Harvard Corporate Governance
JANUARY 26, 2024
Posted by Lawrence A. Cunningham and Carlos Juarez, Mayer Brown LLP, on Friday, January 26, 2024 Editor's Note: Lawrence A. Cunningham is Special Counsel in Mayer Brown’s New York office, and Carlos Juarez is a Project Administrator at Mayer Brown LLP and J.D. Candidate at Villanova University Charles Widger School of Law. This post is based on their Mayer Brown memorandum.
Mckinsey and Company
JANUARY 26, 2024
Today’s changing world calls for bold leadership. Moshik Temkin explores the traits of dynamic leaders in history and how they worked with power—or in opposition to it—to meet the moment.
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Law 360 M&A
JANUARY 26, 2024
Water Gremlin Co. told a Delaware bankruptcy judge Friday that it is in talks with environmental regulators to close the sale of its lead battery terminal and fishing sinker plant while it tries to get a handle on what kind of tort liability the plant is leaving it with.
Mckinsey and Company
JANUARY 26, 2024
Capital-intensive, sustainable businesses offer growth on a scale achieved by technology juggernauts of recent decades. But they face a different set of challenges. Here’s how they can overcome them.
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.
Appraisers Blog
JANUARY 26, 2024
I have been through the mill in the last 3 years. A racial claim from a “serial financer” Then when it came to mine where I was honest and did not hit the value he thought his home was worth, he brought forth all hell. Complained to the VA and HUD with racist claims against me. Your turn will come, it is just a matter of time. This is horrible!!!
Mckinsey and Company
JANUARY 26, 2024
In this interview, the CIO and the director of infrastructure and user services group at the US Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) emphasize the need to place people—not only technology—at the center of cloud transformations.
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Mckinsey and Company
JANUARY 26, 2024
Global forces are pushing the world into a new period in which rules will have to change fundamentally. In these uncertain yet exciting times, Asia is poised to lead the way.
The Guardian M&A
JANUARY 26, 2024
Regulators’ reports on public interest risk now due on 11 March after late change in consortium’s structure prompts further review Telegraph CEO steps down A second investigation has been launched into the Barclay family’s deal to transfer control of the Telegraph newspaper group, pushing the deadline for regulators’ reports on the public interest threat it poses by more than six weeks.
Mckinsey and Company
JANUARY 26, 2024
Senior airline executive and inclusion advocate Michael Swiatek outlines the changes required to enhance travel experiences for those with disabilities.
Appraisers Blog
JANUARY 26, 2024
We can refuse to bid on it or refuse to accept the assignment, right? I will refuse an assignment if the property has major issues or if it’s listed way over market value. You just know no one will be happy with your value if it’s listed way over market. No appraiser needs that worry and stress for a few hundred bucks. We just can’t refuse to do the appraisal after we accepted it and inspected?
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
Machen McChesney
JANUARY 26, 2024
The Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement Act of 2019 (SECURE Act of 2019) and the SECURE 2.0 Act of 2022 (collectively, SECURE) enacted a new mandate that, starting in 2024, long-term, part-time (LTPT) employees must be allowed to make salary deferrals into their employer’s 401(k) plan.
Appraisers Blog
JANUARY 26, 2024
Damned if you do, damned if you don’t has become the new normal in the real estate appraisal profession. It's a lose-lose situation for us.
NYT M&A
JANUARY 26, 2024
JetBlue now says that it could back out of the acquisition just a week after the company said it intended to appeal a judge’s decision to block the deal.
Appraisers Blog
JANUARY 26, 2024
In reply to PJTMC. True, but they come from both. It is true assessors values are typically lower than fair market values. No one tells assessors that you have assessed my property too low. If they did their taxes would be higher. We complain when they go up on the value. It does not need to be a black & white issue. It is a made up issue that is costing unjust pain and anguish to Caucasians in this profession.
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.
Law 360 M&A
JANUARY 26, 2024
A Manhattan federal jury on Friday began deliberating claims by a Black former Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP associate that he was fired for airing concerns about racial bias in what his lawyer called a clandestine retaliation plot.
Appraisers Blog
JANUARY 26, 2024
Damned if you do, damned if you don’t has become the new normal in the real estate appraisal profession. It's a lose-lose situation for us.
Law 360 M&A
JANUARY 26, 2024
The unsecured creditors in Manhattan-based marketing firm Troika Media Group's Chapter 11 case have asked a New York bankruptcy judge to reject the company's plan for a sale to its secured lender, alleging the transaction would only benefit secured lenders and leave the business administratively insolvent.
Appraisers Blog
JANUARY 26, 2024
In reply to Eric Morse. Eric: Please read over your own posts, in which I see far more negatives than most of the posts in this pretty informative bunch of participants. By the way, I tire of looking for any forum in any industry that provides any significant amount of positive comment. These forums are designed and intended for interaction meant to recognize and solve the problems of an industry, not to patronize industry manipulators into labeling us as passively pleased with all that is going
The Guardian M&A
JANUARY 26, 2024
CMA will assess impact proposed deal could have on competition for consumers and businesses Business live – latest updates The UK competition regulator has launched an investigation into the proposed merger of Vodafone and Three to create the UK’s largest mobile phone operator. The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) now has up to 40 days to examine the deal and decide whether it warrants being subjected to a full, in-depth investigation on competition grounds.
