IVSC

AUGUST 7, 2024

Professor Anup Srivastrava Canada Research Chair in Accounting - Decision-Making and Capital Markets, Haskayne School of Business Professor Anup Srivastrava is Canada Research Chair in Accounting – Decision-Making and Capital Markets, at the Haskayne School of Business. Anup is a world-leading scholar, writer, and speaker on the financial, valuation, strategy, governance, and executive compensation issues of modern technology companies.

Intangible Assets 130

Intangible Assets Business Valuation Marketability Technology 130

Harvard Corporate Governance

AUGUST 5, 2024

Posted by Simone Hicks, Eric Juergens and Ulysses Smith, Debevoise & Plimpton LLP, on Monday, August 5, 2024 Editor's Note: Simone Hicks and Eric Juergens are Partners, and Ulysses Smith is an ESG Senior Advisor at Debevoise & Plimpton LLP. This post is based on a Debevoise memorandum by Ms. Hicks, Mr. Juergens, Mr. Smith, Alison Buckley-Serfass , Tricia Sherno and Beatrice Techawatanasuk.

Equity 252

Equity 252

BVR

AUGUST 5, 2024

In a surprising decision in the NFL Sunday Ticket1 class action litigation the Court grants the Defendants’ motion for judgment as a matter of law. The judgment of the Jury after the trial was in favor of the Plaintiffs.

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Mckinsey and Company

AUGUST 8, 2024

Leaders are treating generative AI as less of a curiosity and more an integral part of business. McKinsey research sheds light on who is using AI, how they’re using it, and the challenges that remain.

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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.

Marketability

NYT M&A

AUGUST 6, 2024

Nearly a quarter-century after Microsoft lost a similar case, a judge’s decision that Google abused a monopoly in internet search is likely to have major ripple effects.

Mergers & Acquisitions 136

Mergers & Acquisitions Marketability 136

Harvard Corporate Governance

AUGUST 8, 2024

Posted by Jared A. Ellias (Harvard Law School) and Elisabeth de Fontenay (Duke University School of Law), on Thursday, August 8, 2024 Editor's Note: Jared A. Ellias is the Scott C. Collins Professor of Law at Harvard Law School, and Elisabeth de Fontenay is Karl W. Leo Distinguished Professor of Law at Duke University. This post is based on their recent article forthcoming in the Yale Law Journal.

Marketability 238

Marketability Corporate Finance Equity Finance 238

Mckinsey and Company

AUGUST 5, 2024

Retailers continue to experiment with generative AI and are seeing that the technology holds great promise for reigniting growth—if they move quickly to seize the opportunity.

Technology 141

Technology 141

NYT M&A

AUGUST 5, 2024

The federal government has more lawsuits in the pipeline trying to rein in the tech giants, including another antitrust case against Google that goes to trial next month.

Mergers & Acquisitions 124

Mergers & Acquisitions Marketability 124

Harvard Corporate Governance

AUGUST 6, 2024

Posted by Curtis J. Milhaupt (Stanford Law School), on Tuesday, August 6, 2024 Editor's Note: Curtis J. Milhaupt is a Professor of Law at Stanford Law School. This post is based on his recent paper. The “ End of History ” for corporate law and governance has come to a messy conclusion, marked by U.S.-China rivalry, techno-nationalism, economic sanctions, export controls, supply chain vulnerability, and resulting efforts by multinational enterprises and their governments to “de-risk” in a global

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Benzinga

AUGUST 5, 2024

JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE: JPM ) shares are trading lower premarket today. The bank disclosed that it is contemplating legal action against a U.S. consumer watchdog over the agency’s investigations into the Zelle payment app. In its filing, the bank stated that it is addressing inquiries from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) about fund transfers via the Zelle Network.

Banking 116

Banking Equity 116

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

Corporate Finance

Mckinsey and Company

AUGUST 7, 2024

This article consolidates insights from around 100 senior leaders on five common dilemmas that complicate their ability to lead in the face of competing priorities.

