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Regulatory Solutions: A Global Crackdown on ESG Greenwash

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Subodh Mishra, Institutional Shareholder Services, Inc., on Thursday, June 23, 2022 Editor's Note: Subodh Mishra is Global Head of Communications at Institutional Shareholder Services, Inc. This post is based on a publication by ISS Governance Research by Thomas Harding, Associate Vice President of Regulatory Solutions Product Development at ISS ESG; William Cowper, ESG Product Manager of Regulatory Solutions at ISS ESG; Karina Karakulova, Director of Regulatory Affairs and Public Poli

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Sustainable and inclusive growth: A weekly briefing

Mckinsey and Company

A new era is possible—one that sees growth and societal benefits as complementary goals that reinforce each other. Our weekly digest of McKinsey insights explores the topic.

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Proposal on Climate-Related Disclosures for Investors

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Lawrence A. Cunningham (George Washington University), on Thursday, June 23, 2022 Editor's Note: Lawrence A. Cunningham is the Henry St. George Tucker III Research Professor at George Washington University Law School. This post is based on a comment letter by Professor Cunningham and 21 other Professors of law and finance. Related research from the Program on Corporate Governance includes The Illusory Promise of Stakeholder Governance by Lucian A.

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Proposed climate rule signals new era for real estate

Mckinsey and Company

The SEC’s draft regulation would require all public companies to disclose emissions and risks related to their real estate. Here’s why the real-estate industry should move preemptively.

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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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Statement by Commissioner Peirce on the Regulatory Flexibility Agenda

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Hester M. Peirce, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, on Thursday, June 23, 2022 Editor's Note: Hester M. Peirce is a Commissioner at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. This post is based on her recent public statement. The views expressed in this post are those of Ms. Peirce and do not necessarily reflect those of the Securities and Exchange Commission or its staff.

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F-star Therapeutics Shares Are Rallying Today - Read Why

Benzinga

invoX Pharma , a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sino Biopharmaceutical Limited, has agreed to acquire F-star Therapeutics Inc (NASDAQ: FSTX ) for $7.12 per share. The proposed acquisition values F-star at approximately $161 million. Just a year ago, F-star priced its IPO at $7. F-star's next-generation tetravalent (2+2) bispecific antibody platform complements Sino Biopharma's existing capabilities and reinforces its.

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Chancery Deal Could Free $360M For Yahoo Sale Stockholders

Law 360 M&A

A Delaware Chancery Court litigation reserve compromise has potentially freed up another $360.4 million for former Yahoo Inc. stockholders still waiting for the balance of their cashout following Yahoo's acquisition by Verizon Inc. in 2016.

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Must a Health Plan’s TPA Honor a Provider’s Request to Use HIPAA Electronic Transaction Standards?

ThomsonReuters

QUESTION: We are a TPA that administers claims for self-insured group health plans. If a health care provider asks us, acting on a health plan client’s behalf, to reimburse the provider for health care services using HIPAA’s electronic transaction standards, are we obligated to honor the request? ANSWER: If a health care provider requests that a health plan conduct a transaction subject to HIPAA’s electronic transaction standards as a standard transaction, then the health plan must do so.

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Polestar SPAC Gores Guggenheim Is Higher: Here's Why

Benzinga

Shares of special purpose acquisition company Gores Guggenheim Inc (NASDAQ: GGPI ) are moving higher Thursday after shareholders approved its proposed business combination with Swedish EV company Polestar. During the company's special meeting on Wednesday, shareholders voted to approve the proposals required to complete the business combination.

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HHS Chart Summarizes Applicability of State and Other Surprise Billing IDR Processes

ThomsonReuters

Chart for Determining the Applicability for the Federal Independent Dispute Resolution (IDR) Process. Available at [link]. HHS has provided a variety of resources relating to the surprise medical billing protections of the No Surprises Act (enacted as part of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (CAA)), including a chart summarizing when a state or other independent dispute resolution (IDR) process applies rather than the federal process.

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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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EXCLUSIVE: Splash Beverage Acquires 80% Stake In Spanish Wine Brand Pulpoloco Sangria

Benzinga

Splash Beverage Group Inc (NYSE: SBEV ) has signed an agreement to acquire 80% of Pulpoloco Sangria , a Spanish wine brand, for an undisclosed sum. Splash has previously acquired the distribution rights to Pulpoloco in 2020 and is currently the exclusive importer of Pulpoloco for the. Full story available on Benzinga.com.

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Alliance Entertainment To Go Public With $480M SPAC Deal

Law 360 M&A

Shell company Adara Acquisition Corp., guided by Blank Rome LLP, will merge with wholesale media distributor Alliance Entertainment Holding Corp., led by Loeb & Loeb LLP, in a $480 million transaction, the companies said in a Thursday statement.

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U.S. Supreme Court: MSP Rules Do Not Preclude Limited Coverage for Outpatient Dialysis

ThomsonReuters

Marietta Mem’l Hosp. Emp. Health Benefit Plan v. DaVita Inc., 2022 WL 2203328 (U.S. 2022). Available at [link]. The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that a group health plan does not violate the Medicare Secondary Payer (MSP) rules by limiting coverage for outpatient dialysis—a treatment used almost exclusively for patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD).

