Kerianne N.Tobitsch

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Kerianne Tobitsch's practice focuses on data privacy, cybersecurity, and complex commercial litigation for institutional clients. She advises clients on U.S. and international data privacy and security obligations, cyber governance, cross-border data transfers, data privacy, and cybersecurity issues in commercial agreements and on emerging technology matters such as the IoT, connected vehicles, and industrial internet. Kerianne handles U.S. and international cybersecurity incidents, including advising clients on forensic investigations, notification and other legal obligations, and related regulatory investigations.

Kerianne handles internal investigations and complex commercial litigation, including breach of contract, tort, and fraud disputes and claims arising under the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). She has represented clients across industries, including financial services, technology, consumer reporting, biotechnology, health care, and retail. Her litigation experience includes discovery, depositions, motion practice, witness preparation, and trial preparation.

Kerianne maintains an active pro bono practice. She has handled matters pursuant to the Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction.

Experience

  • Sonepar Group subsidiary acquires Billows Electric SupplyJones Day represented Sonepar in the acquisition by its US subsidiary, Cooper Electric, of Billows Electric Supply, an electrical distribution business operating 19 branch locations in the Philadelphia, South New Jersey and Wilmington, Delaware markets.
  • EagleTree Capital acquires PRA EventsJones Day represented EagleTree Capital in connection with its acquisition of PRA Events, Inc., a leading business event management firm, from CI Capital Partners.
  • Meridian Bioscience agrees to be acquired by SD Biosensor and SJL Partners in $1.53 billion all-cash transactionJones Day advised Meridian Bioscience, Inc. in its $1.53 billion all-cash acquisition by SD Biosensor and SJL Partners.
  • Experian defeats FCRA lawsuit in Second Circuit based on holding that alleged legal inaccuracy is not actionable under FCRAJones Day successfully defended Experian Information Solutions, Inc. in a Fair Credit Reporting Act ("FCRA") liability lawsuit premised on an alleged legal inaccuracy.
  • Sonepar acquires NEDCO SupplyJones Day represented Sonepar, a global market leader in B-to-B distribution of electrical products, in its acquisition of NEDCO Supply, a full-line distributor of electrical products and services operating throughout southern Nevada.
  • Centre Lane Partners acquires personalization business of Kibo Software, Inc.Jones Day advised Centre Lane Partners, LLC in the acquisition and financing of the personalization business of Kibo Software, Inc., a market leader in modern, omnichannel commerce and a platform company of Vista Equity Partners.
  • PNC Bank leads syndicate of lenders on $130 million senior secured syndicated credit facility to private-equity owned provider of healthcare staffing servicesJones Day represented PNC Bank, National Association, as administrative agent, in connection with a $130 million senior secured syndicated credit facility, comprised of a $100 million term loan and a $30 million revolving credit facility, to a private-equity owned provider of healthcare staffing services.
  • EagleTree Capital acquires MacKenzie-Childs from Castanea PartnersJones Day advised EagleTree Capital in the acquisition and financing of MacKenzie-Childs, the artisan-driven American heritage home decor brand, from Castanea Partners.
  • American Industrial Partners portfolio company Vertex merges with VectrusJones Day advised Vertex Aerospace, a portfolio company of American Industrial Partners, in its stock-for-stock merger with Vectrus, Inc. (NYSE: VEC), at an implied value for Vertex of approximately $2.1 billion.
  • General Mills acquires TNT CrustJones Day advised General Mills in the acquisition of TNT Crust Intermediate Holdings LLC from private equity firm Peak Rock Capital. As part of the acquisition, General Mills also acquired two manufacturing facilities in Green Bay, Wisconsin, and St. Charles, Missouri.
  • Riverside portfolio company acquires Cornerstone ITJones Day represented The Riverside Company in connection with the acquisition and financing by portfolio company Logically of Cornerstone IT, a highly-regarded full-service IT Managed Services Provider serving customers in the professional services, manufacturing, insurance, and construction/development industries.
  • Sonepar sells Vallen Distribution to Nautic PartnersJones Day represented the Sonepar Group – a Paris-headquartered global leader in B-to-B distribution of electrical products, solutions and related services – in the sale of Sonepar's subsidiary business, Vallen Distribution, to Nautic Partners, a middle-market private equity firm based in Rhode Island.
  • MPE Partners acquires and recapitalizes Hi-Tech IndustriesJones Day represented MPE Partners in the acquisition, financing, and recapitalization of Hi-Tech Industries, a leading provider of consumable vehicle detailing and reconditioning products to the professional and do-it-yourself markets.
  • Riverside invests in PeopleGroveJones Day advised The Riverside Company in the acquisition of PeopleGrove, the leading provider of career mentorship and alumni engagement software for higher education institutions.
  • Aaron's Company acquires BrandsMart U.S.A. for $230 millionJones Day advised The Aaron's Company, Inc., a leading technology-enabled, omnichannel provider of lease-to-own and purchase solutions, on its acquisition of BrandsMart U.S.A. for $230 million.
  • LendingTree invests in EarnUpJones Day advised LendingTree, Inc. in the $31 million Series C financing round of EarnUp, a San Francisco-based Fintech company offering payment and data solutions for the mortgage industry.
  • Goode Partners invests in JOCKO FUELJones Day advised Goode Partners LLC in its $30 million minority investment in JOCKO FUEL, a disruptive and rapidly-growing provider of premium sports and lifestyle nutritional products.
  • Riverside acquires ESHA ResearchJones Day represented The Riverside Company in connection with the acquisition of ESHA Research (ESHA), a provider of SaaS-based nutritional analysis, labeling compliance, and product formulation software.
  • Riverside portfolio company acquires Statcomm Inc.Jones Day represented The Riverside Company in connection with the acquisition by portfolio company Performance Systems Integration of Statcomm Inc., which provides repeating fire and life safety inspection, repair and maintenance services, as well as installation services for new construction and retrofits, to customers across various industries in the San Francisco Bay Area.
  • EagleTree Capital acquires The Channel CompanyJones Day advised EagleTree Capital in the acquisition and financing of The Channel Company, a leading provider of business services for the IT sector, from Stone-Goff Partners.
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    April 2023 Alert

    My Health, My Data: Washington Enacts First State Comprehensive Health Privacy Law

    April 2023 Alert

    New York City Releases Final Rules on Automated Employment Decision Tools

    April 2023 Alert

    Iowa Becomes Sixth State to Enact a Comprehensive Data Privacy Law

    March 2023 Alert

    SEC Advances Three Cybersecurity Rule Proposals to Public Comment

    February 2023 Alert

    U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology Releases AI Risk Management Framework

    November, 2022 Commentary

    California Privacy Protection Agency Modifies its Proposed Regulations

    October 2022 Alert

    United States Signs Executive Order to Implement EU-U.S. Trans-Atlantic Data Privacy Framework

    October 2022 Alert

    White House Announces Artificial Intelligence Bill of Rights

    September 2022 Alert

    New Security Rules for Organizations Supplying Software to the Federal Government
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