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A self-made clothing honcho, a trailblazing female exec, and an enterprising NBA player

Mckinsey and Company

Our April obituaries also include an architect behind New Yorks High Line, an entrepreneur who shifted from dresses to dough, and a forward-thinking food scientist who cooked up a cocoa delight: Nutella.

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REAG Welcomes Harshid Patel as New Analyst

Scott Mashuda

For Immediate Release REAG is pleased to announce the addition of Harshid Patel to our team as an Analyst. In this role, Harshid will support the execution of both buy-side and sell-side transactions, contributing his expertise to financial modeling, valuation analysis, and the preparation of marketing materials. Harshid brings valuable experience and education to REAG, holding a Master of Science in Quantitative Finance from Northeastern University and having successfully completed Level II of

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Advancing America’s holistic health

Mckinsey and Company

Living longer and healthier can help people be more productive in the workplace. Here are three ways in which the US government and healthcare system can help.

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Comment on A Cry from the Appraisal Trenches: The Fall of GSE Oversight by HudsHarm

Appraisers Blog

We appraisers are the GSE systems backbone, the last line of defense against fraud and predatory schemes.

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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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How to Grow Your SaaS Business from $0 to $50 Million ARR

Lighter Capital

We walk you through everything you need to know to grow your SaaS business from idea to $50 million in annual revenue. Between building your product, your internal processes and your startup team, there are a lot of moving parts to manage to keep the business moving in the right direction. Here's what to do to complete the journey in 3 stages.

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Comment on Fannie Mae’s Conservatorship: A Babysitter’s Blunder by Baggins

Appraisers Blog

Calling the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) a babysitter for Fannie Mae doesnt fully capture the dysfunction.

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Comment on Fannie Mae’s Conservatorship: A Babysitter’s Blunder by Beachy

Appraisers Blog

In reply to Koma. Your math is horrible. They starting paying the money back in 2012 and finished in 2017. The GSE’s paid back more than they borrowed.

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7-Eleven owner opens books wider to Couche-Tard’s $50bn bid

Financial Times M&A

Japans Seven & i gives Canadian rival access to financial information long requested for due diligence work

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Comment on Fannie Mae Fraud and Abuse Exposed by Baggins

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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Google’s Chief Says Breakup Proposal Would Hobble Business

NYT M&A

Sundar Pichai told a federal judge that the governments solution to fix its monopoly in search would harm innovation.

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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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Comment on Fannie Mae’s Conservatorship: A Babysitter’s Blunder by Koma

Appraisers Blog

Calling the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) a babysitter for Fannie Mae doesnt fully capture the dysfunction.

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The rise of the AI investment banker

Financial Times M&A

Plus, the Goldman of the Tropics and John Waldrons take on tariffs

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Comment on UWM Underwriters Subsidized by Appraisers by Baggins

Appraisers Blog

Update; The ANOW platform, seeking to take yet another cut of the appraisers fee. Is so wildly successful, they’re having to offer coupons.

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TikTok Exec Calls Facebook, Instagram 'Complements'

Law 360 M&A

A TikTok executive said Wednesday that his company views Facebook and Instagram as "complements" to the Chinese-owned short-form video platform rather than direct competitors playing in the same market, in testimonythat largely supportedthe Federal Trade Commission's claim that Meta dominatespersonal social networking services.

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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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Nicholas Pregeant

LaPorte

At LaPorte, our employees are more than just part of the teamtheyre the heart of everything we do. Each individual brings unique skills, experiences, and… The post Nicholas Pregeant first appeared on LaPorte.

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5 Takeaways From PitchBook's Surprising Q1 Report

Law 360 M&A

The latest data from PitchBook's Q1 Global M&A Report found that global M&A activity was robust in the first quarter of 2025, defying a prevailing sentiment about a sluggish start to the year, but the firm indicated that a slowdown in dealmaking could soon reveal itself in its data.

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Barclays’ UK rebalancing act looks wobbly

Financial Times M&A

Groups bet on its domestic banking and wealth management businesses will need to start delivering results quickly

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2 SPACs Tap Public Markets For $321M Combined

Law 360 M&A

Two separate special purpose acquisition companies have announced plans to raise a combined $321 million through their respective initial public offerings.

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Spain’s antitrust watchdog approves BBVA’s €11bn hostile bid for Sabadell

Financial Times M&A

Government will now have final say on deal that could make banks a force in Spanish loan market

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Akoustis Gets OK For $30M Sale To SpaceX Subsidiary

Law 360 M&A

A Delaware bankruptcy judge has approved a $30 million sale of some of the assets of radio frequency filter maker Akoustis Technologies to a SpaceX subsidiary after the debtor reached an agreement with a competitor that had concerns about trade secrets possibly being sold.

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Indemnification: Del. Supreme on Condition Precedent & Potential Forfeiture in Claim Procedures

John Jenkins

Earlier this week, inThompson Street Capital Partners, IV v. Sonova(Del. Sup.

