Dear Readers: On behalf of the Volume 4 Board, we write you today to share exciting news about the Michigan Journal of Private Equity and Venture Capital Law (MJPVL). After publishing three volumes as an independent journal and building a strong subscribership, MJPVL gained accreditation this year from the University of Michigan Law School. Our…
Month: September 2014
Burger King-Tim Hortons Merger: Another Corporate Desertion or Good Business Strategy?
In late August, Burger King announced that it intended to acquire the Canadian coffee and donut chain Tim Hortons for $11 billion.1 The combined company will be headquartered in Canada.2 By purchasing Tim Hortons, Burger King has faced criticism that it is yet another U.S. corporation deserting its country for tax advantages.3 In the last…
Tesla Moves Forward with its Battery Plant, Despite Continued Resistance from States
Tesla, one of the most innovative car companies the United States has ever seen, has for years struggled to acquire the right to sell its cars directly to consumers; however, notwithstanding its staunch opposition, Tesla is in the process of finalizing a deal that would see Nevada as the host state for its new battery…
Two Ways to Corner the Market: The Battle of Beer
There is a battle being played out in Ann Arbor and throughout the rest of Michigan. No, it has nothing to do with the Michigan Wolverines lackluster start to the football season. This battle is about beer! To be more specific, this battle is about the rapid growth of the craft beer industry in North…
Top Private Equity Firms Settle Lawsuit
Private equity firms usually have money on the mind. They aim to make money for their investors by buying companies and selling them at a profit, while pocketing management and performance fees for themselves. In the competitive world of Wall Street, performance is critical – but for some of the biggest private equity funds in…
Online Gambling in the United States
Gambling, and especially online gaming, in the United States has a long and complicated past. Recently, three states, Nevada, Delaware, and New Jersey, have passed legislation allowing for online gambling within their state borders. This blog post reviews a history of online gaming in the United States, examines recent areas of legalization for online…