Harvard Corporate Governance
SEPTEMBER 12, 2023
Posted by Hajin Kim (University of Chicago), Joshua Macey (University of Chicago), and Kristen Ann Underhill (Cornell University), on Tuesday, September 12, 2023 Editor's Note: Hajin Kim and Joshua C. Macey are Assistant Professors of Law at the University of Chicago Law School, and Kristen Ann Underhill is Professor of Law at Cornell Law School. This post is based on their recent paper.
Mckinsey and Company
SEPTEMBER 11, 2023
More than half of employees report being relatively unproductive at work. New research into six types of employees shows how companies can re-engage workers while amplifying the impact of star performers.
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Equidam
SEPTEMBER 13, 2023
Editor’s note: This post was originally published in November 2016 and has been updated with latest data for accuracy in September 2023. Building a startup into a sustainable business requires multiple years of commitment. But how do founders see this roadmap? When do we expect the company to be generating revenues? How steep should the proverbial hockey stick be?
NYT M&A
SEPTEMBER 14, 2023
With brands like Tiffany, Dom Pérignon and Louis Vuitton, LVMH turned him into one of the world’s richest men. But with five children, he has a hard decision to make.
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.
Harvard Corporate Governance
SEPTEMBER 13, 2023
Posted by David A. Bell, Dan Dorosin, and Ron C. Llewellyn, Fenwick & West LLP, on Wednesday, September 13, 2023 Editor's Note: David A. Bell and Dan Dorosin are Partners, and Ron C. Llewellyn is a Counsel at Fenwick & West LLP. This post is based on their Fenwick memorandum. Related research from the Program on Corporate Governance includes The Illusory Promise of Stakeholder Governance (discussed on the Forum here ) by Lucian A.
Mckinsey and Company
SEPTEMBER 15, 2023
Investors want companies to sharpen their equity story and clarify the value of their sustainability initiatives. Here’s what company leaders can do.
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Benzinga
SEPTEMBER 10, 2023
US legal cannabis sales are predicted to exceed $28 billion in 2023, with promising regulatory developments such as the recommendation to "reschedule" cannabis by the HHS. Canada's cannabis exports have surged to C$160 million, a 50% increase year-on-year, and with new international markets opening up, Canadian producers stand to benefit from export opportunities.
Harvard Corporate Governance
SEPTEMBER 14, 2023
Posted by Jonathan Ostroff, Geoffrey Weinberg, Gerry Davis, Morrow Sodali, on Thursday, September 14, 2023 Editor's Note: Jonathan Ostroff is Senior Director and Geoffrey Weinberg and Gerry Davis are Managing Directors at Morrow Sodali. This post is based on a Morrow Sodali memorandum by Mr. Ostroff, Mr. Weinberg, Mr. Davis, Tom Margadonna, Michael Verrechia , and Paul Schulman.
Mckinsey and Company
SEPTEMBER 14, 2023
Orthopedic care is among the largest categories in US healthcare; improvements could have far-reaching positive effects. We analyze care pathways to spot opportunities for better coordination.
Brian DeChesare
SEPTEMBER 13, 2023
Ask anyone interested in distressed debt hedge funds for “the pitch,” and they’ll probably mention one of the following: “It’s like long/short equity or credit , but more interesting!” “Distressed investing offers equity-like returns with lower risk.” “Distressed assets offer non-correlated returns, similar to global macro.” These are nice sales pitches, but the reality is quite different.
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
The Guardian M&A
SEPTEMBER 13, 2023
US Department of Justice questions compliance with FTC order on data security and privacy practices Elon Musk’s takeover of Twitter created a “chaotic environment” at the social media platform that may have violated a government order requiring an overhaul of its data security and privacy practices, according to a court filing. The US Department of Justice (DoJ) alleged in a legal filing on Tuesday that depositions from former employees at Twitter, now rebranded X , raised “serious questions” ab
Harvard Corporate Governance
SEPTEMBER 11, 2023
Posted by Neil Whoriskey, Milbank LLP, on Monday, September 11, 2023 Editor's Note: Neil Whoriskey is a Partner at Milbank LLP. This post is based on his Milbank memorandum. Related research from the Program on Corporate Governance includes Dancing with Activists (discussed on the Forum here ) by Lucian A. Bebchuk, Alon Brav, Wei Jiang, and Thomas Keusch.
Mckinsey and Company
SEPTEMBER 13, 2023
Philipp Skogstad, CEO of Mercedes-Benz R&D North America, shares the story of bringing generative AI to 900,000 beta testers and discusses the vision, impact, challenges, and path forward for generative AI applications in the automotive sector.
Financial Times M&A
SEPTEMBER 11, 2023
How a decade-long effort to restructure loans extended to the reclusive businessmen’s empire culminated in Lloyds Banking Group seizing control of a national newspaper
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.
National Law Review M&A
SEPTEMBER 15, 2023
International Trade Practice at Squire Patton Boggs Jurisdiction: All Federal Denmark Type of Law: Mergers & Acquisitions Environmental, Energy & Resources Corporate & Business Organizations Special highlight:
Harvard Corporate Governance
SEPTEMBER 15, 2023
Posted by Stephen Davis (Harvard Law School), on Friday, September 15, 2023 Editor's Note: Stephen M. Davis is a Senior Fellow at the Harvard Law School Program on Corporate Governance and a Co-organizer of the Capital+Constitution project. Calls to overturn elections and limit voting in the US are having a powerful, long-term, but under-the-radar impact on the financial world.
