Harvard Corporate Governance
JUNE 26, 2024
Posted by Umesh Chandra Tiwari, ESGAUGE, on Wednesday, June 26, 2024 Editor's Note: Paul Hodgson is a Senior Advisor at ESG data analytics firm ESGAUGE. This post relates to a report authored by Mr. Hodgson based on data published by The Conference Board and ESGAUGE. June 29th marks the one-year anniversary of the landmark Supreme Court decision in Students for Fair Admissions v.
Mckinsey and Company
JUNE 28, 2024
There's no doubt the growth of generative AI will affect the future workforce. This podcast turns the conversation to how companies can adapt to thrive, drawing on Singapore as a case study.
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NYT M&A
JUNE 25, 2024
VW and Rivian, a maker of electric trucks that has struggled to increase sales and break even, will work together on software and other technologies.
Benzinga
JUNE 27, 2024
Infinera Corporation (NASDAQ: INFN ) shares are trading higher Thursday after the company announced Nokia Corp (NYSE: NOK ) will acquire the company in a transaction valuing Infinera at $6.65 per share. The Details: The companies announced a definitive agreement under which Nokia will acquire Infinera in a transaction valuing the company at $6.65 per share or an enterprise value of $2.3 billion.
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.
Harvard Corporate Governance
JUNE 24, 2024
Posted by Michael R. Littenberg and Marc Rotter, Ropes & Gray LLP, on Monday, June 24, 2024 Editor's Note: Michael Littenberg is a Partner and Global Head of ESG, CSR and Business and Human Rights Practice, and Marc Rotter is Counsel at Ropes & Gray LLP. Pencils down on climate disclosure compliance? Not so fast. It is uncertain when or if the SEC’s new climate disclosure rules will come into effect.
Law 360 M&A
JUNE 28, 2024
The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday overturned a decades-old precedent that instructed judges about when they could defer to federal agencies' interpretations of law in rulemaking, depriving courts of a commonly used analytic tool and leaving lots of questions about what comes next.
Business Valuation Zone brings together the best content for business valuation professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Benzinga
JUNE 27, 2024
On Thursday, 2seventy Bio Inc. (NASDAQ: TSVT ) completed the asset purchase agreement with Novo Nordisk A/S (NYSE: NVO ). Under the terms, Novo Nordisk has acquired the Hemophilia A program and rights to 2seventy’s in vivo gene editing technology outside of oncology and gene editing for autologous or allogeneic cell therapies of immune cells for autoimmune disease.
Harvard Corporate Governance
JUNE 25, 2024
Posted by Rebecca Sherratt, Miles Rogerson, and Will Arnot, Diligent Market Intelligence, on Tuesday, June 25, 2024 Editor's Note: Rebecca Sherratt is a Publications Editor, Miles Rogerson is a Financial Journalist, and Will Arnot is a Senior Editorial Specialist at Diligent Market Intelligence (DMI). This post is based on a Diligent memorandum by Ms.
Auto Dealer Valuation Insights
JUNE 28, 2024
As frequent auto conference attendees and sponsors, we discuss trends in the industry with other service providers. In an increasingly digital world, we’ve noted an increase in service providers catering to cybersecurity in a variety of ways.
Appraisers Blog
JUNE 27, 2024
I spoke with a chief appraiser at a 3 man shop yesterday in a different city here in Colorado. He had a complex appraisal and was looking for help/data in my area. I asked why he took the assignment, and he said this was the first appraisal his company has had in 8 days. He has had 2 licensed appraisers leave the industry this year due to the declining work.
