In the wake of the #MeToo movement, it is increasingly common in corporate transactional documents to see buyers and related parties include so-called "Weinstein" clauses. Such provisions typically request that
'Weinstein' Clauses In Acquisition Agreements
The purpose of a Weinstein clause is to provide assurance that the target company (including its officers and executives) is not a hotbed of sexual harassment or a ticking time bomb of claims waiting to explode. This article on drafting and negotiating Weinstein clauses should help entertainment and media deal teams balance these risks.

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