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Unions Call On FCC To Stop Tegna Go-Private Deal

Law 360 M&A

Two broadcast industry unions want the Federal Communications Commission to reject Tegna's plan to go private in an $8.6 billion deal with hedge fund Standard General, saying the consolidation of TV stations would harm consumers and workers.

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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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Americans are embracing flexible work—and they want more of it

Mckinsey and Company

The American Opportunity Survey illuminates how many people are offered the option to work from home, who works flexibly, and how they feel about it.

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Lessons From Lawyer Fee-Sharing Agreements Gone Wrong

Law 360 M&A

The recent fee-sharing dispute between Edelson and Girardi Keese is a reminder that lawyers who do not strictly follow the applicable rules may risk a disciplinary complaint, lose their share of the fee, or wind up in costly litigation with co-counsel, says David Grossbaum at Hinshaw.

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Author Talks: How to fall in love with work

Mckinsey and Company

Out of the thousands of moments in a workday, says Marcus Buckingham, you should spend 20 percent on your most beloved areas of mastery.

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Woods Oviatt Merges With Rochester Real Estate Boutique

Law 360 M&A

Woods Oviatt Gilman LLP has announced that it will merge with real estate boutique Vaisey Nicholson & Nearpass PLLC, adding a team of eight attorneys in Rochester, New York.

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Protect Yourself Against Racial Bias Claims

Appraisers Blog

Free webinar on how to protect yourself against discrimination claims on 6/30/22, and today there will be a forum on “Racial Bias in the Home Appraisal Process”… OREP is sponsoring a free webinar on how to protect yourself and your business against discrimination claims. Leading trial attorney Craig Capilla has handled nearly 1,000 appraiser cases in his career and has been on the frontlines defending appraisers from lawsuits, state board complaints, and now, HUD Fair Housing (Discrimination) co

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Reinventing credit cards: Responses to new lending models in the US

Mckinsey and Company

Buy now, pay later could pose a challenge to credit cards’ leading position in US payments. To sustain profitable growth, issuers may need to rethink their products, economics, and value propositions.

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Construction Ahead: Opportunities and Challenges in 2022

Machen McChesney

The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (H.R. 3684) will inject approximately $3 trillion into upgrading and expanding U.S. infrastructure, presenting a long horizon of opportunity for the construction industry.

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How current global trends are disrupting the fashion industry

Mckinsey and Company

Fashion suppliers and brands, like other companies, are facing significant economic and geopolitical challenges. Here’s what they can do to adapt and thrive.

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Enhancing employee experience: The role of collaborative applications

Avanade

Find out how collaborative applications can improve employee experience in the banking sector.

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Demystifying digital dark matter: A new standard to tame technical debt

Mckinsey and Company

Technical debt hinders growth. A new metric makes it easier to quantify how much it’s hurting companies.

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Bidders Consider Offers Valuing Toshiba At ~$22B: Reuters

Benzinga

Potential buyers for Japanese conglomerate Toshiba Corp (OTC: TOSYY ) are mulling offering up to 7,000 yen ($51.41) per share, Reuters reported. The offer price, if realized, will value the company at about $22 billion, representing a. Full story available on Benzinga.com.

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Sustainable and inclusive growth briefing note

Mckinsey and Company

A new era is possible—one that sees growth and societal benefits as complementary goals that reinforce each other. Our weekly digest of McKinsey insights explores the topic.

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Broadcom’s $69bn VMware deal set for lengthy EU antitrust investigation

Financial Times M&A

Brussels competition regulators plan detailed probe in move that will delay acquisition

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Wake up and see the women: Wealth management’s underserved segment

Mckinsey and Company

As more assets in Western Europe shift into the hands of women, wealth managers need to understand the investment needs and behaviors of this large—but as yet underserved—group of investors.

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UK ‘minded to accept’ conditions on £2.6bn deal for defence specialist Ultra

Financial Times M&A

Cobham’s bid to take over rival moves a step closer to approval during consultation into security concerns

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How to ‘ACE’ hospitality recruitment

Mckinsey and Company

Learn the five key trends affecting hiring in the hospitality sector and three steps employers can take to attract top talent.

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Mirae aims for rapid growth in Australia on buying ETF Securities

Financial Times M&A

Acquisition lifts Korean asset manager’s ETF assets above $85bn, making it 14th-largest provider

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Fox Rothschild Hires Barnes & Thornburg M&A Atty

Law 360 M&A

A former Barnes & Thornburg LLP attorney with 20 years of experience in mergers and acquisitions has joined Fox Rothschild LLP as a partner in Dallas, the firm announced Tuesday.

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Toshiba: weak yen strengthens hand of foreign bidders

Financial Times M&A

The currency’s plunge against the dollar makes Japanese companies and assets very cheap for overseas buyers

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IRS 90-day pre-examination compliance pilot for retirement plans

LaPorte

(authored by RSM US LLP) The IRS is piloting a pre-examination compliance program for retirement plans, which provides plan sponsors with 90-day window to review plan operations and make corrections prior to examination. The post IRS 90-day pre-examination compliance pilot for retirement plans first appeared on LaPorte.