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NYT M&A

AUGUST 8, 2024

Google, Microsoft and Amazon have made deals with A.I. start-ups for their technology and top employees, but have shied from owning the firms. Here’s why.

Start-ups 127

Start-ups Technology Mergers & Acquisitions 127

Harvard Corporate Governance

AUGUST 3, 2024

Posted by Robert W. Downes, Nicole Friedlander and Paulena B. Prager, Sullivan & Cromwell LLP, on Saturday, August 3, 2024 Editor's Note: Robert W. Downes and Nicole Friedlander are Partners and Paulena B. Prager is an Associate at Sullivan & Cromwell LLP. This post is based on a Sullivan & Cromwell memorandum by Mr. Downes, Ms. Friedlander, Ms.

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Mogin Rubin M&A

AUGUST 6, 2024

Written by Jonathan Rubin, Partner and Co-Founder of MoginRubin LLP -- This week’s decision in United States v. Google represents a significant victory for the Department of Justice’s Antitrust Division and various state attorneys general, which successfully argued that Google has exercised anticompetitive practices to maintain its dominant position in the general search market and in the market for text advertising in search ( U.S., et al. v.

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Marketability Mergers & Acquisitions 105

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.

Marketability

Mckinsey and Company

AUGUST 9, 2024

Generative AI is already affecting the working world. But, with this technology’s continual, rapid evolution, what does the future of work look like? Two McKinsey experts give their opinions.

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NYT M&A

AUGUST 6, 2024

Ziff Davis is acquiring CNET for more than $100 million. Its chief executive thinks more acquisitions are on the horizon.

Mergers & Acquisitions 141

Mergers & Acquisitions 141

Harvard Corporate Governance

AUGUST 8, 2024

Posted by Ira Kay, Ed Sim, and Mike Kesner, Pay Governance LLC, on Thursday, August 8, 2024 Editor's Note: Ira Kay is a Managing Partner, Ed Sim is a Consultant, and Mike Kesner is a Partner at Pay Governance LLC. This post is based on their Pay Governance memorandum. Key Takeaways There is a strong correlation (.56) between relative TSR and CAP but not between TSR and SCT Compensation (.

Total Shareholder Return 187

Total Shareholder Return 187

The Guardian M&A

AUGUST 9, 2024

Big payday for founders after offer by private equity consortium that means London stock market exit Hargreaves Lansdown has agreed a £5.4bn takeover by private equity suitors that will give hundreds of millions of pounds to its billionaire founders and result in the investment supermarket becoming the latest company to leave the London stock market.

Equity 106

Equity Marketability 106

Mckinsey and Company

AUGUST 6, 2024

To help navigate the complexities of the silicon carbide wafer market’s supply-and-demand outlook, an examination of multiple scenarios highlights the most significant drivers.

Marketability 108

Marketability 108

NYT M&A

AUGUST 9, 2024

After purchasing Twitter, Mr. Musk failed to cash out Omid Kordestani’s stock, according to allegations in a new lawsuit.

Mergers & Acquisitions 129

Mergers & Acquisitions 129

Harvard Corporate Governance

AUGUST 6, 2024

Posted by Carey Oven and Deborah Golden, Deloitte LLP, on Tuesday, August 6, 2024 Editor's Note: Carey Oven is the National Managing Partner of the Center for Board Effectiveness and Deborah Golden is the US Chief Innovation Officer at Deloitte LLP. This post is based on a Deloitte memorandum by Ms. Oven, Ms. Golden, Caroline Schoenecker , Bo Baker, Jamie McCall , and Hallie Miller.

Technology 198

Technology 198

Law 360 M&A

AUGUST 9, 2024

Chicago-based Croke Fairchild Duarte & Beres LLC announced Friday the hiring of a general counsel at venture firm Anzu Partners who was a former head transaction attorney for the corporate department of the city of Chicago.

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Mckinsey and Company

AUGUST 5, 2024

The Big Apple’s travel and tourism sector has rebounded from its pandemic lull. But today’s New York City visitors are arriving with new agendas.

