Fri.Apr 18, 2025

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Tariffs and global trade: The economic impact on business

Mckinsey and Company

The recent wave of tariffs and other trade controls has created radical uncertainty for businesses. Heres how decision-makers can best position their companies to thrive in the evolving landscape.

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‘We had to buy them’: old emails haunt Zuckerberg in high-stakes trial

Financial Times M&A

Meta founders antitrust defence rests on showing that TikTok is rapidly expanding in his main market

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Comment on Appraisal Institute Scandal – Widespread Fraud Uncovered by Skip Wines on Facebook

Appraisers Blog

The Appraisal Institute is embroiled in yet another scandal, and this time it involves widespread fraud and cover-ups at the highest levels.

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Capital One’s $35.5bn takeover of Discover Financial approved by US

Financial Times M&A

Biggest bank merger since 2008 to go ahead

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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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Comment on Appraisal Institute Scandal – Widespread Fraud Uncovered by Frustrated Appraiser

Appraisers Blog

In reply to Brent Johnson. ” remain committed to the highest ethical and professional standards” Oh but it is ok for Craig Steinley to sit and testify that appraisers are bias and need further education???? Seems they don’t comprehend the definition of their own words.

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Author Talks: What Microsoft can teach us about innovation

Mckinsey and Company

Innovation is not about waiting for a eureka moment. Drawing from seven case studies at Microsoft, two innovation leaders reveal what actually drives breakthrough results.

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Global Lighthouse voices: A talk with Bosch Mobility China COO Norman Roth

Mckinsey and Company

Norman Roth believes in challenging the status quo via fostering a problem-welcoming culture. For him, the distinction between a premier company and an average one lies in their approach to inevitable challenges.

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Comment on Fannie Mae Fraud and Abuse Exposed by Vaughn

Appraisers Blog

Fannie Mae has been a breeding ground for fraud & abuse, dismantling critical underwriting standards that once protected our housing market.

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Eagle Ford Production Edges Downward Again on Reduced Drilling

Auto Dealer Valuation Insights

The economics of oil & gas production vary by region. Mercer Capital focuses on trends in several plays including the Eagle Ford, Permian, Haynesville, and Marcellus and Utica. This quarter we take a closer look at the Eagle Ford. Eagle Ford production (on a barrels of oil equivalent, or “boe” basis) dipped 2.9% since March 2024.

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Comment on Fannie Mae Fraud and Abuse Exposed by Hudsharm

Appraisers Blog

Fannie Mae has been a breeding ground for fraud & abuse, dismantling critical underwriting standards that once protected our housing market.

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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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RIA M&A Update: Q1 2025

Auto Dealer Valuation Insights

A activity in the RIA industry, which had been trailing 2023 levels for much of 2024, experienced a surge in January. This spike set a new record for monthly deal volume, exceeding the high watermark set in October 2024. Q1 2025 was a record-setting quarter for deal volume.

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Comment on Fannie Mae Fraud and Abuse Exposed by Jeff

Appraisers Blog

In reply to Older and maybe Wiser. I wonder how much they spend on collateral underwriter.

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Harkins to Co-present at the 2025 NADC Annual Member Conference

Auto Dealer Valuation Insights

David W. R. Harkins, CFA, ABV is co-presenting at the 2025 NADC Annual Member Conference on May 6, 2025, in Naples, Florida. He will be presenting alongside David Blum, JD of Akerman LLP, and John Davis, CPA and Mike Toth, CFA of Haig Partners.

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Comment on Fannie Mae Fraud and Abuse Exposed by PNW appraiser

Appraisers Blog

Fannie Mae has been a breeding ground for fraud & abuse, dismantling critical underwriting standards that once protected our housing market.

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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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Harms & Bronza Presenting at Cornell Estate Planning Practicum

Auto Dealer Valuation Insights

Mercer Capital’s Travis W. Harms, CFA, CPA/ABV and Timothy K. Bronza, CPA, ASA will be presenting at the Cornell Estate Planning Practicum in Ithaca, New York on April 28, 2025. They will each present a session on the topic of typical estate planning challenges, with a focus on planning and administration of closely held businesses.

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Comment on Fannie Mae Fraud and Abuse Exposed by Dave

Appraisers Blog

Dear friends, Note how I got out on this one early – why – because all attention should be focused towards (x-real estate broker) Lyle Reike!

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Heritage Coal Challenges Ex-Owner's Liens In Ch. 11 Offshoot

Law 360 M&A

Bankrupt coal producer Heritage Coal & Natural Resources LLC has asked a Delaware bankruptcy judge to reject the asserted liens of the company's former owner and general manager, saying the debtor's equipment is already subject to liens of prepetition lenders.