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
Benzinga
JUNE 22, 2024
Psychedelics-focused mental healthcare company Numinus Wellness Inc. (TSX: NUMI ) (OTCQX: NUMIF ) (FSE: LR23) plans to take over MedBright AI Investments Inc. (CSE: MBA ). The proposed transaction comes as the Vancouver-based company reorganizes its operations with a near-term strategic plan toward generating positive EBITDA. What Happened Numinus announced the execution of a letter of intent Thursday to acquire MedBright which deploys artificial intelligence and machine learning to allow medica
Harvard Corporate Governance
JUNE 27, 2024
Posted by Jason Baumgarten, Julie Daum, and George Anderson, Spencer Stuart, on Thursday, June 27, 2024 Editor's Note: Jason Baumgarten is Global Board & CEO Practice Leader, Julie Daum is Board & CEO Practice Co-leader, North America, and George Anderson is Leader, Board Effectiveness Services, North America at Spencer Stuart. This post is based on a Spencer Stuart memorandum by Mr.
Machen McChesney
JUNE 24, 2024
When it comes to expense reporting, having rigorous financial controls is critical to operating a profitable business. You should monitor expenditures incurred by employees on behalf of the company. This enables your organization to track spending, control costs and maintain accurate financial records.
Appraisers Blog
JUNE 27, 2024
In reply to Eric Kretz. Hands off the gas powered lawn care equipment! Legislators in Denver are fixated on making use of and retail sale of gas powered residential lawn care equipment illegal. Just this last cycle a vote to outlaw sales of them throughout the entire state missed by only a person or two, and it sounds like the effort to prohibit their use will be successful soon in only the Denver areas.
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.
Mckinsey and Company
JUNE 24, 2024
Our June obituaries include former CEOs of Ford and Boeing, a mathematician-turned-trader who put quants on the map, and a Caribbean-born titan of francophone literature.
Harvard Corporate Governance
JUNE 22, 2024
Posted by Cydney Posner, Cooley LLP, on Saturday, June 22, 2024 Editor's Note: Cydney Posner is Special Counsel at Cooley LLP. This post is based on her Cooley memorandum. In January, ExxonMobil filed a lawsuit against Arjuna Capital, LLC and Follow This, the two proponents of a climate-related shareholder proposal submitted to Exxon, seeking a declaratory judgment that it may exclude their proposal from its 2024 annual meeting proxy statement.
LaPorte
JUNE 26, 2024
LaPorte is proud to announce that the firm has been named to The Times-Picayune ‘Top Workplaces’ list for the fifth time since the award’s inception.… The post LaPorte Named to Top Workplaces List for Fifth Time first appeared on LaPorte.
Law 360 M&A
JUNE 27, 2024
Counsel for Live Nation Entertainment and subsidiary Ticketmaster on Thursday told a skeptical Manhattan federal judge that the U.S. Department of Justice's antitrust case belongs in D.C. federal court, where the green light was given for the companies' 2010 merger.
Benzinga
JUNE 26, 2024
High Tide Inc. (NASDAQ: HITI ) will acquire a retail cannabis store in Mississauga, Ontario, currently operating as Cantopia for CA$600,000 ($438,417). Canadian cannabis retailer confirmed Wednesday it has entered into a definitive asset purchase agreement dated June 25, 2024 under which it will acquire Cantopia. The store is located in Mississauga at a bustling retail plaza surrounded by several small businesses.
Harvard Corporate Governance
JUNE 24, 2024
Posted by Ariel Rava (Harvard Law School), on Monday, June 24, 2024 Editor's Note: Ariel Rava is a Post-Doctoral Fellow at Harvard Law School’s Program on Corporate Governance. This post is based on his recent article. Ambiguity, also known as Knightian uncertainty, is rooted in nearly every real-life decision process. It refers to situations in which both the outcome and the probabilities governing the set of possible outcomes are unknown.
Mckinsey and Company
JUNE 28, 2024
Central banks largely hold interest rates, with inflation still above target; freight rates are expected to spike; the US is expected to impose tariffs on multiple imports from China.
Law 360 M&A
JUNE 28, 2024
By knocking down a powerful precedent that has towered over administrative law for 40 years, the U.S. Supreme Court's right wing Friday gave a crowning achievement to anti-agency attorneys. But for those attorneys, the achievement is merely a means to an end, and experts expect a litigation blitzkrieg to materialize quickly in the aftermath.
