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How Issuers and Investors Can Find Common Ground on ESG

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by James Killerlane, BNY Mellon, on Tuesday, July 12, 2022 Editor's Note: James Killerlane is the Corporate Secretary, Managing Director and Deputy General Counsel of BNY Mellon. This post is based on a BNY Mellon report. Related research from the Program on Corporate Governance includes Companies Should Maximize Shareholder Welfare Not Market Value by Oliver Hart and Luigi Zingales (discussed on the Forum here ); Reconciling Fiduciary Duty and Social Conscience: The Law and Economics of

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Desktops Are Being Done WRONG!

Appraisers Blog

Appraisers, back in April, I was notified by someone “close to the action” of appraisal report submittals to the GSE’s, that many Desktops are being submitted back to lenders TOTALLY WRONG by the assigned appraisers! These reports are being captured and evaluated in the current Desktop observation and testing phase of the UCDP evaluations. Lenders use the UCDP as an initial report Quality Control check so that any problems can be identified, and sent back to the appraiser for correction, before

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The Proposed SEC Climate Disclosure Rule: A Comment from the Business Roundtable

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Maria Ghazal, Business Roundtable, on Tuesday, July 12, 2022 Editor's Note: Maria Ghazal is Senior Vice President & Counsel for the Business Roundtable. This post is based on a comment letter submitted by the Business Roundtable to the SEC regarding the Proposed SEC Climate Disclosure Rule. Related research from the Program on Corporate Governance includes The Illusory Promise of Stakeholder Governance (discussed on the Forum here ) and Will Corporations Deliver Value to All Stakeh

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Ex-M&A Lawyer From Twitter's Law Firm Has Advice For Elon Musk, But Calls Him 'Rich, Weird And Stubborn'

Benzinga

Matt Levine is a Bloomberg Opinion columnist covering the financial markets, and he’s got a word of advice for Tesla Inc’s (NASDAQ: TSLA ) Elon Musk on how to handle the Twitter Inc (NYSE: TWTR ) buyout fallout. It is worth mentioning that Levine is also a former mergers and acquisitions attorney at the law firm Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz — the same firm Twitter hired to sue Musk.

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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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Supreme Court Decision Casts Doubt on SEC’s Climate Proposal and Other Regulatory Initiatives

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Christina Thomas, Andrew Olmem, and Katelyn Merick, Mayer Brown LLP, on Tuesday, July 12, 2022 Editor's Note: Christina Thomas and Andrew Olmem are Partners and Katelyn Merick is an Associate at Mayer Brown LLP. This post is based on their Mayer Brown memorandum. On June 30, 2022, the U.S. Supreme Court decided West Virginia et al. v. Environmental Protection Agency , holding that the EPA lacks authority under Section 7411(d) of the Clean Air Act to limit greenhouse gas emissions from

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The benefits of an automated outbound marketing

Avanade

With the advances in marketing technology, outbound marketing now has the potential to be a personable and relatable approach particularly with complex or customised products, services, and solutions.

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What the Language of Shareholder Stewardship Can Teach Us

Reynolds Holding

Stewardship has, along with sustainability, social equality, biodiversity, and climate risk management, emerged in recent years as a favorite buzzword in corporate governance and investment management circles. But the language used by investors to express stewardship objectives and practices varies significantly. For some, stewardship is nearly synonymous with voting: it is a matter of shareholder engagement with company management and is aimed at maximizing long-term value.

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Financing net zero: Banks and companies cooperating on decarbonization

Mckinsey and Company

Getting to net-zero emissions can be complex and costly. At McKinsey’s Tomorrow Conference, three European executives discussed the capital requirements and banks’ efforts to help companies meet them.

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California Bill Requires AG Approval Without Regard To Geographic Or Constitutional Limits

National Law Review M&A

Keith Paul Bishop Jurisdiction: California Type of Law: Health Law & Managed Care Mergers & Acquisitions Corporate & Business Organizations Election Law / Legislative News

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Can Elon Musk Get Out of Buying Twitter?

NYT M&A

In April, the world’s richest man agreed to pay $44 billion for the social network. Now he wants the deal canceled.

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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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Len Blavatnik’s streaming group DAZN in talks to buy rival Eleven Sports

Financial Times M&A

Eleven owns live broadcast rights in sport at a time when broadcasters and Big Tech are vying to screen events

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Twitter Sues Musk After He Tries Backing Out of $44 Billion Deal

NYT M&A

The question of whether Elon Musk must buy Twitter, as he agreed to do in April, is headed to a court in Delaware.

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Why Infosys’s cofounder Nilekani is urging leaders to use tech for good

Mckinsey and Company

The cofounder of the multinational IT company believes Indian start-ups will soon develop technologies to transform education, healthcare, and other social challenges.

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BREAKING: Twitter Opens Chancery Suit Fight To Force $44M Musk Sale

Law 360 M&A

Twitter Inc. made good Tuesday on its threat to sue Elon Musk in Delaware for attempting to escape his $44 billion offer to buy the social media giant, accusing the tech mogul of fighting the deal amid market downturns and a $100 million slide in his flagship Tesla Inc.'s value.

