Harvard Corporate Governance

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Posted by Reilly S. Steel (Columbia Law School), on Thursday, November 7, 2024 Editor's Note: Reilly Steel is an Academic Fellow and Lecturer in Law at Columbia Law School. This post is based on his recent paper. How pervasive is the strategic use of corporate political spending to avoid agency enforcement? In a new working paper, I attempt to gain traction on this question with data on nearly two decades of corporate political spending and investigations by the U.S.

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Mckinsey and Company

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

The oil and gas industry has recently seen strong financial performance and is refocusing on its core, but it still needs to find answers to drive growth post-2030.

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Harvard Corporate Governance

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Posted by Broc Romanek, Cooley LLP, on Thursday, November 7, 2024 Editor's Note: Broc Romanek is a Senior Strategic Advisor at Cooley LLP. This post is based on his Cooley memorandum. Companies need an organized set of engagement procedures with priorities and the ability to call on internal cross-department coordination – and director participation – when needed, depending on what is on the engagement agenda.

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Global Finance

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

This “Great Wealth Transfer” will impact millions of people around the world and could potentially open up exciting opportunities to reshape our financial systems and redistribute wealth to support both people and our planet. More immediately, however, this unprecedented transfer of wealth represents a major challenge for banks, particularly those who provide services to high-net-worth individuals.

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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

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Posted by Fawad Bajwa, Russell Reynolds Associates, on Thursday, November 7, 2024 Editor's Note: Fawad Bajwa is a Managing Director at Russell Reynolds Associates and leads the firm’s Global AI, Data and Analytics practice. This post is based on his Russell Reynolds memorandum. There’s a growing imperative for companies to take a comprehensive approach to AI–but do you really need a Chief AI Officer in the C-suite for that?

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Mckinsey and Company

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

When generative AI tools do the heavy lifting, companies can optimize their product portfolios faster and more effectively.

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N Contracts

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

It’s autumn and the leaves are falling – but they’ve got nothing on the fresh pile of paperwork from the CFPB. Meanwhile, the Justice Department is going gangbusters on redlining enforcement.

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Machen McChesney

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

The U.S. tax code is complicated and often hard to understand, with many provisions, credits, and disallowances. Let's review a few credits that many people are interested in , as well as how to respond to the IRS if you get married — or get a taxes-due notice. The Employee Retention Credit The ERC was implemented as part of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act to encourage businesses affected by the pandemic to keep staff on payroll during lockdowns and times of reduced busine

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Financial Times M&A

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Berkshire Hathaway has investors asking questions after filling its coffers by unwinding its most profitable trade

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Mckinsey and Company

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Chemical CFOs are tasked with driving shareholder returns in an era of rising costs. Answering five key questions can help balance spending with strategic initiatives and stakeholder returns.

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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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Financial Times M&A

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Two groups explore strategic partnership as world’s largest asset manager seeks to expand in fast-growing alternatives

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Norman Marks

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Michael Rasmussen and I friends both in real life and on Facebook (which is not always the case). I met him through OCEG (which I recommend as they have some excellent resources) where we were two of the first three OCEG Fellows. (The other one was Brian Barnier. I recommend following both of them.

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Financial Times M&A

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

The US election and elevation of the Tesla boss could lead to big deal fees.

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Law 360 M&A

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Auto parts supplier TI Fluid Systems said Friday that Britain's mergers and acquisitions authority has granted a company backed by private equity giant Apollo more time to make it a firm offer worth approximately £995 million ($1.3 billion).

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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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Financial Times M&A

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Predators will struggle to money from the UK luxury group with revenues forecast to be down 20%

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Law 360 M&A

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Attorneys for the sponsor of a deal that took digital health equipment venture Butterfly Network public in February 2021 argued Thursday for a stay or dismissal of a Delaware Court of Chancery suit challenging the deal, citing extensive overlap with an earlier-filed federal securities action in New Jersey.

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ThomsonReuters

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

← Blog home As the global business environment continues to evolve, the 2024 State of Corporate ESG report by Thomson Reuters Institute sheds light on the shifting dynamics of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives. As stewards of financial integrity and sustainability, CFOs and sustainability officers are at the forefront of this transformation, tasked with integrating ESG into the core of daily business operations.

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Law 360 M&A

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Oya Renewables, a solar energy producer with offices in Boston and Toronto, has filed for Chapter 11 protection in the Delaware bankruptcy court, disclosing at least $100 million in liabilities — including almost $87 million in funded debt — and plans to sell its assets, while blaming factors such as project delays and litigation for its liquidity crunch.