Gross Mendelsohn
JUNE 26, 2024
Businesses that capitalize on the popular Research and Development Tax Credit need to be aware of changes in reporting requirements for the 2024 tax year.
Harvard Corporate Governance
JUNE 27, 2024
Posted by Andrew Baker (UC Berkeley School of Law), Jonah B. Gelbach (UC Berkeley School of Law), and Eric L. Talley (Columbia Law School), on Thursday, June 27, 2024 Editor's Note: Andrew Baker is an Assistant Professor of Law at UC Berkeley School of Law, Jonah B. Gelbach is a Professor of Law at UC Berkeley School of Law , and Eric L. Talley is Isidor and Seville Sulzbacher Professor of Law at Columbia Law School.
Mckinsey and Company
JUNE 25, 2024
A distinctive capability can lift a company’s performance. But it’s not easy to build one. Here’s a guide to how today’s stock market favorites have created enduring competitive advantages.
Law 360 M&A
JUNE 25, 2024
The Eastern District of Virginia’s precipitous 2022 fall from its storied rocket docket status appears to have been a temporary aberration, as recent statistics reveal that the court is once again back on top as the fastest federal civil trial court in the nation, says Robert Tata at Hunton.
Benzinga
JUNE 28, 2024
Canadian cannabis extraction company Ayurcann Holdings Corp. (CSE: AYUR ) (OTCQB: AYURF ) (FSE: 3ZQ0) and a special purpose acquisition company Arogo Capital Acquisition Corporation (NASDAQ: AOGO ) entered into a definitive business combination agreement. The combined company will be worth $210 million. “Ayurcann is one of the most innovative companies we have encountered, particularly in cannabis extraction and product development," stated Suradech Taweesaengsakulthai , CEO and director o
Harvard Corporate Governance
JUNE 28, 2024
Posted by Matt Marx (Cornell SC Johnson College of Business), Qian Wang (Cornell SC Johnson College of Business), and Emmanuel Yimfor (Columbia Business School), on Friday, June 28, 2024 Editor's Note: Matt Marx is the Bruce F. Failing, Sr. Chair in Entrepreneurship and Professor of Management & Organizations in the Charles H. Dyson School of Applied Economics and Management at Cornell SC Johnson College of Business, Qian Wang is a PhD Student at Cornell SC Johnson College of Business, and E
Mckinsey and Company
JUNE 26, 2024
Charlie Gottdiener discusses the growing importance of enterprise connectedness and the planning software provider’s research quantifying the business value of better decision making.
Law 360 M&A
JUNE 27, 2024
Federal circuit courts that have addressed Rule 41(d) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure are split as to whether attorney fees are included as part of the costs of a previously dismissed action, so practitioners aiming to recover or avoid fees should tailor arguments to the appropriate court, says Joseph Myles at Finnegan.
Appraisers Blog
JUNE 28, 2024
The problem is that many reviewers lack the knowledge of the market area and have not “been there” CU,,HA,, ya thats a laugh! I sometimes repond with, “In response to CU provided sales to consider, these have already been eliminated in the initial comparison search due to differences noted that do not regard them as comparables to the subject property.
Harvard Corporate Governance
JUNE 27, 2024
Posted by Alexander May and Bill Erlain, Jenner & Block LLP, on Thursday, June 27, 2024 Editor's Note: Alexander May is a Partner and Bill Erlain is an Associate at Jenner & Block LLP. This post is based on their Jenner & Block memorandum. Board composition remains a critical issue for public companies as investors and other stakeholders evaluate the skills, qualifications, and background of directors.
Mckinsey and Company
JUNE 25, 2024
For almost two decades, labor markets across advanced economies have tightened—and the trend is set to continue. This article provides a data-driven look via charts to understand the implications.
Law 360 M&A
JUNE 24, 2024
BigLaw firms are facing local recruitment challenges as they increasingly establish offices in cities outside of the major legal hubs, requiring them to weigh various strategies for attracting talent that present different risks and benefits, says Tom Hanlon at Buchanan Law.
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