Appraisers Blog

OCTOBER 13, 2022

Every business that owns a commercial property will require an appraisal. Commercial real estate transactions are the most common. Commercial real estate appraisals are necessary when acquiring or selling a commercial building. As with home appraisals, commercial property appraisals offer unbiased, third-party insight into their value. In contrast to residential properties such as single-family houses or condominiums, commercial appraisals estimate the value of stores, offices, hotels, apartment

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Harvard Corporate Governance

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Posted by Heather Horn, Valerie Wieman, and Andreas Ohl, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, on Monday, October 10, 2022 Editor's Note: Heather Horn, Valerie Wieman, and Andreas Ohl are partners at PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP. This post is based on their PwC memorandum. Related research from the Program on Corporate Governance includes The Illusory Promise of Stakeholder Governance (discussed on the Forum here ) and Will Corporations Deliver Value to All Stakeholders?

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Viking Mergers

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Whether you’re buying or selling a business, it’s worth considering what’s happening in Richmond, VA, and across the Central and Southeastern Virginia regions. Many stellar colleges and universities in the area produce an incredible talent pool. The region also offers exceptional business development incentives for nearly every industry — some of the lowest rates for workers’ compensation and unemployment insurance and a low state corporate tax rate of 6%, which hasn’t changed since 1972.

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Mckinsey and Company

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Nuclear fusion has long been considered a near-impossible clean-energy solution. But technological advances—and the need for a flexible zero-carbon power grid—have made fusion worth considering.

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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

OCTOBER 11, 2022

Loan officers at Wells Fargo altered values in the bank’s database, so loans would qualify for so-called appraisal waivers… It feels like Ground Hog Day all over again. Who can forget the Wells Fargo banker who, stressed from opening fraudulent accounts in the name of hapless depositors, had begun guzzling hand sanitizer? That was in 2016. New revelations from the nation’s second-largest mortgage lender will make the U.S. taxpayer want to take a good long pull on the nearest bottle of hand wash.

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Harvard Corporate Governance

OCTOBER 14, 2022

Posted by Douglas K. Chia, Soundboard Governance LLC, on Friday, October 14, 2022 Editor's Note: Douglas K. Chia is Founder and President of Soundboard Governance LLC and a Fellow at the Rutgers Center for Corporate Law and Governance. This post is based on his Soundboard Governance memorandum. Related research from the Program on Corporate Governance includes The Illusory Promise of Stakeholder Governance (discussed on the Forum here ) and Will Corporations Deliver Value to All Stakeholders

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Mckinsey and Company

OCTOBER 11, 2022

Global Lighthouse Network organizations continue to light the way in the Fourth Industrial Revolution. To keep up, companies must now scale technologies across sites and value chains.

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Appraisers Blog

OCTOBER 14, 2022

The results of the NAR appraisal survey show more than half of appraisers reported AMCs to be the greatest challenge in their business with 40% reporting not being compensated fairly. Only 3% of members witnessed or experienced discrimination in an appraisal… NAR Research conducted a survey of all 9,700 appraiser members and 50,000 randomly-selected non-appraiser members to determine the level of impact of appraisals on the current market and member business in terms of cost, turn-around times,

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Harvard Corporate Governance

OCTOBER 11, 2022

Posted by Adnan Mazarei (Peterson Institute for International Economics), on Tuesday, October 11, 2022 Editor's Note: Adnan Mazarei is a nonresident senior fellow at the Peterson Institute for International Economics. This post is based on a recent paper by Mr. Mazarei, Luc Leruth , a visiting resident scholar at the International School of Economics at Tbilisi University and associate researcher at the University of Clermont-Ferrand, Pierre Régibeau, chief competition economist in DG Competitio

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Benzinga

OCTOBER 14, 2022

Enliven Therapeutics Inc and Imara Inc (NASDAQ: IMRA ) agreed to merge in an all-stock transaction. The combined company will focus on advancing Enliven's pipeline of precision oncology product candidates. Enliven is advancing two parallel lead product candidates: ELVN-001 for chronic myeloid leukemia. ELVN-002 for HER2 mutant lung cancer and other HER2-driven.

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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

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Repeatedly rebounding from disruption is tough, but some companies have a recipe for success: a systems mindset emphasizing agility, psychological safety, adaptable leadership, and cohesive culture.

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ThomsonReuters

OCTOBER 13, 2022

QUESTION: We added a large number of full-time employees in 2021 and became an applicable large employer (ALE) in 2022. We are preparing to file Forms 1094-C and 1095-C with the IRS in early 2023. Do we have to file the forms electronically? ANSWER: The filing method—paper or electronic—depends on the size of the ALE. As background, the Affordable Care (ACA) enacted Code § 4980H, which imposes employer shared responsibility penalties on ALEs that fail to offer full-time employees adequate empl

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Harvard Corporate Governance

OCTOBER 13, 2022

Posted by Martha Carter, Matt Filosa, and Rhea Brennan, Teneo , on Thursday, October 13, 2022 Editor's Note: Martha Carter is Vice Chairman & Head of Governance Advisory, Matt Filosa is Senior Managing Director, and Rhea Brennan is Vice President at Teneo. This post is based on a Teneo memorandum by Ms. Carter, Mr. Filosa, Ms. Brennan, Oliver Parry , Lisa R.

