Harvard Corporate Governance
MAY 16, 2023
Posted by Dhruv Aggarwal (Yale University), Albert H. Choi (University of Michigan), Alex Lee (Northwestern University), on Tuesday, May 16, 2023 Editor's Note: Dhruv Aggarwal is a Ph.D. Candidate at Yale University, Albert H. Choi is Paul G. Kauper Professor of Law at the University of Michigan, and Alex Lee is Professor of Law at Northwestern Pritzker School of Law.
Viking Mergers
MAY 18, 2023
As an e-commerce business owner, you have likely noticed things run differently than in a traditional, brick-and-mortar organization. Lower overhead costs often mean increased profits, which the e-commerce sector has demonstrated with its substantial growth in recent years. However, you may wish to move on to a new opportunity or new field altogether, which means you want to sell your e-commerce business as painlessly as possible.
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ThomsonReuters
MAY 15, 2023
Working in the tax and accounting industry can be a stressful job. With long hours, tight deadlines, and pressure to deliver results, it can be hard to achieve a work-life balance. That’s why it’s important for both tax and accounting professionals and their firms to take steps to protect their mental health. With Mental Health Month upon us, this is a good time to think about strategies to ensure that your teams maintain a healthy work-life balance.
Mckinsey and Company
MAY 15, 2023
Semiconductors are the unsung heroes of the technology world: parts manufactured from pure elements that work behind the scenes to power and connect everything from smartphones to cars.
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
MAY 18, 2023
Posted by Michael R. Levin, The Activist Investor, on Thursday, May 18, 2023 Editor's Note: Michael R. Levin is founder and editor of The Activist Investor. This post is based on his TAI piece. Related research from the Program on Corporate Governance includes The Long-Term Effects of Hedge Fund Activism (discussed on the Forum here ) by Lucian Bebchuk, Alon Brav, and Wei Jiang; Dancing with Activists (discussed on the Forum here ) by Lucian A.
Appraisers Blog
MAY 19, 2023
In reply to me. That’s a great follow up. Thank you for posting. There are many different types of ‘diversity’ This ongoing stereotypical diversity push, which is based on skin color and simple demographic analysis alone, and not recognizing world view, education, or different cultural backgrounds, is not a move towards more strength for Americans, but rather a weakness.
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Mckinsey and Company
MAY 18, 2023
Which sustainability attributes matter most at the point of sale? Do consumers pay attention to sustainability claims? A new report from McKinsey and NielsenIQ provides answers.
Harvard Corporate Governance
MAY 14, 2023
Posted by Carey Oven, Ira Kalish and Daniel Bachman, Deloitte & Touche LLP, on Sunday, May 14, 2023 Editor's Note: Carey Oven is National Managing Partner at the Center for Board Effectiveness and Chief Talent Officer, Ira Kalish is Chief Global Economist, and Daniel Bachman is a Senior Manager at Deloitte & Touche LLP. This post is based on a Deloitte memorandum by Ms.
Appraisers Blog
MAY 19, 2023
In reply to Rick D. Well, the inspectors are sourced from these sort of networks. If you’ve got a pulse, you’re hired. Daily pay, no waiting. It may not appear at first this is on topic and relevant, but I assure you it is. One degree away, within the networks which distribute the work order requests, which these companies fulfill, are also other requests such as the photo takers and simple home inspector services, which the same companies also often fulfill.
Chris Mercer
MAY 19, 2023
This post was originally written for Mercer Capital’s Family Business Director Blog and offered advice to family business directors based on my observations following the failure of Silicon Valley Bank on March 10, 2023. This failure was followed by Signature Bank on March 12, 2023, and First Republic Bank on May 1, 2023. All three banks failed because of deposit withdrawals in excess of the banks’ abilities to fund them.
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
Mckinsey and Company
MAY 16, 2023
To achieve its decarbonization targets, the European Union will need to expand renewable-energy capacity. Identifying and allocating sufficient land will be foundational to the effort.
Harvard Corporate Governance
MAY 15, 2023
Posted by James J. Park (UCLA) , on Monday, May 15, 2023 Editor's Note: James J. Park is a Professor of Law at UCLA. This post is based on his recent article , forthcoming in the Wake Forest Law Review. Related research from the Program on Corporate Governance includes Rethinking Basic (discussed on the Forum here ) by Lucian Bebchuk and Allen Ferrell; and Price Impact, Materiality, and Halliburton II (discussed on the Forum here ) by Allen Ferrell and Andrew H.
