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Post-Doctoral and Doctoral Corporate Governance Fellowships

Harvard Corporate Governance

Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE AR-SA The Program on Corporate Governance at Harvard Law School (HLS) is seeking applications from highly qualified candidates who are interested in working with the Program as Post-Doctoral or Doctoral Corporate Governance Fellows. Applications are considered on a rolling basis, and the start date is flexible.

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How AI transformed the tax and accounting profession in 2023

ThomsonReuters

Jump to: Automation of routine tasks Enhanced data analysis Improved compliance and risk management Streamlined processes Enhanced client services Embrace the transformative power of AI in the tax and accounting profession In 2023, AI has become an integral part of tax and accounting professionals’ processes by streamlining operations, enhancing accuracy, and enabling professionals to focus on higher-value tasks.

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A Decade of Corporate Governance in Brazil: 2010-2019

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Bernard Black (Northwestern University School of Law), and Antonio Gledson de Carvalho (Fundacao Getulio Vargas School of Business at Sao Paulo), on Monday, January 8, 2024 Editor's Note: Bernard Black is the Nicholas D. Chabraja Professor of Finance at Northwestern University Kellogg School of Management, and Antonio Gledson de Carvalho is Assistant Professor at Fundação Getúlio Vargas School of Business at Sao Paulo.

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Covington Nabs 2 Bankruptcy Vets From Mintz

Law 360 M&A

Covington & Burling LLP announced Monday the addition of two longtime Mintz Levin Cohn Ferris Glovsky and Popeo PC attorneys to its restructuring and bankruptcy practice as partners in its Los Angeles office, both of whom bring their yearslong expertise in litigating matters relating to creditor rights, asset recovery and judgment enforcement.

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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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Create the retail experience your customers want

Avanade

Channel-less is the future standard in customer experience, they expect personalized content that meets them through the many channels they’re on.

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Ex-Company CEO Seeks Chancery Legal Fee Award Ruling

Law 360 M&A

A Delaware vice chancellor granted summary judgment in favor of some legal fee claims Monday, filed by a former engineering company CEO who sued for indemnification in multiple actions after he was targeted in litigation over fraudulent assertion of veteran-owned company preference.

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GE HealthCare To Buy AI-Powered MIM Software

Law 360 M&A

GE HealthCare said Monday it has agreed to acquire MIM Software, a provider of medical imaging analysis and artificial intelligence solutions, in a move that the medical technology giant called "a key moment in the evolution of our technology.

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Comment on Appraisers Destroying Goliath’s Messaging by Douglas Kues

Appraisers Blog

In reply to henry jung. The problem with your rather brief analogy, henry, is that it takes intelligence, ethics, and common sense from the creator before blind acceptance should be expected from an entire industry. If you don’t have a problem with scope creep and standards that no longer apply to value or marketability, I suppose that is your choice to make.

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RESOLUTIONS FOR THE NEW YEAR: SIMPLE STEPS TO MAKE YOUR BUSINESS MORE MARKETABLE

A Neumann & Associates

“You don’t have to see the whole staircase, just take the first step.” – Martin Luther King With 2024 upon us, let’s think about some practical and easy first steps to take that will make your business more efficient, more profitable, and more attractive to buyers when the time comes to sell. Many times, a small business runs on inertia and “the way things have always been done” approach.

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Comment on Another ‘Bad’ Word to Avoid! by Truett Neathery, Retired

Appraisers Blog

To lighten the load somewhat from discussions about current highly restrictive language use in appraisal reports that tends to circumvent actual reality

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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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Car connectivity: What consumers want and are willing to pay

Mckinsey and Company

Customers have high expectations for automotive connectivity. Insights from a new McKinsey survey can help OEMs and other mobility players meet them.

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Instant Brands Gets OK For Creditor Vote On Ch. 11 Plan

Law 360 M&A

A Texas bankruptcy judge on Monday sent appliance and housewares maker Instant Brands' Chapter 11 plan out for a creditor vote, rejecting claims by suppliers that they need more time to prepare arguments over the plan's treatment of indemnification claims.