Appraisers Blog
JANUARY 26, 2024
In reply to Bruce W Lennick. Well, it would appear that we are ALL angry about something in the appraisal industry evolution. I don’t think “anger management” in general is reasonable, since that suggests the problem is our own. It IS our own, but only because most of the anger is mis-directed or not quite focused on the source. People will always take advantage of a situation gifted to them, and that includes the ability to falsely accuse someone of something in order to distr
Sun Acquisitions
JANUARY 26, 2024
Selling a business is a significant financial decision that comes with various considerations, and one of the most important aspects to be aware of is the tax implications. Understanding the tax consequences of selling your business can help you make informed decisions and optimize your financial outcome. Here are six key considerations you need to know about tax implications when selling a business. 1.
Appraisers Blog
JANUARY 26, 2024
The obvious is what no one is talking about at all. Most if not all the bias and racist complaints are coming from refinances, not sales? It would be interesting to know the statistics on that. This is not to infer there are not bad people out here doing bad things only the dynamics between the two types of appraisals and the reactions of owners. It would also be interesting to find out what a property is being assessed by the local Assessor that, in my experience and area, are much lower than t
Law 360 M&A
JANUARY 26, 2024
A New York hedge fund that helped draft a failed $2.6 billion deal to take a casino in the Philippines public by merging with a special purpose acquisition company is now trying to intervene in the company's Delaware lawsuit against the casino's operators, challenging a pending settlement that would end their Chancery Court litigation.
Appraisers Blog
JANUARY 26, 2024
They realize they have shot themselves in the foot by targeting Appraisers for bias. no wonder Appraisers are declining these left and right. They cannot have it both ways. I refuse to walk into a no win situation. It is either not in my coverage area (which I have the right to change at will as that is a business decision for me) or I am booked for a month.
Law 360 M&A
JANUARY 26, 2024
An activist hedge fund principal and four affiliated funds were hit with hefty Delaware Chancery Court pretrial sanctions Friday for unexplained loss or deletion of electronic messages sought for a stockholder challenge to Sanofi's $11.6 billion acquisition of biomedical venture Bioverativ.
Appraisers Blog
JANUARY 26, 2024
In reply to Russell. There is talk of Ben Carson as (he who shall not be named) VP, and boy, that would be a breath of fresh air. When Ben was in charge of HUD, things moved smoothly, everyone was happy. I miss Ben Carson, he was awesome, fair, intelligent, ethical, and honest. We need more people like that in government. [link] His achievements at HUD.
Law 360 M&A
JANUARY 26, 2024
As a slowdown in mergers and acquisitions has increased insurer appetite for underwriting small-cap transactions, buyers of small and midsize enterprises stand to benefit from easier access to representations and warranties insurance, which can add protection and reassurance for all parties involved in a deal, say Caroline Thee and Ewelina Mikocewicz at Taft Stettinius.
Appraisers Blog
JANUARY 26, 2024
In reply to Older Beige Woman. The idea is to eliminate the appraiser from doing the physical work, that way there is no possibility of bias. If you haven’t already done Hybrids or Desktop appraisals, that is where this business is headed.
Law 360 M&A
JANUARY 26, 2024
A Texas bankruptcy judge approved a $105 million post-petition financing package in the case of insurance software company Ebix Inc. on Friday, overruling an objection from the Office of the U.S. Trustee concerning a rolling up of $70 million in existing debt.
Appraisers Blog
JANUARY 26, 2024
In reply to Mary Cummins. Any more we as appraisers have to very careful how we turn down an assignment; before I accept one I research the area/house/contract to see if it’s something I want to do, what I don’t want to do is ever be accused of anything wrong… that being said, if the subject doesn’t meet my criteria I tell them that I’m booking 3 weeks out at present, I MIGHT be able to have the report back in 4 weeks… works every time.
Auto Dealer Valuation Insights
JANUARY 26, 2024
This week, we’re following up on our “Vroom, Zoom, and Stock Market Boom” from the end of Q2 2020, as Vroom announced it is ceasing e-commerce operations. Vroom is very much a sign of the times for its era. We discuss its short, checkered history as a public company and what auto dealers can learn from the past few years.
Appraisers Blog
JANUARY 26, 2024
In reply to Older Beige Woman. ‘proclaimed we are prohibited from turning down an assignment where there might be a perception of bias.’ The appropriate response; ‘Please point out where that specific guidance is located in the ethics book.’ The appraiser is always the final word on forming scope of work and accepting engagement requests or not.
Auto Dealer Valuation Insights
JANUARY 26, 2024
As we’ve often highlighted on this blog, transaction activity in the RIA space has increased dramatically over the last decade. Alongside this increase in deal activity, there have been significant developments in the supporting infrastructure for M&A. Many large consolidators now have dedicated outreach and deal teams and standardized due diligence processes.
Appraisers Blog
JANUARY 26, 2024
I attended a USPAP class last week via Zoom where 6 1/2 hours of the 7 hr. update consisted of appraiser bias with the last 1/2 hour covering prohibited words. And yes indeed, the preacher vehemently proclaimed we are prohibited from turning down an assignment where there might be a perception of bias. Maybe the census tract reflects a larger percentage of the population to be a protected class.
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