Insights

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.

Adam Bookbinder Moderates Fireside Chat with Massachusetts DA Joshua Levy

Adam Bookbinder will moderate a "Conversation with Joshua Levy, Acting U.S. Attorney for the District of Massachusetts" at the 2024 Boston Bar Association (BBA) White Collar Crime Conference.

FTC Seeks Significant Penalties from Two Health Companies Alleging Misuse of Consumer Personal Information

The FTC continues its aggressive pursuit of companies it believes have mishandled consumers’ personal health information, and in particular those who have shared consumers’ information with third-party advertising platforms without consumers’ express authorization.