Mckinsey and Company
SEPTEMBER 12, 2023
Growth champions are turning tech innovation into impact by focusing on growth analytics, sales productivity, and omnichannel experiences.
Trout CPA
SEPTEMBER 11, 2023
The IRS recently cautioned employers that the tax-free status of all benefits provided under their Internal Revenue Code (IRC) Section 125 cafeteria plan could be lost if employees are allowed to self-certify or use shortcut methods to substantiate reimbursable expenses.
Musings on Markets
SEPTEMBER 11, 2023
It has been an unsettling summer for anyone with a stake in the movie, television and broadcasting businesses. The strike by screen actors and writers which started in July is now into almost into its third month, with no end in sight, putting at risk the pipeline of movies and shows that were expected to hit theaters and streaming platforms in the next few months.
Harvard Corporate Governance
SEPTEMBER 13, 2023
Posted by Gary Gensler, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, on Wednesday, September 13, 2023 Editor's Note: Gary Gensler is Chair of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. This post is based on his recent testimony. The views expressed in this post are those of Chair Gensler, and do not necessarily reflect those of the Securities and Exchange Commission or its staff.
Mckinsey and Company
SEPTEMBER 15, 2023
Data leaders should consider seven actions to enable companies to scale their generative AI ambitions.
Law 360 M&A
SEPTEMBER 11, 2023
Charles W. Douglas, a litigator who spent nearly five decades at Sidley Austin LLP and chaired the firm's management committee during a combination with Brown & Wood LLP in 2001, has died, the firm announced. He was 75.
National Law Review M&A
SEPTEMBER 12, 2023
International Trade Practice at Squire Patton Boggs Jurisdiction: All Federal Type of Law: Antitrust & Trade Regulation Corporate & Business Organizations Securities & SEC Special highlight:
Harvard Corporate Governance
SEPTEMBER 9, 2023
Posted by Cydney S. Posner, Cooley LLP, on Saturday, September 9, 2023 Editor's Note: Cydney S. Posner is Special Counsel at Cooley LLP. This post is based on her Cooley memorandum. Earlier this week, the SEC announced settled enforcement actions against five companies for deficient disclosure in Forms 12b-25 that they filed regarding late reports.
Mckinsey and Company
SEPTEMBER 15, 2023
Small and medium-size enterprises often struggle to find procurement cost savings. Yet there are ways to do it while still pursuing growth and providing a superior customer experience.
Lighter Capital
SEPTEMBER 9, 2023
Whether your startup just launched, has been in the market for a few years, or has grown to millions in sales, at some point, it will need funding to accelerate growth. Startups have traditionally sold a portion of their company (equity ownership) to a business partner — typically a venture capital (VC) firm — to raise growth capital. While that alone is no easy feat, founders also have to negotiate a company valuation in the process without overly diluting equity; and startup valuations are mor
National Law Review M&A
SEPTEMBER 15, 2023
Aaron Wininger Jurisdiction: China Type of Law: Intellectual Property Litigation / Trial Practice Antitrust & Trade Regulation Mergers & Acquisitions Global
Harvard Corporate Governance
SEPTEMBER 14, 2023
Posted by Jaime Lizárraga, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, on Thursday, September 14, 2023 Editor's Note: Jaime Lizárraga is a Commissioner at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. This post is based on his recent public statement. The views expressed in this post are those of Commissioner Lizárraga and do not necessarily reflect those of the Securities and Exchange Commission or its staff.
Mckinsey and Company
SEPTEMBER 12, 2023
The chairman and CEO of the iconic oil major shares his views about misperceptions in the energy transition, the importance of taking on adversity, and why strategy needs the courage of conviction.
N Contracts
SEPTEMBER 15, 2023
If you’re a banker or work for a financial institution, you’ve likely heard some of these banking buzzwords, but what do they really mean? We’re here to break down some common financial buzzwords you need to know.
Financial Times M&A
SEPTEMBER 11, 2023
Chain to become one of the UK’s biggest retail casualties as it disappears from high street after almost a century
Harvard Corporate Governance
SEPTEMBER 11, 2023
Posted by Andrew T. Pierce (Georgia State University), on Monday, September 11, 2023 Editor's Note: Andrew T. Pierce is an Assistant Professor of Accounting at Georgia State University. This post is based on an article forthcoming in the Journal of Accounting & Economics. Related research from the Program on Corporate Governance includes Insider Trading Via the Corporation (discussed on the Forum here ) by Jesse M.
Mckinsey and Company
SEPTEMBER 14, 2023
As the transition to electric cars gains momentum in India, new consumer needs are emerging related to product features, charging, channel preferences, flexible ownership models, and more.
NYT M&A
SEPTEMBER 11, 2023
J.M. Smucker, the maker of jellies, Jif peanut butter and Uncrustables, agreed to take over Hostess Brands, adding Twinkies, Ho Hos and Ding Dongs to its portfolio of snacks.
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