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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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Twitter sues to force Elon Musk to complete $44bn deal

Financial Times M&A

Move follows billionaire’s attempt to walk away from buying social media company

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Twitter's Most Biting Criticisms In Its Suit Against Elon Musk

Law 360 M&A

Twitter struck first in the legal battle with Elon Musk over his attempts to back out of a $44 billion deal to buy the social media giant, launching a frank complaint Tuesday in the Delaware Chancery Court that hammers the billionaire with heaps of vitriol and spares few adjectives to describe an alleged plot to cancel the transaction.

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Serica Energy board rejects £1bn bid from smaller oil and gas rival Kistos

Financial Times M&A

Cash-and-shares offer comes from company led by North Sea dealmaker Andrew Austin

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Strategies For Effectively Marketing Law Firm ESG Practices

Law 360 M&A

As law firms increasingly launch stand-alone environmental, social and corporate governance practices amid rising client demands, they should consider new marketing and client development practices that illuminate their capabilities as well their own sustainability and ethics-related initiatives, says Elle Walch at Ball Janik.

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ISS Discusses Progress in Racial and Ethnic Diversity on U.S. Boards Since 2020

Reynolds Holding

The summer of 2020 was a turning point in the push for corporate diversity and inclusion initiatives. The tragic murder of George Floyd and the reactions that followed it resulted in demands for racial equality and anti-racism measures that resounded across the globe, including the corporate world. Subsequently, many companies pledged to do their part to address inequalities and, likewise, many investors began to seriously reflect on their racial and ethnic diversity policies.

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Ackman To Dissolve Massive $4B SPAC, Refund Investors

Law 360 M&A

Bill Ackman's massive special purpose acquisition company Pershing Square Tontine Holdings Ltd. will dissolve this month, having failed to find a target, although the hedge fund giant still plans to proceed with a new acquisition tool developed from his SPAC venture.

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Supporting creators and innovators in the future of mobility

Mckinsey and Company

An interview with Morgan Stanley’s Regina Savage at M30.

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Two Firms Lead SPAC Merger For $1B Entertainment Co.

Law 360 M&A

White & Case-led Falcon's Beyond will merge with a special purpose acquisition company steered by Gibson Dunn in a move that would value the entertainment company at about $1 billion, Falcon's Beyond said Tuesday.

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Why Elon Musk Can’t Back Out of Buying Twitter, According to Twitter

NYT M&A

Here are some of the company’s main legal arguments.

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Twitter Sues Elon Musk To Force Buyout: How Chuck Norris Memes, Poop Emojis, Texts Play A Role

Benzinga

Social media platform Twitter Inc (NYSE: TWTR ) filed suit Tuesday against Tesla Inc (NASDAQ: TSLA ) CEO Elon Musk in an effort to force the proposed $44-billion takeover of the social media platform that Musk withdrew from last week. The lawsuit includes details of the merger agreement and how Musk’s Twitter use and memes could come up in court.

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Estate Planning: How to Select an Executor, Trustee to Carry Out Your Wishes

Concannon Miller

There are several steps to creating and carrying out an estate plan — not all of which will fall on you. For example, other people must act as your plan's executor and trust's trustee (although they can be the same person). Your responsibility is to name an executor and trustee (if you have a trust) that you know will faithfully follow your instructions and meet fiduciary duties.

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The Tax Obligations if Your Business Closes It's Doors.

Machen McChesney

Sadly, many businesses have been forced to shut down recently due to the pandemic and the economy. If this is your situation, we can assist you, including taking care of the various tax responsibilities that must be met.

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Red flags that trigger a sales tax audit

Henry Horne

A 2022 survey of business that had been audited in the last 18 months revealed just how much businesses stand to lose on audits, why they are audited, and the most likely state to get an audit notice from. Here are some red flags that trigger a sales tax audit. Don’t miss: Religious leader tax … Keep Reading. The post Red flags that trigger a sales tax audit appeared first on Henry+Horne.

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This Company Expects Increasing Distribution Lines, Acquisitions And Expansion Drive That Could See Its Products On Lots Of Shelves And Bars In America

Benzinga

Splash Beverage Group’s portfolio includes TapouT sports performance drink. In 2018, the global beverage market reached about $1.5 trillion. In six years, the industry is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.10% to reach a market size of about $1.8 trillion by 2024, according to Research And Markets. These figures could paint a picture of a booming industry with players fighting neck and neck for spots on shelves or in bars.

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Jenner & Block Adds Third FTC Veteran To Antitrust Practice

Law 360 M&A

Jenner & Block on Tuesday announced it had hired another Federal Trade Commission veteran — the latest in a string of such recruits — to expand the firm's merger clearance, strategic counseling, compliance and litigation abilities.

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Twitter turns Musk’s own Tweets against him to build case for $44bn deal

Financial Times M&A

Social media company makes liberal use of billionaire’s posts in lawsuit aimed to force through sale

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Bringing Safety and Security to Your Firm

Accounting Web

Practice Excellence Bringing Safety and Security to Your Firm.

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Why one of Europe’s biggest fortunes is betting on pets

Financial Times M&A

Plus, merger arbs are finding ample opportunity and Bill Ackman hands back his Spac money

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Five Fifty: Travel takes off

Mckinsey and Company

Air travel is back. Here’s what airline execs need to know to help boost travel industry recovery and navigate the latest influx of fliers.

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MERGER AND ACQUISITION IN BANKING SECTOR

Law Essentials M&A

This research paper is written by Abhishek Singh studying in Bharati Vidyapeeth New Law College, Pune at LLB 3 years course. 2020 – 2023.

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