Newsletter

| February 1, 2010

VOLT: an update on recent energy capital markets developments

In this issue:

  • Review of Recent Utility Comment Letters Identifies Particular Areas of Focus of SEC Review
  • Covenant Caution — “Continuing Director” Change-of-Control Provisions after the Amylin Decision
  • Unintended Consequences of New York’s Recent Adoption of Changes to Laws Governing Powers of Attorney
  • Supreme Court Protects Wholesale Electric Contracts Against Third-Party Challenges

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