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 254

Equity 254

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 132

Mergers & Acquisitions Marketability 132

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 240

Marketability Corporate Finance Equity Finance 240

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 136

Technology 136

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 115

Banking Equity 115

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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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 116

Mergers & Acquisitions Marketability 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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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.

Marketability 105

Marketability Mergers & Acquisitions 105

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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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 137

Mergers & Acquisitions 137

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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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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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 189

Total Shareholder Return 189

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 119

Start-ups Technology Mergers & Acquisitions 119

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 118

Marketability 118

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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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 199

Technology 199

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 128

Mergers & Acquisitions 128

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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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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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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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 100

Equity Marketability 100

Mckinsey and Company

AUGUST 7, 2024

As many employees adopt generative AI at work, companies struggle to follow suit. To capture value from current momentum, businesses must transform their processes, structures, and approach to talent.

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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

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 162

Technology 162

N Contracts

AUGUST 6, 2024

The regulators have spoken: financial institutions need to get serious about managing AI risk. From cybersecurity and fraud to consumer compliance and third-party risk, AI poses significant regulatory risks.

Compliance 94

Compliance 94

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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Law 360 M&A

AUGUST 6, 2024

As a master scuba instructor, I’ve learned how to prepare for the unexpected, overcome fears and practice patience, and each of these skills – among the many others I’ve developed – has profoundly enhanced my work as a lawyer, says Ron Raether at Troutman Pepper.

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Harvard Corporate Governance

AUGUST 8, 2024

Posted by Elizabeth A. Ising, Ronald O. Mueller, and Geoffrey Walter, Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP, on Thursday, August 8, 2024 Editor's Note: Elizabeth A. Ising and Ronald O. Mueller are Partners and Geoffrey Walter is an Associate at Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP. This post is based on a Gibson Dunn memorandum by Mr. Mueller, Ms. Ising, Mr. Walter, Aaron Briggs , Julia Lapitskaya , and Lori Zyskowski.

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Gross Mendelsohn

AUGUST 7, 2024

The dream of many business owners is to have multiple locations across the country. But, as businesses expand across state lines, managing various state taxes becomes increasingly complex. To ensure compliance while optimizing tax positions, multi-state tax due diligence and state apportionment are essential. Conducting due diligence in a multi-state context involves reviewing company tax obligations across various jurisdictions to identify potential liabilities and uncover tax-saving opportunit

Compliance 90

Compliance Technology 90