Appraisers Blog
MAY 19, 2023
In reply to Baggins. [link] Related FHFA report on use of AI/ML technology. In June 2021, Fannie Mae described its use of AI/ML at the time as limited,” and it leveraged AI/ML in applications such as property valuation, fraud detection, post-purchase loan reviews, and language processing. In May 2022, Fannie Mae reported to OIG that the Enterprise also uses chatbots to answer customer questions regarding the mortgage process and has since retired AI/ML use in post-purchase loan reviews & Use
Benzinga
MAY 19, 2023
Chinese EV maker NIO Inc (NYSE: NIO ) has invested in a startup firm developing fusion technologies. It endorses battery swapping as a quicker solution for powering up EVs and an energy storage facility to improve grid stability. In two decades, the newly established company, Neo Fusion, will research and develop technologies to commercialize controlled fusion globally, Reuters cites familiar sources.
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.
Mckinsey and Company
MAY 19, 2023
Inflation remains high while trending down; the International Monetary Fund lowered global growth projections to 2.8% for 2023; US banking sector challenges persist; output indicators in services stay strong.
Harvard Corporate Governance
MAY 18, 2023
Posted by Marcel Kahan and Edward Rock (New York University), on Thursday, May 18, 2023 Editor's Note: Marcel Kahan is the George T. Lowy Professor of Law and Edward B. Rock is the Martin Lipton Professor of Law at New York University School of Law. This post is based on their recent paper. Related research from the Program on Corporate Governance includes The Illusory Promise of Stakeholder Governance (discussed on the Forum here ) by Lucian A.
Appraisers Blog
MAY 18, 2023
They (the data collecters) may not be criminals but do they carry liability insurance, have they had any exposure to house construction and building systems and have they been interviewed? Do they have any personal and employment references? Who or what entity oversees their work quality ? I assume the answer to all of these questions is a big NO !
Benzinga
MAY 16, 2023
Advanced Micro Devices, Inc (NASDAQ: AMD ) shares are trading higher Tuesday following Daniel Loeb's hedge fund Third Point disclosed new stakes in AMD. As per the filing, the fund bought 1 million AMD shares at roughly $98, valuing the stake at $98 million. It forms 1.6% of the total fund. Also, Bernstein's comments that PC shipments appear to be normalizing at pre-COVID levels are adding to the gains.
Meade & Moore
MAY 16, 2023
The pandemic has had a lasting impact both on our economy and on our work environment. When rising inflation, product shortages, and a stricter regulatory environment are combined with new expectations in the job market, employers must be willing to embrace change. Unfortunately, change can be expensive, especially when it comes to benefits. To meet expectations in the job market and to keep existing employees happy, employers should maximize spending on benefits while still keeping overall cost
Harvard Corporate Governance
MAY 15, 2023
Posted by Thomas W. Christopher, Maia Gez and Ty C. Akkoyun, White & Case LLP, on Monday, May 15, 2023 Editor's Note: Thomas W. Christopher and Maia Gez are Partners and Ty C. Akkoyun is an Associate at White & Case LLP. This post is based on their White & Case memorandum. Related research from the Program on Corporate Governance includes The Long-Term Effects of Hedge Fund Activism (discussed on the Forum here ) by Lucian Bebchuk, Alon Brav, and Wei Jiang; Dancing with Activists
Appraisers Blog
MAY 18, 2023
Don’s 1004MC 5C for MetroList spreadsheet has saved me countless hours of work and my computer crashed a week ago and I can’t find it on my external hard drive. I am hoping someone would be able to share their copy with me. I hope that a late donation to Don’s wife will be helpful even after so much time has passed.
Benzinga
MAY 15, 2023
Microbetting sports betting platform Betr , founded by Jake Paul and Joey Levy, announced a recent acquisition to continue its push in the sector. Here’s a look at the deal and how it could shape the future of Betr. What Happened: Paul and Levy launched Betr with the goal of simplifying the process of live sports betting and predicting results.
ThomsonReuters
MAY 15, 2023
The use of artificial intelligence (AI) has already had a tremendous impact in many industries, and the tax and accounting sector is no exception. As AI technology becomes increasingly sophisticated, it presents CPAs with a range of opportunities to enhance their advisory services through automated processes, real-time insights, and personalized advice.
