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Racial and Ethnic Diversity on U.S. Corporate Boards—Progress Since 2020

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Subodh Mishra, Institutional Shareholder Services, Inc., on Thursday, July 21, 2022 Editor's Note: Subodh Mishra is Managing Director at Institutional Shareholder Services, Inc. This post is based on an ISS memorandum by Fassil Michael, Head of Thought Leadership for ISS Governance. Related research from the Program on Corporate Governance includes Politics and Gender in the Executive Suite (discussed on the Forum here ) by Alma Cohen, Moshe Hazan, and David Weiss ; Will Nasdaq’

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Economic Damages and the Depp-Heard Trial

BVR

Determining damages in any court case is a matter of information. Having the wrong information can result in a painful defeat. Having the right information can result in a stunning victory and even a substantial boost to your reputation. One only must look to recent events for an example of this.

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SEC Proposed Reforms of SPACs: A Comment from Andrew Tuch

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Andrew F. Tuch (Washington University in St. Louis) , on Thursday, July 21, 2022 Editor's Note: Andrew F. Tuch is Professor of Law at Washington University in St. Louis. This post is based on his comment letter submitted to the SEC. Related research from the Program on Corporate Governance includes SPAC Law and Myths (discussed on the Forum here ) by John C.

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Can HSAs Provide Tax-Free Reimbursement for the Same Expenses as Health FSAs?

ThomsonReuters

QUESTION: Our company currently offers a general-purpose health FSA. If we switched to an HDHP/HSA, could our employees receive tax-free reimbursements for the same types of expenses from their HSAs? ANSWER: Yes, and they might acquire a few additional options. Like health FSAs, HSAs can provide tax-free reimbursement of out-of-pocket expenses for medical care as defined in Code § 213(d).

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How to Leverage Intent Data for Better Outcomes

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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Inclusive Culture and DE&I: Gold Medal Boards Take the Lead

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Rusty O'Kelley, Rich Fields, and Laura Sanderson, Russell Reynolds Associates, on Thursday, July 21, 2022 Editor's Note: Rusty O’Kelley co-leads the Board and CEO Advisory Partners in the Americas, Rich Fields leads the Board Effectiveness practice, and Laura Sanderson co-leads the Board and CEO Advisory Partners in Europe at Russell Reynolds Associates.

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Benchmark International Successfully Facilitated the Transaction Between Hargreaves Jones Limited and CCI Group Holdings Limited

Benchmark Report

Benchmark International is delighted to announce the acquisition of Manchester-based Hargreaves Jones by London-based CCi. Established in 2005, Hargreaves Jones is a consultancy providing commercial and project management services to clients primarily in the large-scale infrastructure sectors including nuclear decommissioning, electricity generation and distribution, oil and gas, green energy generation, transportation, and manufacturing both in the UK and internationally.

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Author Talks: Lead like a girl

Mckinsey and Company

Dalia Feldheim says managers and executives, regardless of gender, can combat widespread burnout by embracing conventionally feminine leadership traits.

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An inspiring partnership: Avanade wins Microsoft Partner of the Year 2022

Avanade

Christina Neary shares how the Avanade, Accenture and Microsoft partnership has evolved and reflects on Microsoft Inspire 2022.

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Bridging the advancement gap: What frontline employees want—and what employers think they want

Mckinsey and Company

Improving opportunities for low-wage hourly employees to advance their careers can raise US workforce skill levels and give a powerful boost to inclusion.

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More needed to tackle R&D abuse and improve compliance, claims RSM

Accountancy Today

More is needed to tackle R&D abuse and improve compliance despite the improvements to legislation made as part of the Government’s Finance Bill, according to RSM UK. The new bill confirms that claims for R&D reliefs must be made digitally, due to come into effect for accounting periods beginning on or after April 2023. It said these digital claims will have to break the costs down across qualifying categories and provide a brief description of the R&D.