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Appraisers Blog

AUGUST 7, 2024

In reply to Retired Appraiser. Mr Ford recently posted in another thread. I tried to find the comment again but had deleted the link. On an older article from years ago. He said; (from memory). Not finished, just waiting. Meaningful change may not be possible with the current administration. Or something close to that. The thing is there is such a concerted attack on the appraisal profession, the AGA may be working overtime on just existing defense of appraiser management.

Appraisal 97

Appraisal 97

Harvard Corporate Governance

AUGUST 6, 2024

Posted by Ishan K. Bhabha, Erica Turret, and Peggy Xu, Jenner & Block LLP, on Tuesday, August 6, 2024 Editor's Note: Ishan K. Bhabha is a Partner, and Erica Turret and Peggy Xu are Associates at Jenner & Block LLP. This post is based on a Jenner & Block memorandum by Mr. Bhabha, Ms. Turret, Ms. Xu, Lauren J. Hartz , and Marcus A.R. Childress.

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Law 360 M&A

AUGUST 8, 2024

Recent rulings show that counsel should engage in early discussions with clients regarding the potential of hyperlinked documents in electronically stored information, which will allow for more deliberate negotiation of any agreements regarding the scope of discovery, say attorneys at Sidley.

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Mckinsey and Company

AUGUST 8, 2024

How can leaders reach their full potential? McKinsey senior partners provide a road map for developing effective “inside out” leadership.

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Appraisers Blog

AUGUST 5, 2024

In reply to Retired Appraiser. Your inability to understand why the appraisal profession is necessary to save, to protect the very fundamentals of checks and balances incorporated alongside independent small businesses. You’ll see how the absence of these safeguards affects your family, and entire communities in the future. Just wait.

Appraisal 97

Appraisal 97

Harvard Corporate Governance

AUGUST 5, 2024

Posted by Neil McCarthy, James Palmiter and G. Michael Weiksne, DragonGC, on Monday, August 5, 2024 Editor's Note: Neil McCarthy is Co-Founder and Chief Product Officer, James Palmiter is CEO and Co-Founder, and G. Michael Weiksner is Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer at DragonGC. This post is based on a DragonGC memorandum by Mr. McCarthy, Mr.

Technology 159

Technology 159

Law 360 M&A

AUGUST 6, 2024

A stockholder of cannabis sourcing company Eaze Technologies Inc. — now facing a foreclosure auction — sued in Delaware's Court of Chancery Tuesday for books and records surrounding a founder- and insider-controlled note purchase and security agreement and alleged "take-under" sale scheme.

Technology 97

Technology 97

Mckinsey and Company

AUGUST 8, 2024

Successful technology leaders partner closely with the business on IT strategy, gen AI use, and product development.

Technology 129

Technology Banking 129

Appraisers Blog

AUGUST 5, 2024

In reply to steve. Thank you for the vote of confidence but I’m not the one. I do not want to be an appraiser anymore and would not recommend this career to anyone. Only by a string of very lucky circumstances am I hanging on. The fight for the entire appraisal industry happened in the GSE space. And that fight appears to be lost. Nobody wants me in charge.

Appraisal 97

Appraisal 97

Harvard Corporate Governance

AUGUST 9, 2024

Posted by Mark Richardson (Labaton Keller Sucharow LLP) and Joel Fleming (Equity Litigation Group LLP), on Friday, August 9, 2024 Editor's Note: Mark Richardson is a Partner at Labaton Keller Sucharow LLP and Joel Fleming is a Partner at Equity Litigation Group LLP. This post is based on their recent working paper , and is part of the Delaware law series ; links to other posts in the series are available here.

Equity 131

Equity 131

Law 360 M&A

AUGUST 7, 2024

The U.S. Supreme Court's recent decision to dismantle Chevron deference also effectively overrules its 2005 decision in National Cable & Telecommunications Association v. Brand X, greatly diminishing agencies' ability to change regulatory course from one administration to the next, says Steven Gordon at Holland & Knight.

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