Law 360 M&A
JANUARY 3, 2024
Media coverage of new lawsuits exploded last year, demonstrating why defense attorneys should devise a public relations plan that complements their legal strategy, incorporating several objectives to balance ethical obligations and advocacy, say Nathan Burchfiel at Pinkston and Ryan June at Castañeda + Heidelman.
Harvard Corporate Governance
DECEMBER 30, 2023
Posted by Matt DiGuiseppe, Maria Moats, and Gregory Johnson, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, on Saturday, December 30, 2023 Editor's Note: Matt DiGuiseppe is a Managing Director, Maria Moats is a Leader, and Gregory Johnson is a Director at the Governance Insights Center, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP. This post is based on their PwC report. Today’s increasingly unpredictable business environment can make management decisions more consequential.
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Mckinsey and Company
JANUARY 5, 2024
A new perspective on how technology, transformation efforts, and other changes have affected payers, health systems, healthcare services and technology, and pharmacy services.
Appraisers Blog
JANUARY 3, 2024
Hi everyone. I began as an appraiser in 1993. I worked full-time as an appraiser 1993-1994 and again 1996-2000. I became licensed in 1997, as a certified general appraiser. I appraised commercial properties 1996 thru 2000. I appraised residential properties part-time (side hustle), 2003 thru 2007 and 2020-2021. As I’m sure you all know, 2021 I had all the work I could handle and worked flat out all day and into the night and did quite well.
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.
Law 360 M&A
JANUARY 2, 2024
Appliance and housewares maker Instant Brands proposed changes to its executive bonus plan Tuesday in Texas bankruptcy court, after the company failed to close a $206 million sale of one of its business lines due to regulatory approval issues.
Harvard Corporate Governance
JANUARY 3, 2024
Posted by Martin Lipton, Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz, on Wednesday, January 3, 2024 Editor's Note: Martin Lipton is a Partner at Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz. This post is based on a Wachtell memorandum by Mr. Lipton, Steven A. Rosenblum , Karessa L. Cain , and Carmen X. W. Lu. Over the past year, expectations for directors have continued to evolve, bringing new challenges and responsibilities to the boardroom.
Business Valuation Zone brings together the best content for business valuation professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Appraisers Blog
JANUARY 3, 2024
Ladies and Gentlemen, Us appraisers are seeing the appraisal business being run by the powers to be, the greedy businessmen who are only looking to increase their pockets at the expense of the uneducated buyers. Our profession of appraisers should be working in the forefront with the buyers to give them an independent value so they can make a financial decision and not by the greedy bankers.
Law 360 M&A
JANUARY 4, 2024
As the legal landscape shifts, it’s become increasingly clear that the BigLaw business model must adapt in four key ways to remain viable, from fostering workplace flexibility to embracing technology, say Kevin Henderson and Eric Pacifici at SMB Law Group.
Harvard Corporate Governance
JANUARY 4, 2024
Posted by Jason Frankl and Brian G. Kushner, FTI Consulting, on Thursday, January 4, 2024 Editor's Note: Jason Frankl and Brian G. Kushner are Senior Managing Directors at FTI Consulting. This post is based on their FTI Consulting memorandum. Related research from the Program on Corporate Governance includes The Long-Term Effects of Hedge Fund Activism (discussed on the Forum here ) by Lucian A.
Mckinsey and Company
JANUARY 2, 2024
Making an effective exit from leadership is critical both to the organization’s future and the CEO’s legacy. Here is how the world’s best CEOs approach that transition.
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
Appraisers Blog
JANUARY 1, 2024
In reply to jaydee. I agree with you 100 percent, unfortunately asking and receiving are two very different animals. I was considering coming out of retirement and taking on one order per week just to stay active. You can bet that I would be asking top dollar for my work. I am not encouraged by the fact that our largest local bank has appraisal fees listed on their web page at $450.
Law 360 M&A
JANUARY 3, 2024
Blackwells Capital and ValueAct Capital on Wednesday both spoke out in support of The Walt Disney Co. as the company tries to fend off two other activist firms in their attempt to get Trian Fund Management's Nelson Peltz nominated to the Disney board of directors.
Harvard Corporate Governance
JANUARY 2, 2024
Posted by Joe Ucuzoglu and Jennifer Steinmann, Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited, on Tuesday, January 2, 2024 Editor's Note: Joe Ucuzoglu is Global CEO and Jennifer Steinmann is Global Sustainability & Climate Practice Leader at Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited. This post is based on their Deloitte memorandum. Related research from the Program on Corporate Governance includes The Illusory Promise of Stakeholder Governance (discussed on the Forum here ) by Lucian A.
Mckinsey and Company
JANUARY 3, 2024
Uncover the transformative power of generative AI within the operations value chain—shaping C-suite discussions across industries.
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.
Appraisers Blog
DECEMBER 31, 2023
Crying about fees? Again? Still? You’re all your own worst enemies!!! Sure it’s slowed but that is no time to lower your fees! Inflation keeps going up and your lowering your fees to remain competitive? Stop competing with your fellow appraisers! We all need to make a living, we all have bills, we are all worried I get that. But if you think that if you lower your fees you will (and might) continue to work?
Law 360 M&A
JANUARY 3, 2024
As observers of M&A in the video game sector are well aware, 2023 saw quite the anomaly when, despite pushback from regulators in the U.S., U.K. and EU, Microsoft was able to close its $69 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard. Here, Law360 speaks to Bryan Cave partner Kurt Ma about the significance of that deal, Saudi Arabia’s foray into the gaming sector, and more.
