Harvard Corporate Governance

MARCH 26, 2024

Posted by Stephen Davis (Harvard Law School), on Tuesday, March 26, 2024 Editor's Note: Stephen M. Davis is a Senior Fellow at the Harvard Law School Program on Corporate Governance and a Co-organizer of the Capital+Constitution project. “Giant” is the word many would use to describe Ira Millstein as a shaper of modern corporate governance. But the word he preferred for himself was “cricket”, as in the character in the Pinocchio story who sits on a wooden shoulder urging the puppet to behave.

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Mckinsey and Company

MARCH 26, 2024

Marketplaces that attract more demand for their sustainable product lines also decarbonize faster and perform better. Offering green features is key to having the biggest impact on decision making.

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Harvard Corporate Governance

MARCH 26, 2024

Posted by Adam C. Pritchard, University of Michigan, on Tuesday, March 26, 2024 Editor's Note: Adam C. Pritchard is Frances & George Skestos Professor of Law at the University of Michigan Law School. This post is based on a working paper by Stephen J. Choi , Mitu Gulati , Xuan Liu , and Professor Pritchard. * This illustration depicts the widespread adoption of a boilerplate sentence concerning the outbreak of COVID-19 in Wuhan by various firms in their 10-Ks and 10-Qs.

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Mckinsey and Company

MARCH 26, 2024

Logistics companies have struggled to commercialize decarbonized services. A new approach could help win over customers and boost margins while reducing emissions.

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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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Harvard Corporate Governance

MARCH 26, 2024

Posted by Jim Woolery, Woolery & Co., on Tuesday, March 26, 2024 Editor's Note: Jim Woolery is Founding Partner at Woolery & Co. This post is based on his Woolery & Co. memorandum. Related research from the Program on Corporate Governance includes Dancing with Activists (discussed on the Forum here ) and The Long-Term Effects of Hedge Fund Activism (discussed on the Forum here ) both by Lucian A.

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Mckinsey and Company

MARCH 26, 2024

Mock exams can serve as a key component in preparing for bank regulatory reviews and a catalyst in driving greater synchronization of business objectives and risk management.

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Mckinsey and Company

MARCH 26, 2024

Sharpen your problem-solving skills the McKinsey way, with our weekly crossword. Each puzzle is created with the McKinsey audience in mind, and includes a subtle (and sometimes not-so-subtle) business theme for you to find. Answers that are directionally correct may not cut it if you’re looking for a quick win.

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ISA

MARCH 26, 2024

3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM The world of fine wines is a realm where craftsmanship, terroir, and history converge to create liquid masterpieces. Wine, often referred to as the nectar of the gods, has long been revered for its complexity, flavor profiles, and the unique stories encapsulated in each bottle. Some wines, however, transcend the ordinary, commanding astronomical prices at auctions and appraisals.

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Mckinsey and Company

MARCH 26, 2024

The authors of CEO Excellence, the New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestseller, reflect on the book’s success and share experiences about the profound impact it has had on their personal and professional lives.

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Law 360 M&A

MARCH 26, 2024

My experiences as an abstract spray paint artist have made me a better litigator, demonstrating – in more ways than one – how fluidity and flexibility are necessary parts of a successful legal practice, says Erick Sandlin at Bracewell.

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Speaker: Wayne Spivak - President and Chief Financial Officer of SBA * Consulting LTD, Industry Writer, and Public Speaker

The old adages that "cash is king" and "you can’t spend profits" still hold true today. But however well-known these sayings might be, it requires a change in mindset to properly implement a cash flow management system that predicts your business's runaway as accurately as possible. Key to this new mindset is understanding the difference between the Statement of Cash Flows, a historical look at the source and uses of cash, and the Cash Flow Statement, which uses transaction history and forward-l

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JPAbusiness

MARCH 26, 2024

From our many years of experience, we’ve identified that some of the most successful business owners are astute risk managers. They systematically apply methods and practices to identify risks and mitigate them, which helps the business take advantage of upside risks and protect against potential downsides. Risk management might sound like a ‘dry topic’, but it’s critical to business success.

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Law 360 M&A

MARCH 26, 2024

Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. on Tuesday went back on its plans to spin off Cainiao Smart Logistics Network Ltd. through an initial public offering and instead announced plans to buy the remaining stake in the business that it does not already own for up to $3.75 billion.

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Appraisers Blog

MARCH 26, 2024

There were none who would want to save this profession. I am sorry for all of you. There are many who do good thing, even more standing by, but if all the efforts would be organized, the results would be much better. I am sorry to see the struggle of this profession. It is not necessary. Especially with the “Halloween decision” of the court against NAR.

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Mckinsey and Company

MARCH 26, 2024

It’s time to raise investment and catch the next productivity wave.

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Speaker: Joe Apfelbaum, CEO of Ajax Union

In this webinar, Joe Apfelbaum, CEO of Ajax Union and business strategist, will take you through the ABCs of intent data. You'll learn how to effectively use it to drive business results, with practical tips on how to leverage both company and contact intent data to maximize your marketing efforts. Whether you're a seasoned marketer or just getting started, this webinar is a must-attend for anyone looking to stay ahead in the ever-evolving world of digital marketing.

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Appraisers Blog

MARCH 26, 2024

Or maybe your practices are racist and you are implicitly biased against black people? Seems like you and your white supremacist friends here refuse to accept that as a possibility. But of course you do. This is America.