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ThomsonReuters

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

← Blog home As the global business environment continues to evolve, the 2024 State of Corporate ESG report by Thomson Reuters Institute sheds light on the shifting dynamics of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives. As stewards of financial integrity and sustainability, CFOs and sustainability officers are at the forefront of this transformation, tasked with integrating ESG into the core of daily business operations.

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Law 360 M&A

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

A group of flyers and travel agents hoping to block Alaska Airlines' $1.9 billion merger with Hawaiian Airlines are asking the Ninth Circuit for an emergency halt to any further integration between the companies while they appeal a district court's dismissal of their suit, telling the judges consumers will be hurt if the merger continues.

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ThomsonReuters

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Jump to ↓ The strategic importance of technology in tax firms Challenges in technology adoption Preparing for the future: Trends and predictions Embracing technology for competitive advantage The landscape of tax and accounting is undergoing a significant transformation, driven by rapid technological advancements. As firms grapple with the integration of new technologies, the recent Tax Firm Technology Report sheds light on the critical role technology plays in shaping firm strategies.

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Law 360 M&A

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Lynk Global Inc., the satellite-to-phone business merging with the blank-check company of former New York Yankees star Alex Rodriguez, on Thursday revealed that it has picked a new CEO and CFO while securing capital investments from shareholders.

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ThomsonReuters

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

The term “digital transformation” can be frustratingly vague—but in large companies, a digital transformation is essentially the process or “journey” a company goes through to upgrade its IT infrastructure and business systems to meet the growing technical demands of the digital era. For IT and transformation leaders, the stakes are high, and the decisions made during this process can set the stage for future success or unforeseen challenges.

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Law 360 M&A

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Basketball star LeBron James wants to merge his TV and film production company with a British studio, while AI-focused startup CoreWeave has selected investment banks to manage an initial public offering planned for 2025, plus a women's clothing retailer and a generic-drug maker are planning a pair of listings that could revive Canada's dormant IPO market.

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Peak Business Valuation

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

With continuous demand from tourists and seasonal shoppers, owning a gift shop can be a rewarding business venture. If you are considering buying , expanding , or selling a gift shop , it is crucial to receive a business valuation from a professional business appraiser. When valuing a gift shop, a business appraiser provides valuable insights into your gift shop’s strengths and weaknesses.

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Law 360 M&A

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

In addition to being fun, ultimate Frisbee has improved our legal careers by emphasizing the importance of professionalism, teamwork, perseverance, enthusiasm and vulnerability, say Arunabha Bhoumik and Adam Bernstein at Regeneron.

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Benzinga

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Nov. 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Duos Technologies Group, Inc. ("Duos" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: DUOT ), through its operating subsidiary Duos Edge AI, Inc. ("Duos Edge AI"), a provider of adaptive, versatile, and streamlined Edge Data Center ("EDC") solutions tailored to meet evolving needs in any environment, announced the early deployment of three new EDCs across Texas.

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Law 360 M&A

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Delaware's judiciary announced this week that a former Young Conaway Stargatt & Taylor LLP attorney who also previously worked for the state's Department of Justice has been appointed to serve as a magistrate in the Chancery Court.

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Vested

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Everyone starts somewhere. And for many startups, that first injection of capital comes from people who already believe in you – your friends and family.

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Law 360 M&A

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

United States Cellular Corp. on Thursday announced that it has agreed to sell a portion of its retained spectrum licenses to telecommunications giant AT&T for $1.018 billion, in a deal built by at least four law firms.

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Financial Times M&A

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

French football club has assumed it will receive up to €40mn from owner’s sale of Crystal Palace stake

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Law 360 M&A

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

The Sixth Circuit recently upheld the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's partial rescission of enhanced conflict-of-interest disclosure requirements for proxy voting advice businesses, creating a circuit split over broader questions concerning the standard for assessing the legality of agency actions in general, say attorneys at Cahill Gordon.

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Benzinga

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

TORONTO, Nov. 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mattr Corp. ("Mattr" or the "Company") (TSX: MATR ) announced today that it has agreed to acquire AmerCable Incorporated ("AmerCable"), a globally recognized U.S. manufacturer of highly engineered wire and cable solutions used in mission critical applications. Mattr, through its subsidiary, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire all of the outstanding shares of AmerCable from Nexans USA Inc.

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Law 360 M&A

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

The proposed $570 million acquisition by American Express Global Business Travel Inc., a corporate travel management company, of rival CWT Holdings LLC in the U.K. could "lead to reduced choice and quality" in Britain, the antitrust watchdog has warned.

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