Michael J.McFerran

Associate

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Michael McFerran's practice focuses on data privacy, cybersecurity, and consumer protection including in the health care, life sciences, emerging technology, AI, securities, and automotive domains.

Michael helps clients across industries strategically navigate state, federal, and global privacy, security, and consumer protection laws, including the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA), Controlling the Assault of Non-Solicited Pornography and Marketing Act (CAN-SPAM), Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI-DSS), the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Act, the Securities Exchange Commission (SEC) cybersecurity governance and disclosure obligations, and the Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act). In particular, Michael has significant experience designing and implementing compliance programs — including drafting and advising on various policies, procedures, and agreements — and also representing clients in substantial domestic and cross-border corporate transactions. Michael also advises food, beverage, dietary supplement, and pharmaceutical manufacturers on product labeling, advertising, and regulatory compliance for new and existing products.

Michael has an active pro bono practice advising nonprofit organizations, representing persecuted individuals seeking asylum, advocating for juvenile justice, and representing disabled combat veterans as a U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Accredited Attorney.

Prior to joining Jones Day in 2022, Michael served as a law clerk in the Executive Office of Michigan's Governor and in the Office of the Vice President and General Counsel for Michigan Medicine. He also provided entity structuring, compliance, and intellectual property counsel to numerous start-ups and nonprofits as a student attorney.

Experience

  • Bose acquires McIntoshJones Day advised Bose Corporation in the acquisition of McIntosh Group, the parent company of high-performance and luxury audio brands that include McIntosh and Sonus faber.
  • Morgan Stanley Capital Partners acquires FoodScienceJones Day advised Morgan Stanley Capital Partners in the acquisition and financing of FoodScience, a provider of nutritional supplements and products for people and pets.
  • Inflexion Private Equity portfolio company acquires Malco Tools, Inc.Jones Day advised Inflexion Private Equity Partners LLP in connection with the acquisition by portfolio company Aspen Pumps Group of Malco Tools, Inc., one of the nation's top manufacturers of high-quality tools for working with sheet metal, fiber cement, vinyl siding, gutters, and other materials in the HVAC and building construction industries.
  • VSE acquires Kellstrom Aerospace Group and completes $172.5 million public offering of Common StockJones Day is advising VSE Corporation, a leading provider of aftermarket distribution and repair services, in the $200 million acquisition of Kellstrom Aerospace Group, Inc., a portfolio company of AE Industrial Partners, LP and a diversified global distributor and service provider supporting the commercial aerospace engine aftermarket.
  • Blue Point Capital acquires Pinnacle MEP HoldingsJones Day represented Blue Point Capital Partners in connection with the acquisition and financing of Pinnacle MEP Holdings, an HVACR, plumbing, and related mechanical services provider with operations throughout the Midwest.
  • The Aaron's Company agrees to be acquired by IQVenturesJones Day advised The Aaron's Company, Inc. in the acquisition and take private of Aaron’s by IQVentures Holdings, LLC, a leading fintech organization, for $10.10 per share in cash, or an enterprise value of approximately $504 million.
  • Metso USA acquires Screen Machine Industries, LLCJones Day represented Metso USA in its acquisition of Screen Machine Industries LLC, a manufacturer of heavy crushing and screening equipment for the mining, land clearing, and recycling industries.
  • Randstad forms joint venture combining its job board business, Monster, with CareerBuilderJones Day advised Randstad N.V., a multinational publicly traded talent company, in connection with the formation of a joint venture combining its job board business, Monster, with CareerBuilder, a subsidiary of investment funds affiliated with Apollo Global Management, Inc.
  • Riverside portfolio company acquires Labor Law Center, LLCJones Day represented The Riverside Company in connection with the acquisition and financing by portfolio company OutSolve LLC of Labor Law Center, a premier leading provider of labor law compliance services.
  • Sonepar acquires Echo Electric SupplyJones Day advised Sonepar in the acquisition of Echo Electric Supply, a wholesale electrical distributor ranked in the top 30 of Electrical Wholesaling’s 2024 North America distributors list and headquartered in Council Bluffs, Iowa.
  • Riverside acquires CloudpermitJones Day represented The Riverside Company in its acquisition and financing of Cloudpermit, a community development software company for local governments, citizens, and other stakeholders.
  • Riverside portfolio company acquires FleetWatcherJones Day represented The Riverside Company in connection with the acquisition and financing by portfolio company Align Technologies of FleetWatcher, LLC, a leading provider of fleet and materials management software.
  • Morgan Stanley Capital Partners portfolio company acquires American Label TechnologiesJones Day advised Morgan Stanley Capital Partners in connection with the acquisition and financing by portfolio company AWT Labels & Packaging, Inc. (AWT) of American Label Technologies (ALT), a leading manufacturing and supplier of custom label, RFID, print and packaging materials.
  • Corpay acquires GPS Capital MarketsJones Day advised Corpay, Inc. in the acquisition of GPS Capital Markets, LLC and its subsidiaries, a group that provides business-to-business cross-border and treasury management solutions, in Corpay’s third largest deal ever.
  • Riverside portfolio company acquires Prism SpecialtiesJones Day represented The Riverside Company in connection with the acquisition and financing by portfolio company EverSmith Brands of Prism Specialties, a leading franchisor of specialty restoration services of electronics, textiles, arts and documents.
  • Program Productions acquires Rhino StagingJones Day advised Program Productions, Inc. in the purchase of substantially all of the assets of Rhino Staging & Event Productions, Inc. and its affiliated companies, a leader in event stagehand labor management and services for live events across the United States.
  • Direct lender provides $35 million senior secured credit facility to large private equity-backed leading provider of lease accounting and lease management software solutionsJones Day advised a direct lender, as administrative agent, in connection with a $35 million senior secured credit facility provided to a large private equity sponsored company that is the leading provider of lease accounting and lease management software solutions in North America.
  • Norwest Equity Partners acquires MDC Interior SolutionsJones Day advised Norwest Equity Partners in the acquisition and financing of MDC Interior Solutions, LLC, a leading commercial interior wallcoverings and design solutions company.
  • VSE Corporation acquires Turbine Controls, Inc.Jones Day advised VSE Corporation in the $120 million acquisition of Turbine Controls, Inc., a provider of maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) support services for complex engine components, as well as engine and airframe accessories, across commercial and military applications.
  • American Pacific Group portfolio company sells PENETREX®Jones Day advised American Pacific Group in the sale by portfolio company, Wellbeam Consumer Health, of PENETREX®, a leading joint and muscle care brand trusted by millions of consumers, to Carlin Consumer Health, a preeminent consumer health business that specializes in acquiring leading over-the-counter ("OTC") brands.
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    July 2024 Alert

    U.S. District Court Invalidates HHS Guidance Overreading HIPAA's Application to Online Technologies

    July 2024 Newsletters

    Vital Signs: Digital Health Law Update | Spring 2024

    April 2024 Alert

    FDA Proposes Updated Guidance Concerning Cybersecurity of Medical Devices

    March 2024 Newsletters

    Vital Signs: Digital Health Law Update | Winter 2024

    March 2024 Alert

    California Proposes CCPA Amendments to Further Protect Children's Privacy

    December 2023 Alert

    HHS Enters Into First-Ever Ransomware Resolution Agreement and Corrective Action Plan

    NOVEMBER 2023 Alert

    New York Governor Proposes Stringent Cybersecurity Regulations for Hospitals

    November 2023 Newsletters

    Vital Signs: Digital Health Law Update | Fall 2023

    May 2023 Alert

    FTC Signals Its Intent to Aggressively Combat Deceptive Health Claims Advertising
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