Insights

Choate Selected to Receive Restructuring Deal of the Year Award for Rite Aid Transaction

Choate has been selected to receive The M&A Advisor’s Healthcare/Life Sciences Deal of the Year (Over $1B) Award for its role in the restructuring of Rite Aid Corporation.

Adam Bookbinder to Moderate Panel on International Cybercrime at BBA Privacy, Cybersecurity and Digital Law Conference

Adam Bookbinder will moderate the panel, "International Cybercrime: What to be alert for in 2025," at the Boston Bar Association (BBA) Privacy, Cybersecurity and Digital Law Conference on Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 1:00 p.m.

Choate Represents Bank of America in Rite Aid Restructuring

Choate represented Bank of America, as agent for a syndicate of lenders, in connection with Rite Aid Corporation’s and its subsidiaries’ (“Rite Aid”) Chapter 11 restructuring proceedings, culminating in Rite Aid’s emergence from Chapter 11 on August 29, 2024 supported by a $2.55 billion asset-based credit facility led by Bank of America.

Rise in False Claims Act (FCA) Claims Against Federal Contractors and Grant Recipients

In this episode of the Enforcement & Investigations podcast series, Adam Bookbinder and Christine Savage discuss the new influx of False Claims Act (FCA) claims against federal contractors and grant recipients, such as colleges, universities, academic medical centers, and other research institutions for cybersecurity failures, leading to significant monetary and other restrictive penalties.

Choate Attorneys Recognized in Best Lawyers in America® 2025

The Best Lawyers in America® has recognized 44 Choate attorneys in its 2025 edition. Recognition in Best Lawyers® is based entirely on peer review and is widely regarded by both clients and legal professionals as a significant honor.

The Supreme Court’s Jarkesy Decision’s Potential Impact on Agency Enforcement Actions

In this episode of the Enforcement and Investigations podcast series, Adam Bookbinder and Kristen Perriello discuss the U.S. Supreme Court’s recent decision in SEC v. Jarkesy and the impact that it may have on enforcement actions by the SEC and other administrative agencies.

BIOSECURE Act - Looking Ahead

In this episode of Choate’s Life Sciences Insights podcast series, Adam Bookbinder and Sara Frank discuss the current status of the BIOSECURE Act in Congress, and the related implications and practical takeaways life science companies may want to consider at this time.

Adam Bookbinder Named a 2024 Go To Lawyer for Cybersecurity and Data Privacy

Adam Bookbinder has been named a 2024 “Go To Lawyer for Cybersecurity and Data Privacy” by Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly.

BBA 2024 White Collar Crime Conference Takeaways

Choate had compiled the key takeaways from the Boston Bar Association’s May 2024 White Collar Crime Conference, which discussed recent white collar crime cases and practice developments.