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Financial Times M&A

MARCH 26, 2024

Europe’s largest media group open to ‘joining forces’ after previous expansion attempts were scuppered by regulators

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Appraisers Blog

MARCH 26, 2024

In reply to Lindsey. Desktop appraisers have their fingers crossed full time that the homes they provided sight unseen values upon do not go into foreclosure, because that’s when a legitimate full service appraiser gets to observe and report on all the details… Check out your local counties default notices list via the treasury departments.

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Benchmark Report

MARCH 26, 2024

Benchmark International is pleased to announce the successful sale of A&B Concrete Coring Company (“A&B”) to A-Core Concrete Specialists (“A-Core”).

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Appraisers Blog

MARCH 26, 2024

In reply to Clairene L Buonaiuto. Implicit bias is not “intentional”. That’s the whole point. I suggest you read up on what exactly implicit bias is and how it functions. After all…a $300K appraisal difference between who was supposed to be a white homeowner and a black homeowner cannot just be ignored, right?

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Law 360 M&A

MARCH 26, 2024

A collection of public interest groups is asking the Federal Communications Commission to attach new strings to T-Mobile's proposed $1.3 billion purchase of prepaid phone sellers Mint Mobile and Ultra Mobile, including a requirement that the carrier more quickly "unlock" its phones so they can be transferred between service providers.

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Appraisers Blog

MARCH 26, 2024

C’mon folks. $25 isn’t going to break the bank for your future. He’s going through all the bs for the benefit of all of us so don’t just ride on his coat tails. Man-up and let’s get this done.

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Law 360 M&A

MARCH 26, 2024

A Texas federal judge has declined to certify a proposed class of investors in energy industry engineering company McDermott International Inc., siding with a magistrate judge who recommended dismissing the class certification bid so the investors could refile and seek certification for two investor subclasses.

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Appraisers Blog

MARCH 26, 2024

In reply to Jay Wright. A ton of research has already been completed on this case, if you were not aware. It appears that the appraiser in question did nothing unethical. The question should actually lie with the other appraiser who appears to have over inflated the appraisal-intentionally or not. Also, appraisers must abide by state and national laws, and Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice.

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Law 360 M&A

MARCH 26, 2024

An Evercore investment banker who worked on Medivation's 2016 sale to Pfizer testified Tuesday in the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's novel "shadow trading" trial, saying the defendant was involved in a confidential process that identified biopharma company Incyte as comparable to Medivation — information the defendant is accused of trading on.

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Appraisers Blog

MARCH 26, 2024

Shane Lanham believes that the accusations of racism against him are baseless & is fighting back by countersuing for defamation & damages.

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Law 360 M&A

MARCH 26, 2024

A former stockholder of a blank check company that merged with intelligent energy storage business Stem Inc. filed a proposed class action in Delaware's Court of Chancery Tuesday, alleging breaches of fiduciary duty and unjust enrichment in connection with the April 2021 merger.

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Appraisers Blog

MARCH 26, 2024

Shane Lanham believes that the accusations of racism against him are baseless & is fighting back by countersuing for defamation & damages.

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Law 360 M&A

MARCH 26, 2024

Evolv Technologies, which makes metal detectors that purportedly use artificial intelligence to detect weapons, is facing a proposed shareholder class action in Massachusetts federal court alleging that false claims about its products' abilities to screen for types of tactical knives and guns led to federal investigations and share declines.

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Exit Strategy

MARCH 26, 2024

Exit Strategies Group, Inc., a California based mergers and acquisitions (M&A) brokerage and business valuation firm, recently advised the owners of Leap Solutions Group, Inc. of Santa Rosa on the sale of their business to George Petersen Insurance Agency. Leap Solutions Group is a business management consulting firm specializing in organizational development, human resources, executive […] The post Exit Strategies Group Advises Leap Solutions Group on their Sale to George Petersen Ins

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Law 360 M&A

MARCH 26, 2024

The Federal Trade Commission is urging a North Carolina federal court to pause Novant Health's $320 million deal for a pair of hospitals, contending the move would give Novant an "eye-popping" share of the hospital market in a Charlotte suburb.

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Gergory Caruso

MARCH 26, 2024

Airline pricing strategies are complex and dynamic, influenced by a variety of factors such as demand, competition, operational costs, and historical customer behavior. Airlines employ several pricing strategies to optimize revenue and stay competitive in the industry. Some common airline pricing strategies Yield Management: Yield management is a strategy where airlines optimize revenue by managing […] The post Is Your Pricing Stuck on Autopilot?

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Law 360 M&A

MARCH 26, 2024

Shareholders of a special-purpose acquisition company that merged with dog-treat box company BarkBox in a $1.6 billion deal have sued the executives and directors of both entities, alleging they breached their fiduciary duties in connection with what the complaint calls "an extreme example of the 'churn-and-burn' SPAC frenzy.

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Sun Acquisitions

MARCH 26, 2024

There isn’t a day that goes by that you don’t hear about a company that has been hacked. Small and midsize businesses may not be able to survive such an event. It’s not just the cost of repairing the breach; it’s also the harm to their reputation, and the mandatory audits that all have an impact on their business and potential survival. In the ever-evolving landscape of information technology, managed service providers (MSPs) are at a crossroads where augmenting their service offerings is not ju

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Law 360 M&A

MARCH 26, 2024

Three former directors of Left Coast Ventures Inc. say the cannabis company still hasn't advanced their legal defense fees for a merger-related lawsuit despite a court order to do so, and are now seeking help from Delaware's Court of Chancery to get the bills paid.

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