Harvard Corporate Governance
MAY 16, 2023
Posted by Linda Pappas, Jose Lawani, and Perla Cuevas, Pay Governance LLP, on Tuesday, May 16, 2023 Editor's Note: Linda Pappas is Principal, and Jose Lawani and Perla Cuevas are Consultants at Pay Governance LLC. This post is based on their Pay Governance memorandum. The 2023 Say on Pay (SOP) season has a unique hallmark unlike previous SOP years: most companies within the S&P 500 have experienced significant decreases in total shareholder return (TSR) in the most recent performance year (2
Appraisers Blog
MAY 17, 2023
In reply to Mike Ford, AGA™. The state sent me the complaint letter from Fannie. The only statement from Fannie was “Use of dissimilar comparable sales.” I sent in my work file as directed back in August 2022. Believe me, I haven’t been losing any sleep over this.
Benzinga
MAY 15, 2023
Kioxia Holdings Corp and Western Digital Corp (NASDAQ: WDC ) accelerated merger talks have progressed towards a deal as plunging market demand and oversupply of chips weighed on the companies. Kioxia would have a 43% stake and Western Digital a 37% ownership under the deal, Reuters cites familiar sources. Combining their flash memory businesses could boost competitiveness against rivals like South Korea's Samsung Electronics Co, Ltd (OTC: Full story available on Benzinga.
Law 360 M&A
MAY 15, 2023
European Union antitrust officials signed off Monday on Microsoft Corp.'s planned $68.7 billion takeover of Activision Blizzard Inc., mollified that commitments to freely license games via "any cloud game streaming services" bloc gamers use will address the competition concerns that spurred U.K. authorities to block the transaction.
Harvard Corporate Governance
MAY 17, 2023
Posted by Jaime Lizárraga, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, on Wednesday, May 17, 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.
Appraisers Blog
MAY 16, 2023
[link] Promoted (and incorporated in) my local MLS. Im not interested in another software huckster’s questionable products so I’m not going to book a trial. The static example looks like one location criterion is the ‘economic ability of residents. I’m curious about what other prohibited consideration demographic data these MLS data providers think comprise 48% of value.
Business Wire M&A
MAY 15, 2023
ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE) - $MMND #Influencer--Today, Mastermind, Inc. (OTC QB:MMND) – a leading vertically-integrated digital marketing firm specializing in designing, creating, and activating marketing campaigns for global brands - released its financial results for the second quarter ending March 31, 2023. The 3-month and 6-month period ending March 31, 2023 showcased impressive growth for Mastermind: Operating Income rose 282% and 71.1% for the 3-month and 6-month periods ended 3/31/23 Gross
Benzinga
MAY 17, 2023
Alibaba Group Holding Limited (NYSE: BABA ) shares are trading higher Wednesday due to upbeat results posted by the Chinese tech companies this week despite investor concerns. Baidu, Inc (NASDAQ: BIDU) reported a first-quarter FY23 revenue growth of 10% year-on-year to $4.535 billion Tuesday, beating the consensus of $4.310 billion. Baidu's Core revenue increased 8% Y/Y to $3.35 billion Revenue from IQIYI, Inc (NASDAQ: IQ ) increased 15% Y/Y to $1.22 billion Tuesday, beating the consensus of
Harvard Corporate Governance
MAY 17, 2023
Posted by Esther G. Lander, Richard J. Rabin, and Anastasia Kerdock, Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP, on Wednesday, May 17, 2023 Editor's Note: Esther G. Lander and Richard J. Rabin are Partners and Anastasia Kerdock is a Senior Practice Attorney at Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP. This post is based on a Akin Gump memorandum by Ms. Lander, Mr.
Appraisers Blog
MAY 16, 2023
In reply to Pat. Pat (#4) that means a lot coming from you! (For readers who don’t already know, Pat T. has the oldest surviving appraiser’s license in his state. When he first started as an appraiser the worst thing appraisers risked was being attacked by any saber-toothed lions that might be in the cave being appraised; or hitting their thumb with the rock chisels used for writing reports on the walls. ) In 2018 Pat was awarded a Lifetime Achievement Award in San Antonio, TX by his
Law 360 M&A
MAY 16, 2023
European Union antitrust officials' clearance on Monday of Microsoft Corp.'s planned $68.7 billion takeover of Activision Blizzard Inc. only marginally boosted prospects for a deal still under challenge in the United States and facing a U.K. block, but it does highlight important differences between the three enforcers.
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