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Comment on Appraisers Destroying Goliath’s Messaging by jaydee

Appraisers Blog

No lender, no GSE, no Congressional member cares about the “American Dream” it’s all and only about the Benjamins. How fast and how much can they garnish. Doing everything possible to remove the “Congressional Mandated government regulated (ad nauseam) appraisers/appraisal industry. AMC’s, AI’s, Waivers, Cries of discrimination, Scope creep, form changes, expansion of “inspection” requirements, Word prohibitions, CONSTANT “standard changes

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ImmunoGen Undervalued In AbbVie Deal, Shareholder Claims

Law 360 M&A

A shareholder alleges that ImmunoGen Inc. directors and advisers significantly undervalued the company while preparing to sell to AbbVie Inc., including by failing to consider the $1.6 billion in projected revenue from a new ovarian cancer drug, according to a suit filed Monday.

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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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JetBlue Chief Executive to Step Down

NYT M&A

Robin Hayes described the decision to retire as “bittersweet,” and suggested that unspecified health concerns had driven it.

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Comment on The Elephant In the Room: Fannie’s Modernization Program by JJ Randy on Twitter

Appraisers Blog

Parted ways with Lender appraisals long ago, especially through AMC’s. Love the profession without having to deal with those parties.

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CEOs New Year 2024 Checklist: Building a Strong Team

Rhythm Systems

As we embark on a new year, the business leadership landscape continues to evolve rapidly. 2024 presents unique challenges and opportunities, especially for CEOs of middle-market companies striving to stay ahead in a competitive environment. The key to navigating these waters successfully lies in building a robust, adaptable, and cohesive leadership team.

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The Role of Business Brokers in Mergers and Acquisitions: Facilitating Successful Deals

Sun Acquisitions

Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) are intricate processes that can reshape industries, drive growth, and create opportunities for companies to enhance their market presence. However, navigating the complexities of M&A requires strategic insight, careful negotiation, and a deep understanding of the business landscape. This is where business brokers step into the spotlight, pivotal in facilitating successful deals by identifying synergies, negotiating terms, and ensuring a seamless transition

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Comment on Appraisers Destroying Goliath’s Messaging by Baggins

Appraisers Blog

In reply to henry jung. Ha! I just cut that comment down, then after had read your message. Well, at least someone is reading. Thanks.

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Malaysia’s green business building opportunity on the net-zero journey

Mckinsey and Company

Reaching Malaysia’s climate-neutral goals will require large shifts in multiple sectors of the economy, resulting in potential challenges but also creating green business building opportunities.

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Comment on Appraisers Destroying Goliath’s Messaging by Baggins

Appraisers Blog

In reply to henry jung. When do the people purposefully pushing appraisers out of the picture, eliminating safeguard checks and balance systems meant to protect consumers and the viability of government sponsored enterprises which justifies their tie in with taxpayer backing in the first place. When do they get held to the same standard?

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GSK Agrees To Buy US Respiratory Drug Biz For Up To $1.4B

Law 360 M&A

GSK said Tuesday that it has agreed to buy Aiolos Bio Inc., a clinical-stage asthma drug developer, in a deal that could reach $1.4 billion as the British pharmaceuticals giant looks to grow its portfolio of respiratory treatments.

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Comment on Appraisers Destroying Goliath’s Messaging by Baggins

Appraisers Blog

In reply to jaydee. Have you read Jeremy Bagotts latest article? [link] Whew! Good thing such an event would never happen here in the good old USA! Policy for sale. Peace sells, but who’s buying?

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Gildan Slams Investor's Attempt To Reinstall Ousted CEO

Law 360 M&A

The board of directors of apparel company Gildan Activewear Inc. on Monday slammed investment firm Browning West's "misguided" campaign to reinstall fired CEO Glenn Chamandy, saying that despite his two-decade tenure as chief executive, Chamandy "blatantly" put his own interests ahead of the company's.