Harvard Corporate Governance
JANUARY 5, 2024
Posted by Li He (Erasmus University Rotterdam) and Toni M. Whited (University of Michigan), on Friday, January 5, 2024 Editor's Note: Li He is an Assistant Professor of Economics at Rotterdam School of Management (RSM), Erasmus University Rotterdam; and Toni M. Whited is a Professor of Economics at the University of Michigan. This post is based on their recent paper.
Mckinsey and Company
JANUARY 2, 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.
Appraisers Blog
JANUARY 4, 2024
In reply to Eric Morse. That’s helpful. Thanks. There is a saying; There is no greater objection than absence. Which begs the question; If you feel that way, what are you doing here? We’re all in this together. Love it or leave it and the reason so many of us still participate despite the obstacles, is we truly believe in consumer protection and love of this industry.
N Contracts
JANUARY 3, 2024
IT Risk: Best Practices for Employee Security Awareness Training at Your Financial Institution What comes to mind when you think about cyberattacks in banking? Shadowy figures penetrating a financial institution’s network in an elaborate scheme that involves an unmarked van? Criminal masterminds slipping into a branch to plant secret surveillance devices?
Harvard Corporate Governance
JANUARY 3, 2024
Posted by Steven Davidoff Solomon (UC Berkeley) and David Berger, Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, on Wednesday, January 3, 2024 Editor's Note: Steven Davidoff Solomon is Alexander F. and May T. Morrison Professor of Law at the UC Berkeley School of Law and David Berger is a Partner at Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati. This post is based on their recent paper.
Law 360 M&A
JANUARY 3, 2024
An Adobe shareholder filed a derivative suit on Wednesday in Delaware federal court against the software company's top brass over the recent failure of a $20 billion deal to buy out rising competitor Figma Inc.
Appraisers Blog
JANUARY 4, 2024
In reply to Douglas Kues. There is no such thing as a summary report. There is self contained to a reasonable degree to withstand review scrutiny, and there is something less than that. And not all shortcomings are the same, hence the Penalty Review Matrix. Oh we did rally, and there was accountability. Remember the suspensions and revocations threads?
Mckinsey and Company
JANUARY 4, 2024
Japanese private equity is a growing presence in the financial landscape, and private equity firms can help Japanese companies fulfil their potential.
Harvard Corporate Governance
JANUARY 2, 2024
Posted by Fernán Restrepo (UCLA), on Tuesday, January 2, 2024 Editor's Note: Fernán Restrepo is an Assistant Professor of Law at the UCLA School of Law. This post is based on his paper forthcoming in the Journal of Legal Studies. Related research from the Program on Corporate Governance includes The Long-Term Effects of Hedge Fund Activism (discussed on the Forum here ) by Lucian A.
Law 360 M&A
JANUARY 1, 2024
People in the hospitality industry work to project the image that they enjoy nothing more than making customers happy and serving them tirelessly, but the reality can be a darker one — especially in courts of law and at regulatory agencies, where issues involving hotels, restaurants and other businesses reveal what goes on behind the scenes.
Appraisers Blog
JANUARY 4, 2024
In reply to Bruce W Lennick. I’m part of that mill. I don’t know how many “deals I broke” My signature is sacred on any document. I’ve been overhauled by the state board a number of times. No violations, no administrative anythings. But with all the stuff rolling down hill and the major reason: a tumor in my head. I retired.
Machen McChesney
JANUARY 3, 2024
Technology is transforming the accounting profession. When businesses moved from paper ledgers to spreadsheets, it improved the timeliness, accuracy, and integrity of accounting-related data. Likewise, cloud computing and the ability to remotely access real-time data have allowed accounting departments to be far more responsive to an increasingly distributed workforce.
Harvard Corporate Governance
DECEMBER 31, 2023
Posted by Julie Zuraw, Susan Angele, and Esther Aguilera, Thirty Percent Coalition, on Sunday, December 31, 2023 Editor's Note: Julie Zuraw is President & CEO, Susan Angele is Board Chair and Esther Aguilera is Board Vice Chair at Thirty Percent Coalition. This post is based on a recent comment letter submitted to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission regarding the Commission’s consideration of board diversity disclosure.
Law 360 M&A
JANUARY 4, 2024
A former BakerHostetler partner who left the firm to serve as general counsel during a rocky time at now-defunct Lordstown Motors Corp. rejoined Thursday as a partner in the firm's business practice group following the electric-vehicle maker filing for bankruptcy last year.
Appraisers Blog
JANUARY 4, 2024
636 days. or 1 year, 8 months, 27 days. or 20 months, 27 days………… until I can stop payng for E & O. Stop paying for license renewal. Stop paying for MLS membership. Stop paying for appraisal software. Stop paying for continuing education. It was a decent 20 year run. I saved in the busy years and invested. Sad thing now is watching what it has become.
NYT M&A
JANUARY 4, 2024
The former CNN president will return to Hollywood by investing in the studio behind streaming hits like “The Morning Show” on Apple TV+.
Harvard Corporate Governance
JANUARY 4, 2024
Posted by Fernán Restrepo (UCLA), on Thursday, January 4, 2024 Editor's Note: Fernán Restrepo is an Assistant Professor of Law at the UCLA School of Law. This post is based on his recent paper. Related research from the Program on Corporate Governance includes Allocating Risk Through Contract: Evidence from M&A and Policy Implications (discussed on the Forum here ) by John C.
Law 360 M&A
JANUARY 5, 2024
As attorneys and clients reset for a new year, now is a good time to take a step back and review some core ethical issues that attorneys should keep front of mind in 2024, including approaching generative artificial intelligence with caution and care, and avoiding pitfalls in outside counsel guidelines, say attorneys at HWG.
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