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Judge Rejects $5M Fee Bid In Prospect Medical's Ch. 11

Law 360 M&A

Bankruptcy Code provisions that allow creditors who make substantial contributions to be reimbursed for costs don't cover Prospect Medical's pre-Chapter 11 investment banker, a Texas bankruptcy judge said Wednesday, rejecting a finance firm's bid for a $5 million sale fee.

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Corporate Transparency Act Update: No Reporting for US Entities and New Deadlines for Foreign Entities

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by Melissa Goldstein, Jessica Romano, and Kyle Hendrix, Schulte Roth & Zabel LLP, on Wednesday, April 30, 2025 Editor's Note: Melissa Goldstein is a Partner, Jessica Romano is Special Counsel, and Kyle Hendrix is an Associate at Schulte Roth & Zabel LLP. This post is based on an SRZ memorandum by Ms. Goldstein, Ms. Romano, Mr. Hendrix, Betty Santangelo , Michael S.

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Honeywell, Sourcing Co. End Scuffle Over Soured Supply Deal

Law 360 M&A

Honeywell has dropped its lawsuit accusing a sourcing company of making up quality concerns to bail on a contract for medical-grade gloves, according to a notice filed in the North Carolina Business Court.

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Survey Highlights Strong Investor Interest in Proxy Voting Choice

Harvard Corporate Governance

Posted by John Galloway, Vanguard, Inc., on Wednesday, April 30, 2025 Editor's Note: John Galloway is Global Head of Investment Stewardship at Vanguard, Inc. This post is based on a Vanguard Investment Stewardship memorandum. VALLEY FORGE, PA (April 24, 2025)Vanguard today unveiled research outlining investor perspectives on proxy voting. The results highlight investors strong desire to participate in a proxy voting choice program, which allows index fund investors to select a policy that will d

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Morgan Lewis Expands Tax Practice With Milbank Hire

Law 360 M&A

Morgan Lewis & Bockius LLP added a former Milbank special counsel as a tax partner based in the firm's London office.

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Comment on A Cry from the Appraisal Trenches: The Fall of GSE Oversight by Baggins

Appraisers Blog

In reply to Rose Johnson. This person needs the knowledge of appraisers whom can post the relevant state federal and applicable gse guidelines, the over all structure of the portion of the industry, to help her legal staff determine the appropriate course of action. FYI, matters pertaining to ITBS reports and loan approval are the lenders responsibility.

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Monthly Merger Review Snapshot

Law 360 M&A

Enforcers opened high stakes court proceedings against Meta Platforms and Google for monopolization claims that could force the tech giants to sell pieces of the companies, while also moving ahead with several challenges and reviews of pending deals in other industries. Here, Law360 looks at the major merger review developments from April.

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Comment on Fannie Mae Fraud and Abuse Exposed by Baggins

Appraisers Blog

In reply to Pat. [link] Pat; 07-2024 / However, today a friend of mine has a friend that was at a recent Fannie meeting where they directly said their goal is to have to get 90% less appraisals ASAP. Anyone know people directly at these orgs for more updates?

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TWG Global, Mubadala Capital Ink Multibillion-Dollar Alliance

Law 360 M&A

Holding company TWG Global and sovereign-backed asset manager Mubadala Capital, advised by Skadden Arps Slate Meagher & Flom LLP and Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP, on Wednesday said that they have entered into a multibillion-dollar investment partnership that will allow both parties to better their investments across various sectors and asset classes.

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Comment on Fannie Mae’s Conservatorship: A Babysitter’s Blunder by Kenneth Mullinix

Appraisers Blog

HUD’s Dirty Secret: Fighting Racism by Practicing Racism ZIP Code Profiling Exposed On the day I opened the letter from HUD, I thought it would be a request for clarification of a appraisal I performed maybe a simple inquiry. Instead, what I read shook me to my core. HUD wasnt interested in facts. HUD wasnt interested in fairness. HUD wanted to destroy me based on ZIP codes and they said so in black and white.

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Barclay Damon Continues Growth With Morrison Cohen Hire

Law 360 M&A

Barclay Damon LLP is continuing the momentum its headcount growth made in 2024, announcing Tuesday that it has hired an employee benefits attorney from Morrison Cohen LLP in New York City.

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Comment on Fannie Mae’s Conservatorship: A Babysitter’s Blunder by Desiree Mehbod

Appraisers Blog

In reply to Beachy. I have to challenge your claim that taxpayers “made out like bandits” on the 2008 GSE bailout. Yes, the government was repaid the $187 billion principal plus an additional $63 billion, totaling $250 billion over 11 years. But lets break it down: that extra $63 billion equates to a simple annual interest rate of about 3.06% ($63 billion $187 billion 11 years).

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Adapting To Private Practice: Enviro Enforcement To Mid-Law

Law 360 M&A

Practitioners leaving a longtime government role for private practice as when I departed the U.S. Department of Justices environmental enforcement division should prioritize finding a firm that shares their principles, values their experience and will invest in their transition, says John Cruden at Beveridge & Diamond.

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