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Comment on Appraisers Destroying Goliath’s Messaging by Douglas Kues

Appraisers Blog

Kimberly is right on the money. Personally, although so close to calling it quits what I say is not so relevant, I find myself more and more exposing scope creep and report rejections for ignoring non-industry guideline – client specific – items that force us into being contractors and safety inspectors rather than valuation professionals (like after making an appraiser responsible for reporting water heater strapping – sneaking in the words “properly installed” dou

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Microsoft Must Tell FTC About Alternate Ubisoft Deals

Law 360 M&A

Microsoft must give Federal Trade Commission attorneys discovery into any potential alternative cloud streaming rights arrangements it mulled with Ubisoft or any other video game companies to appease competition concerns over its newfound control over Activision's massive gaming portfolio, under an FTC in-house judge's ruling.

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Comment on Appraisers Destroying Goliath’s Messaging by Mark Hastert, ASA

Appraisers Blog

The problem with being and independent fee appraiser is that we’re too darn independent for our own good. If we were all members of the Guild (AGA) we could act collectively and legally. I’m retiring soon so it won’t matter much to me but I hate that our profession is being demeaned and denigrated.

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A 2024 M&A Update

Auto Dealer Valuation Insights

In last week’s post, Travis Harms opened the year by offering a few key questions that family business owners and directors should ask themselves in 2024. One of these questions suggests a thorough review of your family business’s M&A strategy.

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Merck Lands Cancer Fighter Harpoon Therapeutics For $680M

Law 360 M&A

Merck has entered into an agreement to acquire Harpoon Therapeutics, a cancer immunotherapy company founded eight years ago, for $23 per share in cash for an approximate total equity value of $680 million, the companies said Monday.

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The Advantages of Virtual Data Rooms for Secure Data Management and Collaboration

Financial Analyst Insider

Nowadays, in the cybercentury of high technologies, effective data management and collaboration are very important for success. Among the innovative solutions available, virtual data rooms The post The Advantages of Virtual Data Rooms for Secure Data Management and Collaboration appeared first on Financial Analyst Insider.

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Catching Up With Delaware's Chancery Court

Law 360 M&A

Last week in Delaware's court of equity, Berkshire Hathaway took the last exit in a dispute with the minority owner of Pilot truck stops, Guess Inc. shareholders folded up a $30 million settlement, and the co-founders of an LG Electronics Inc. subsidiary won a boardroom battle with the South Korean multinational. Here are all the new year's top highlights so far out of Delaware's Chancery Court.

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Why Is Heart Failure Drug-Focused Cytokinetic Stock Trading Higher Today?

Benzinga

Cytokinetics Inc (NASDAQ: CYTK ) shares are trading higher after a report on potential takeover talks with Novartis AG (NYSE: NVS ). The Wall Street Journal noted that Novartis is nearing the final stages of acquiring Cytokinetics, a company focused on developing heart disease drugs. This move aligns with the trend of pharmaceutical companies acquiring rapidly growing biotechs to enhance their product pipelines.

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Ex-Shearman Leader Among 6-Atty M&A Pickup For Linklaters

Law 360 M&A

Linklaters LLP has hired a six-member mergers and acquisitions team from Shearman & Sterling, including that firm's former global managing partner, to focus on its U.S. growth strategy, the firm announced Monday.

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Mega Matrix Corp. Announced That It Has Successfully Closed the Acquisition of 60% of the Parent of FlexTV, a Short Drama Streaming Platform

Benzinga

PALO ALTO, Calif., Jan. 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mega Matrix Corp. ("MPU" or the "Company") (NYSE: MPU ), today announced that it has entered into and closed a definitive Share Exchange Agreement with FunVerse Holding Limited ("FunVerse"), a company incorporated under the laws of the British Virgin Islands and the sole parent company of Yuder Pte, Ltd. ("Yuder"), and the shareholders of FunVerse on January 7, 2024.