Appraisers Blog

MAY 9, 2025

In reply to Midwest Appraiser. Lenders and their agents shall compensate fee appraisers at a rate that is customary and reasonable for appraisal services performed in the market area of the property being appraised. Evidence for such fees may be established by objective third-party information, such as government agency fee schedules, academic studies, and independent private sector surveys.

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Law 360 M&A

MAY 9, 2025

Behind a towering legal legacy was a man who loved to hike mountains, could recall details of things he read decades ago and was always there for those he cared about, a New Hampshire attorney said as he reflected on a lifelong friendship with U.S. Supreme Court Justice David Souter.

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Appraisers Blog

MAY 9, 2025

OMG, this thread is going to be incredible. Everyone; share this, post please. All too many licensed appraisers at the amc management level, many whom coordinate with the amc trade groups or are integrated alongside, they should all have their licenses stripped. There are hundreds perhaps thousands whom have embraced anti trust, racketeering, restriction of trade, junk fee billing, among other deceptive and non transparent practices which has caused substantial harm to other licensees and the ge

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Financial Times M&A

MAY 9, 2025

Buyout firm Apollo declined to submit offer for FTSE 100 groups household cleaning business

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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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Appraisers Blog

MAY 9, 2025

Appraisal Institute faces a storm: harassment claims against Steinley, testing scandal, & a cozy dance with REVAA. Cindy Chance fights back.

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The Guardian M&A

MAY 9, 2025

Packaged bread, once a household staple, is in inexorable decline because of rising costs and competition from other options Toast and jam, bacon sandwiches and boiled egg with soldiers may be at the heart of traditional British food culture but bread is making up an ever thinner slice of our diet putting pressure on some famous brands. While still one of the most ubiquitous items in shopping baskets, the popularity of the packaged sliced loaf has been sliding downhill since the Hovis lad puffe

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NYT M&A

MAY 9, 2025

At a landmark antitrust trial, a judge is weighing how to define competition for the social media giant in order to decide whether it broke the law.

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Appraisers Blog

MAY 9, 2025

In reply to Working Appraiser. Amc’s have been trashing most working appraisers for two decades. They’ve decimated gse appraisers working positions, advocated against traditional process and developed tools and processes which have put tens of thousands of appraisers out of business, the attrition continues. All the appraisal trade groups had ample time to respond.

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Benzinga

MAY 9, 2025

New On The Block Nestl (SWX: NESN) is trying to offload its premium bottled water bizincluding Perrier and S.Pellegrinofor a thirst-quenching 5 billion euros ($5.6 billion), and it's tapped Rothschild to play matchmaker. Reuters, which broke the news, reports that Nestle wants to keep a stake. The move comes amid some political backwash in France.

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Appraisers Blog

MAY 9, 2025

In reply to Dave. I worked in Montana for 2 years. They refused to give me a reciprocal Certified General after having my license since 1992. I was in good standing so the reasons they gave were that back when CA started giving licenses, the State didn’t review my work as if it was an application for a designation. I had no control over how my home state awarded licenses.

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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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Mckinsey and Company

MAY 9, 2025

Companies globally say they see room for improvement in governance, risk, and compliance (GRC), a new McKinsey survey shows. But a few are bucking the trend with smarter, more effective capabilities.

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Appraisers Blog

MAY 9, 2025

In reply to Midwest Appraiser. Hi there. Sorry, edited that comment down before I read your response. Trying to keep this simple and straight forward. You’re mis reading me. I’m one guy, a low level appraiser whom wants fair working opportunity with gse work and not to be sidelined for having a fair market fee. How could that be too much to ask?

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Law 360 M&A

MAY 9, 2025

In this week's Off The Bench, the NCAA tries again to get its multibillion-dollar compensation settlement approved, two sets of accusers draw Vince McMahon's history of misconduct at the WWE into their complaints, and the men's tennis tour was ordered to stop threatening players over joining an antitrust suit.

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Appraisers Blog

MAY 9, 2025

In reply to Will. Can’t say as I blame you. To continue would be akin to paying the mortgage for the person that has been having an affair with their spouse.

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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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Law 360 M&A

MAY 9, 2025

Justice David Souter, who saw the high court as a moderating force apart from the messiness of politics, subverted the expectations of liberals and conservatives alike during his 19 years on the bench.

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Appraisers Blog

MAY 9, 2025

In reply to Baggins. This again shows how people that criticize an organization that dont belong to it just really make leaps of logic for things they have no experience or information about. You know that there are many people that work for lenders and AMCs that also happen to be members of various Appraisal organizations, including the Appraisal Institute?

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Law 360 M&A

MAY 9, 2025

Being a lawyer not only requires logic and hard work, but also belief, emotion, situational awareness and lots of natural energy playing guitar enhances all of these qualities, increasing my capacity to do my best work, says Kosta Stojilkovic at Wilkinson Stekloff.

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Auto Dealer Valuation Insights

MAY 9, 2025

Succession planning is often misunderstood as a one-time event—a moment when an RIA owner transitions leadership and exits the firm. In reality, succession is best viewed as a process, not a single event. It is a strategic, ongoing effort that requires continuous planning and preparation over many years.