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Comment on Fannie Mae Fraud and Abuse Exposed by Dave

Appraisers Blog

Fannie Mae has been a breeding ground for fraud & abuse, dismantling critical underwriting standards that once protected our housing market.

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Eletson's New Owners Look To Oust Reed Smith From Cases

Law 360 M&A

Reorganized Greek oil shipping group Eletson Holdings Inc. has told a New York bankruptcy judge that Reed Smith LLP should stop representing the company and its former owners in litigation and appeals or face sanctions.

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Comment on Hybrid Appraisals – Flawed Data or Flawed Agenda? by Mars

Appraisers Blog

Reggora's survey results on hybrid appraisals is a textbook example of twisting flawed data to fit a preconceived flawed narrative.

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5 Takeaways From Texas Stock Exchange's SEC Filing

Law 360 M&A

The newly formed Texas Stock Exchange LLC is proposing rules that largely resemble those of the New York heavyweights it seeks to challenge, along with some notable differences, leaving questions on how the exchange will distinguish itself. Here are five takeaways from TXSE's securities filing.

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Comment on Fannie Mae Fraud and Abuse Exposed by BDL

Appraisers Blog

Fannie Mae has been a breeding ground for fraud & abuse, dismantling critical underwriting standards that once protected our housing market.

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KKR Blasts 'Draconian' DOJ Suit Over Alleged Filing Errors

Law 360 M&A

In a motion to dismiss a U.S. Department of Justice lawsuit that could carry $650 million in penalties, private equity giant KKR accused the government of pursuing "draconian, unconstitutional and unprecedented penalties" over what it called "immaterial. purported errors" in routine merger filings.

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Comment on Fannie Mae Fraud and Abuse Exposed by Pray Hard

Appraisers Blog

Fannie Mae has been a breeding ground for fraud & abuse, dismantling critical underwriting standards that once protected our housing market.

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Saxton & Stump's M&A Chair Moves To Fox Rothschild

Law 360 M&A

Fox Rothschild LLP has grown its corporate offerings in Pennsylvania with the addition of Saxton & Stump LLC's former mergers and acquisitions leader, according to a Friday announcement.

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Comment on Fannie Mae Fraud and Abuse Exposed by Pat

Appraisers Blog

Fannie Mae has been a breeding ground for fraud & abuse, dismantling critical underwriting standards that once protected our housing market.

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An Unrestrained, Bright-Eyed View Of Legal AI's Future

Law 360 M&A

Todd Itami at Covington offers a bright-eyed, laughing-all-the-way, skydive look at what the legal industry could look like after an artificial intelligence revolution, which he believes may happen much sooner and more dramatically than we expect.

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Comment on Fannie Mae Fraud and Abuse Exposed by Older and maybe Wiser

Appraisers Blog

Department of Government Efficiency. THANK YOU – DOGE And to think 1/2 the United States of America remains up in arms about stopping this government waste. Fannie & Freddie HATE real estate appraisers. Never… never forget that.

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Latham-Led Vacasa Sticks With Casago, Rejects $131M Bid

Law 360 M&A

Latham & Watkins LLP-advised Vacasa said Friday that its board has rejected a revised acquisition bid from Davidson Kempner Capital Management, indicating that price alone wasn't enoughto result in a superior deal to the company's existing agreement with Casago.

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Comment on Fannie Mae Fraud and Abuse Exposed by Lee Mealone

Appraisers Blog

Fannie Mae has been a breeding ground for fraud & abuse, dismantling critical underwriting standards that once protected our housing market.

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Taxation With Representation: Davis Polk, Simpson Thacher

Law 360 M&A

In this week's Taxation With Representation, Global Payments Inc. buys Worldpay from GTCR and FIS, Intel Corp. sells a stake in its Altera business to Silver Lake, KKR acquires OSTTRA from S&P Global and CME Group, and Canada's Capital Power Corp. nabs two U.S. natural gas power plants.

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Stockpickers: Takeover speculation likely to continue for TT Electronics

Financial Times M&A

But sometimes rejecting a bid can pay off handsomely

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Capital One's Discover Deal Gets Bank Regulators' Approval

Law 360 M&A

The Federal Reserve and Office of the Comptroller of the Currency said Friday that they have signed off on Capital One NA's purchase of Discover Bank, granting the last regulatory approvals needed for the $35 billion banking megadeal's completion.

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Del. Chancery Dismisses Claim Citing Controller’s Greater Interest in Buyer than Target

John Jenkins

This Sidley Enhanced Scrutiny blog discusses the Delaware Chancerys recent rare pre-discovery dismissal of an entire fairness claim in In re Skillsoft Stockholders Litigation (Del. Ch.; 2.25). The claim involved the acquisition of Codecademy by Skillsoft in November 2021, shortly after Skillsoft went public via de-SPAC. In the de-SPAC, Prosus acquired a 38.

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