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Statement of Cash Flows vs. Cash Flow Statement

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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When Interest Rates Rise, Optimizing Tax Accounting Methods Can Drive Cash Savings

Machen McChesney

U.S. businesses have been hit by the perfect storm. As the pandemic continues to disrupt supply chains and plague much of the global economy, the war in Europe further complicates the landscape, disrupting major supplies of energy and other commodities. In the U.S., price inflation has accelerated the Federal Reserve’s plans to raise interest rates and commence quantitative tightening, making debt more expensive.

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One Four Nine expands into Scotland with latest acquisition

Accountancy Today

One Four Nine, an independent financial advice and fund management firm, has completed its fourth acquisition with the purchase of Glasgow-based APC Financial Solutions and Consultancy Services. . The move expands the group’s footprint into Scotland, increasing its assets under management (AUM) to approximately £650m across almost 2,000 clients and brings staff numbers to over 50.

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Amazon to Acquire One Medical Clinics in Latest Push Into Health Care

NYT M&A

The $3.9 billion deal is Amazon’s latest acquisition in the health care industry. In 2018, it acquired PillPack, an online pharmacy.

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Proposed Rule to Eliminate C&R Fee Tabled

Appraisers Blog

Yesterday morning, I attended the Georgia state appraisal board hearing on the proposed rule to eliminate the C&R fee law they have in place. You know, the one that is similar to the one in Dodd-Frank. The Georgia appraisal board apparently is being investigated by the FTC for their law. They thought that the FTC vs the Louisiana case was a ruling in favor of the FTC when in fact it was not, and wanted to avoid any sort of notion that they were price fixing or of anti trust.

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Mastering Intent Data: Understanding its Importance & Best Practices

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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Maryland Small Business Retirement Savings Program Set to Launch September 2022

Gross Mendelsohn

It seems like ancient history, but back in 2016, Maryland passed a law requiring any covered employer (i.e., one that didn’t have its own retirement plan and used a payroll system or service) to participate in the Maryland Small Business Retirement Savings Program - MarylandSaves. The program was set to launch in 2020, but like with many things, COVID caused some delays.

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Advancing real-world evidence for pharmaceutical companies in Japan

Mckinsey and Company

Pharma companies in Japan have an opportunity to obtain value from real-world evidence using advanced analytics and to better ensure patient outcomes.

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The Dark Side Of SPACs

Global Finance

At least 25 companies that merged with SPACs issued warnings indicating doubt about their potential viability and more than 35 corporations associated with SPACs are trading below Nasdaq’s $1 listing threshold.

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Must Your Client Pay An Opponent's Expert For Prep Time?

Law 360 M&A

For parties seeking discovery from an opponent's expert, the law on compensating the expert for preparation time is not settled, and in certain jurisdictions, there are strong arguments that favor avoiding or at least limiting such fee shifting, say Gregory Ruehlmann and Nicholas Mecsas-Faxon at King & Spalding.

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Amazon to acquire One Medical for $3.9bn

Financial Times M&A

Ecommerce group announces all-cash deal as it continues expansion into healthcare sector

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Understanding Legal Considerations In Cannabis M&A Deals

Law 360 M&A

Zachary Turke and Peter Park at Sheppard Mullin discuss the unique set of challenges for both buyers and sellers in cannabis industry merger and acquisition deals, given the rapidly changing economic conditions, the ever-changing regulatory landscape and new market entrants.

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Five levers to optimize energy spent and risks for industrials

Mckinsey and Company

Optimizing energy procurement and risk management in a volatile energy market is key to staying resilient.

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Investors Reach $11.5M Settlement With Akazoo Auditor

Law 360 M&A

A proposed class of investors in digital music streaming service Akazoo has said it reached an $11.5 million global settlement with the company's auditor, Crowe UK LLP, over claims it deceived investors and enabled Akazoo's alleged fraud.

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In sickness and in health: How health is perceived around the world

Mckinsey and Company

A new McKinsey Health Institute survey examines the views of residents in 19 countries on their physical, mental, social, and spiritual health.