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Law 360 M&A

MAY 9, 2025

Observing that related-party company deals with controllers "are not inherently wrongful," a Delaware vice chancellor on Friday scuttled a pension fund suit challenging a $250 million Fidelity National Financial Inc. investment in a spun-off but still controlled former subsidiary.

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Benzinga

MAY 9, 2025

PHX Minerals Inc. (NYSE: PHX ) shares are trading higher premarket on Friday. The company disclosed an agreement to be acquired by WhiteHawk Income Corporation in an all-cash transaction valued at $4.35 per share, totaling approximately $187 million, including PHX’s net debt. As per the terms of the deal, PHX stockholders will receive $4.35 in cash for each share of PHX common stock owned, net to the holder, without interest and subject to any applicable tax withholding.

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Law 360 M&A

MAY 9, 2025

In this week's Taxation With Representation, 3G Capital takes Skechers private, Sunoco LP buys Parkland Corp., and BCE Inc. and the Public Sector Pension Investment Board launch a wholesale network provider called Network FiberCo.

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Auto Dealer Valuation Insights

MAY 9, 2025

In our Energy Valuation Insights from recent weeks, Mercer Capital’s Sebastian Elzein addressed the challenges facing U.S. O&G drillers, and Bryce Erickson covered the uncertainty in the overall O&G sector due to shifting world trade patterns. This week, we address some of the same themes but focus on the Oilfield Services (OFS) industry.

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Law 360 M&A

MAY 9, 2025

Massumi & Consoli LLP is expanding its transactions team, bringing in a Gibson Dunn & Crutcher LLP mergers and acquisitions expert as a partner in its Los Angeles office.

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Trout CPA

MAY 9, 2025

Trout CPA is proud to announce that Dan Chodan, CPA , Partner, and Travis Oot, CPA , Senior Manager, have been selected by the Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants (PICPA) as 2025 Young Leader Award recipients. Each year, this distinguished honor is awarded to PICPA members under the age of 40 who demonstrate an extraordinary commitment to the accounting profession through active PICPA participation or community service.

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Law 360 M&A

MAY 9, 2025

A New York bankruptcy judge on Friday gave government information technology contractor Sysorex Government Services permission for a June auction of its business over the objections of the U.S. Trustee's Office, which is arguing the case is being heard in the wrong venue.

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NYT M&A

MAY 9, 2025

The Justice Department and Google are wrapping up a three-week hearing that could have a major impact on the search giant and how people gather information online.

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Law 360 M&A

MAY 9, 2025

Activist investor and Lyft shareholder Engine Capital LP on Friday said it's withdrawing its nomination of candidates to stand for election to the ride-hailing company's board of directors at the upcoming annual meeting, saying Lyft's board has taken "an important first step" by agreeing to "significant" share repurchases in the upcoming quarters.

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John Jenkins

MAY 9, 2025

Delaware law has long been the default option when it comes to the law governing acquisition agreements. However, with the Lone Star State making a full court pressto replace Delaware as the nation’s preferred jurisdiction of incorporation, parties to acquisition agreements may eventually face calls for their agreements to be governed by Texas law.

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Law 360 M&A

MAY 9, 2025

Retired Justice David H. Souter, who served on the U.S. Supreme Court from 1990 to 2009, has died at 85, the court announced Friday.

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Harvard Corporate Governance

MAY 9, 2025

Posted by Hester M. Peirce, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, on Friday, May 9, 2025 Editor's Note: Hester M. Peirce is a Commissioner at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. This post is based on her recent remarks. The views expressed in this post are those of Commissioner Peirce and do not necessarily reflect those of the Securities and Exchange Commission or its staff.

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Law 360 M&A

MAY 9, 2025

The retired Justice David Souter defied simple definition, viewed as a staunch conservative until he co-wrote an opinion upholding abortion rights in 1992. He did not hew to partisan lines, but reshaped the civil litigation landscape and took an unexpected stand in an extraordinarily close presidential election.

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Harvard Corporate Governance

MAY 9, 2025

Posted by the Harvard Law School Forum on Corporate Governance, on Friday, May 9, 2025 Editor's Note: This roundup contains a collection of the posts published on the Forum during the week of May 2-8, 2025 Are Executive Incentive Plan Payouts for AIP and PSUs Aligned with Shareholder Returns? Posted by Ira T. Kay, Patrick Haggerty, and Mike Kesner, Pay Governance LLC, on Friday, May 2, 2025 Tags: Board of Directors , incentive plans , Shareholders , TSR Corporate Climate Disclosures and Practice

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Appraisers Blog

MAY 9, 2025

Baggins me thinks you mischacterize the profession. I’m not mad at the AMC’s because I work according to my own standards and my own fees. And, I know many who do the same. I will agree that too many appraisers are AFRAID to demand higher fees, but that is their call.

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Global Finance

MAY 9, 2025

When Nasdaq-listed, Kentucky-headquartered metallurgical coal developer Ramaco Resources announced in 2023 that it discovered rare earth elements in its Wyoming coal minewhere they werent expectedthe developer became the latest participant in the estimated $7.2 billion rare earths market. The company, which posted $11.2 million in net profit on $666.3 million in revenue in 2024, plans to begin pilot production and processing of rare earth metals later this year.

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