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2025 SEC Division of Examinations Priorities

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Kristin A. Snyder, Julie Riewe, and Robert Kaplan, Debevoise & Plimpton LLP, on Sunday, November 10, 2024 Editor's Note: Kristin A. Snyder , Julie Riewe , and Robert Kaplan are Partners at Debevoise & Plimpton LLP. This post is based on their Debevoise memorandum. Key Takeaways: On October 21, 2024, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (the “SEC”) Division of Examinations (the “Division”) released its 2025 Examination Priorities (the “Priorities”).

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Comment on Appraiser Countersuing Black Homeowners for Defamation by Kenneth Mullinix

Appraisers Blog

In my situation I got caught up in a HUD investigation after being reported vindictively by a disgruntled homeowner that claimed racism because I did not come in on a appraised value of his home for a refinance, that would make his refinance work. The HUD investigation found no evidence of any racial biases within my appraisal. My license/record is perfect; no lawsuits pending against me and no government investigations against me.

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How Accounting Helps Hide Mergers from the FTC and DOJ

Reynolds Holding

Evidence of a rise in corporate market power has drawn the attention of U.S. policymakers, prompting antitrust regulators to more closely scrutinize mergers and acquisitions (M&A) that consolidate product markets. Such consolidations are believed to be behind the increased market power, which can lead to higher prices, fewer choices, and lower quality for consumers.

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Abu Dhabi sovereign wealth fund buys stake in US software company

Financial Times M&A

Deal with Thoma Bravo to invest in Qlik shows growing role of Middle East investors

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How to Leverage Intent Data for Better Outcomes

Speaker: Susan Spencer, Principal of Spencer Communications

Intent signal data can go a long way toward shortening sales cycles and closing more deals. The challenge is deciding which is the best type of intent data to help your company meet its sales and marketing goals. In this webinar, Susan Spencer, fractional CMO and principal of Spencer Communications, will unpack the differences between contact-level and company-level intent signals.

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Clifford Chance Leads £207M Swiss Bourse Bid For UK's Aquis

Law 360 M&A

Aquis Exchange PLC said Monday that it has backed a £207 million ($267 million) cash offer from Swiss bourse operator SIX Exchange Group AG, a deal that will hand over London's challenger stock market to a foreign buyer.

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Ropes & Gray Discusses SEC Settlements With Four Issuers in Cybersecurity-Disclosure Cases

Reynolds Holding

On October 22, 2024, the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) filed settled enforcement orders involving four current and former public companies – Unisys Corp., Avaya Holdings Corp., Check Point Software Ltd, and Mimecast Limited. The settlements concern the issuers’ disclosures relating to cybersecurity risks and intrusions following the December 2020 SUNBURST cybersecurity incident, which affected customers of SolarWinds’ Orion software.

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Comment on Appraiser Countersuing Black Homeowners for Defamation by Kenneth Mullinix

Appraisers Blog

In my situation I got caught up in a HUD investigation after being reported vindictively by a disgruntled homeowner that claimed racism because I did not come in on a appraised value of his home for a refinance, that would make his refinance work. The HUD investigation found no evidence of any racial biases within my appraisal. My license/record is perfect; no lawsuits pending against me and no government investigations against me.