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‘Alexa, get me a doctor’: Amazon’s push into healthcare

Financial Times M&A

Plus, HSBC installs Communist party committee and an interview with Shell boss Ben van Beurden

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How to Sell a Business in North Carolina

Midstreet Blog

If you’re looking to sell a business in North Carolina, you’re probably curious about the process. Who can I go to for help? What is my business worth? How do I even get started?

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Nomura co-head of investment banking foresees huge rise in ESG dealmaking

Financial Times M&A

The bank’s acquisition of M&A boutique Greentech is central to its growth and sustainability strategy

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Trade Orgs Sue SEC Over Pared-Back Proxy Oversight Rules

Law 360 M&A

Two business groups are alleging the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's recent rollback of rules governing proxy advisory firms amounted to arbitrary and capricious violations of federal law and should be nullified, according to a lawsuit filed in Texas federal court on Thursday.

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Visionary Education Acquires 100% Equity Interest In Griggs China

Benzinga

Visionary Education Technology Holdings Group Inc (NASDAQ: VEDU ) subsidiary entered an agreement to acquire a 100% equity interest in Griggs International Academy China Co. Ltd. (Griggs China). Griggs China is a private consulting and investment holding company in Hong Kong offering U.S. K-12 diploma programs. Full story available on Benzinga.com.

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With Great Independence Comes Great Responsibility

Burch & Co.

My husband and I recently bought our twelve-year-old son his first iPhone. I vaguely recall that at some point we had made a commitment to wait until he was in eighth grade, but things change, middle school came and “everyone had a phone”. Our son is a straight A student, but he likes to walk on the wild side a bit and he doesn’t know what he doesn’t know.

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What's changed at Navistar a year after Traton's $3.7B takeover?

Benzinga

A year after Traton Group's $3.7 billion takeover of Navistar International Corp., the German truck holding company's sway is noticeable in new faces, a bigger push on electric trucks and a decidedly Swedish influence in product development. Navistar remains a stand-alone brand. Nothing looks different at industry events. In the C-suite scenes, Traton has installed its own leadership team led by Mathias Carlbaum, former Scania executive vice president of commercial operation, as CEO. .

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Appraiser Newsroom - Untitled Article

Appraiser Newsroom

Tweet Elisha Ralph Morgan, Certified Gemological A.G. A Laboratory #53 at Morgan Gemological Services. In 2017, ASA awarded Elisha Ralph Morgan, G. G., M.G.A.®, A.S.A. the Master Gemologist Appraiser ® (MGA®) Certificate. There are less than 50 MGA®s worldwide and it’s referred to as the ‘Gold Standard’ of designations. Morgan has been in the industry for over 30 years and specializes in rare pearls, rubies, jades, sapphires, and emeralds.

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Choosing a third party payroll service

Henry Horne

Employers need to choose wisely when hiring a third party payroll service to handle their payroll and payroll taxes. A good company will help your business avoid missed deposits for employment taxes and other unpaid bills. Don’t miss: Get to know your 401k plan rules There are many payroll services that provide quality services but … Keep Reading.

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Amazon Bets Almost $4B On Primary Health Care Provider To Deepen Its Presence In Healthcare

Benzinga

Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ: AMZN ) will acquire 1life Healthcare Inc ( One Medical ) (NASDAQ: ONEM ) for $18 a share in an all-cash deal valuing the primary health care provider at roughly $3.9 billion. Neil Lindsay, SVP of Amazon Health Services, said that with the One Medical acquisition, Amazon hopes to reinvent the “healthcare experience,” from how people book appointments to the experience of being seen by a.

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Dechra To Buy Piedmont For $210M, Raises £184M

Law 360 M&A

Veterinary medicine company Dechra Pharmaceuticals on Thursday said it raised £184 million ($220 million) by issuing ordinary shares, coming a day after it agreed to buy U.S.-based pet health company Piedmont Animal Health Inc. in a deal guided by Venable LLP for $210 million in cash.

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