Author Archives: Sarah Jacobs

Corporate Valuation in Mergers and Acquisitions 

Corporate Valuation in Mergers and Acquisitions, by the incomparable Sam Thompson, provides foundational perspectives regarding legal, finance, accounting, and economic aspects of valuation in merger and acquisition (M&A) transactions. This newly supplemented treatise (December 2025) serves as a guide for lawyers examining the roles of investment bankers, valuation experts, and the courts in valuing targets.  

Highlights of this second release include: 

  • A new chapter, Chapter 21, A Brief Introduction to Cryptocurrency and the Valuation of Cryptocurrency in M&A and Related Transactions. 
  • A new chapter, Chapter 22, A Brief Introduction to the Impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Valuation of Companies Engaged in M&A, introduces valuation-related AI and its emerging issues. 
  • An analysis of the newly issued “International Valuation Standards Council’s 2025, International Valuation Standards” (Section 1:13)  
  • An updated section introducing “Professor Damodaran’s Discussion of the Hurdle Rate in a February 2025 ‘Musings on Markets’ Post” (Section 11:9.5) 
  • A new section titled “A Brief Introduction to the Impact of Tariffs on Valuation” (Section 20:11) 

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Book Update: Fragomen on Immigration Fundamentals: A Guide to Law and Practice (Fifth Edition) 

Fragomen on Immigration Fundamentals: A Guide to Law and Practice (Fifth Edition) provides readers with in-depth coverage relating to the rules, policies, and procedures of immigration law in the United States. This treatise features guidance for both general practitioners and seasoned immigration attorneys, supplemented with legal analysis of recent cases, policies, and rules.  

Highlights include:  

  • Chapter 5, Nonimmigrants, features the June 2025 State Department cable requiring enhanced screening and vetting of social media for visa applicants of F and M students, as well as J exchange visitors. It also covers ICE’s termination of SEVIS records for thousands of students during the spring of 2025 (Section 5:1.2[D] and 5:8.4[D]) 
  • Chapter 12, Citizenship, details the Supreme Court’s recent partial stay of 3 district court nationwide injunctions which blocked implementation of an executive order that limits birthright citizenship for certain children born in the United States after February 19, 2025. This chapter also covers the Court’s ruling on the legality of nationwide injunctions in general. (Section 12:2.1[C]) 

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Copyright Law: A Practitioner’s Guide (Second Edition) 

Copyright Law: A Practitioner’s Guide (Second Edition) serves as a crucial reference guide for general practitioners, in-house counsel, and any other professionals who may require quick and effective answers to copyright questions. This treatise provides a current analysis of court cases and a methodical approach to copyright law. 

Highlights of the new edition include:  

  • Clarification of the copyrightability of AI-generated content pursuant to the Copyright Office’s 2025 report (Section 2:7.5) 
  • Examination of three separate district court rulings in Delaware and California regarding an AI developer’s use of copyrighted material and whether it was deemed fair use (Section 8:1) 
  • A ruling by the Second Circuit on a nonprofit organization’s distribution of books online and its eschewal of fair use (Section 8:4.2[A]) 
  • A finding by a California district court that the sale of a social media platform’s public data and its preemption by the Copyright Act (Section 11:3.4[C]) 
  • Coverage of the “simple measures” test by the Fifth Circuit in a case upholding the liability of an internet service provider in failing to halt infringement (Section 11:8.3[B]) 

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What’s New in PLI PLUS

We add content to PLI PLUS every month to ensure our subscribers have access to the most up-to-date and relevant secondary source legal documents. Renowned legal experts regularly update our acclaimed Treatises, Skills Books, Practice Guides, Course Handbooks, Case Summaries, Transcripts, and Forms to reflect recent changes and developments in the law. 

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Book Update: Private Equity Funds: Formation and Operation (Second Edition) 

Private Equity Funds: Formation and Operation (Second Edition) provides an overview of various fund types, including PIPEs, SPACs, mezzanine funds, and credit opportunity funds, while guiding the reader through the functionality of private equity funds and their regulation. This eighth release expands upon the groundwork laid out in previous editions to continue providing readers with a comprehensive discussion of issues associated with the formation and operation of private equity funds. 

Highlights include:  

  • Chapter 1, Introduction to Private Equity Funds, examines recent changes to the field of private equity, including the effects of geopolitical unrest, the development of cryptocurrency, and the integration of artificial intelligence into private equity (Section 1:1.11 and 1:4.10) 
  • Chapter 14, ERISA, includes an updated discussion of the 25% Test, which outlines limitations on ownership by benefit plan investors (Section 14:2.1) 

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New Practice Guide! Insider Trading 

PLI Press is thrilled to announce the publication of Insider Trading. 

This new practice guide serves as an essential resource for practitioners and investors focused on insider trading law, compliance, and enforcement. Edited by   Eugene Ingoglia— an industry expert who has prosecuted and defended insider trading cases, including the case of SAC Capital portfolio manager Mathew Martoma, considered largest insider trading scheme ever charged—this guide adopts a multidimensional approach to the topic of insider trading law, examining it from several overlapping practice perspectives, including civil, criminal, transactional, bankruptcy, and regulatory.  

Table of Contents: 

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Financial Product Fundamentals: Law, Business, Compliance (Second Edition) 

Financial Product Fundamentals: Law, Business, Compliance (Second Edition) serves as a comprehensive reference guide for attorneys, regulatory officers, compliance personnel, and any other professionals navigating securities regulation and compliance. This newly updated treatise contains expert analysis of a wide range of financial topics, including investment trusts, mutual funds, hedge funds, and variable insurance products.  

Highlights of the recent update include:  

  • Chapter 4, Securitization, is a new chapter covering securitization’s definition, functionality, and broader regulatory framework. This new chapter also covers tax and ERISA considerations, and treatment of security transactions under both bank capital rules and UCC Article 9.  
  • Chapter 23, Collective Trust Funds, expands upon the earlier version’s discussion of the collective trust fund and its inclusion of the prudence standard and private equity investments. (Section 23:3.9) 

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What’s New in PLI PLUS

We add content to PLI PLUS every month to ensure our subscribers have access to the most up-to-date and relevant secondary source legal documents. Renowned legal experts regularly update our acclaimed Treatises, Skills Books, Practice Guides, Course Handbooks, Case Summaries, Transcripts, and Forms to reflect recent changes and developments in the law. 

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New Edition! Directors’ and Officers’ Liability: Current Law, Recent Developments, Emerging Issues (Fourth Edition) 

The newest edition of Directors’ and Officers’ Liability provides a straightforward explanation of the obligations of directors and officers of public companies, the penalties that they face if those obligations are not met, and the protections they are afforded under the law or by agreement. This updated treatise serves as an essential reference for corporate counsel, private practitioners, and the directors and officers themselves, as it covers current law, new developments, and arising issues.  

Highlights of the new edition include:  

  • Chapter 2, Board Committees, examines the recent changes in the realm of diversity policies, including the successful legal challenges to California’s board diversity requirements and the Fifth Circuit’s ruling regarding the Nasdaq’s board diversity rules. (Section 2:3.3[C]) 
  • Chapter 8, Emerging Issues, includes a brand-new section discussing the increasingly common securities class action lawsuits regarding artificial intelligence, with a focus on the prevalence of “AI washing” in said lawsuits. It also addresses the effects of the Trump administration’s embracement of cryptocurrency on liability. (Section 8:10 & section 8:4) 

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