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Benzinga

OCTOBER 13, 2022

Immuron Limited (NASDAQ: IMRN ) signed a strategic investment and option agreement with Ateria Health Limited for an upfront cash investment of £1.48 million. The company has also announced a strategic investment of approximately £1.5 million (A$2.6 million) to acquire an initial 17.5% of Ateria Health. Potential adjustment to share percentage for Immuron dependent on Ateria's performance during its CY2023.

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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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Mckinsey and Company

OCTOBER 13, 2022

Winners are already emerging in the race to provide banking and payments infrastructure for embedded finance, but incumbents and new entrants still have time to claim a share of this dynamic market.

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ThomsonReuters

OCTOBER 13, 2022

Final Regulations: Affordability of Employer Coverage for Family Members of Employees, 26 CFR Part 1, 87 Fed. Reg. 61979 (Oct. 13, 2022); IRS Notice 2022-41 (Oct. 11, 2022). Regulations. Notice. The IRS has finalized regulations that change the eligibility standards for an Affordable Care Act (ACA) premium tax credit (PTC) by providing that, for taxable years beginning in 2023, affordability of employer-sponsored coverage for an employee’s family members is based on the employee’s cost to cover

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Harvard Corporate Governance

OCTOBER 8, 2022

Posted by Laura D. Richman, Jennifer J. Carlson, and David A. Schuette, Mayer Brown LLP, on Saturday, October 8, 2022 Editor's Note: Laura D. Richman is Counsel, and Jennifer J. Carlson and David A. Schuette are Partners at Mayer Brown LLP. This post is based on their Mayer Brown memorandum. With the calendar just turning to autumn, the proxy and annual reporting season may seem a long. way off.

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Benzinga

OCTOBER 14, 2022

Investor group comprising Camac Partners LLC , Concord Investment Partners Ltd , and Leonite Capital LLC condemned Pasithea Therapeutics Corp's (NASDAQ: KTTA ) recently announced the acquisition of AlloMek Therapeutics LLC. The investors, collectively the largest stockholder of the company, said, "We are disgusted that less than two weeks after acknowledging stockholders' request to call a Special Meeting intended to decide the fate.

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Mckinsey and Company

OCTOBER 13, 2022

Digital payment transactions are skyrocketing in emerging markets as innovations proliferate. Banks, fintechs, and telecom companies must quickly develop their strategy to compete for market share.

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Appraisers Blog

OCTOBER 12, 2022

The government wants to move to a fully automated appraisal format, and the more that they can dirty the narrative in their favor, the quicker they get to their objective… This just in: In a recent memo, the CFPB wants you to know that if you are buying a home, that you can contest your appraisal. By the way, anyone at any time can contest an appraisal for any reason.

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Harvard Corporate Governance

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Posted by J.W. Verret (George Mason University) , on Monday, October 10, 2022 Editor's Note: J.W. Verret is an Associate Professor at George Mason Law School and is Counsel at Lawrence Law LLC. The Department of Justice has once again issued a rewrite of its policy memo on corporate criminal enforcement and settlement. For the last twenty years it has become a right of passage for every new Deputy Attorney General to provide their own tweaks to the prior Deputy AG’s memo on corporate settlements

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Benzinga

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Reuters. Joe Biden Says Saudi Arabia Will Face' Consequences For What They've Done With Russia' President Joe Biden has reportedly said there would be "consequences" for Saudi Arabia for collaborating with Russia to trim oil production, indicating that cracks have appeared in the relationship between the two long-time allies. In an interview broadcast on Tuesday night, Biden told CNN's Jake Tapper , "there's going to be some consequences for what they've do

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Mckinsey and Company

OCTOBER 13, 2022

With central banks increasingly exploring central bank digital currencies (CBDCs), now is the time for commercial banks to establish their role in a fast-changing landscape.

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Rhythm Systems

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Companies are under pressure to deliver better performance at lower costs in today's competitive environment. This requires leaders to build strong cultures where employees collaborate effectively and share knowledge across teams.

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Harvard Corporate Governance

OCTOBER 9, 2022

Posted by Stephen F. Arcano, Jenness E. Parker, and Matthew P. Majarian, Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP, on Sunday, October 9, 2022 Editor's Note: Stephen F. Arcano and Jenness E. Parker are Partners, and Matthew P. Majarian is an Associate at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP. This post is based on their Skadden memorandum.

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Benzinga

OCTOBER 12, 2022

General Motors Co (NYSE: GM ) has made a strategic investment in Queensland Pacific Metals of Australia to secure a new source of nickel and cobalt for Ultium battery cells. As part of the agreement, GM is expected to invest up to $69 million in Queensland Pacific Metals for. Full story available on Benzinga.com.

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Mckinsey and Company

OCTOBER 11, 2022

Annie Jean-Baptiste, the head of product inclusion and equity at Google, talks about how and why the tech giant works to incorporate DE&I and belonging into every aspect of the development process and what others can do to make the same shift.

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Law 360 M&A

OCTOBER 11, 2022

As the recent rise in frequency and cost of legal malpractice claims is expected to continue amid global high inflation and economic uncertainty, law firms and insurers would be wise to evaluate key risk areas and consider six steps to minimize exposure, say Nicole Shapiro and Cory Stumpf at Atheria Law.

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Harvard Corporate Governance

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Posted by Tania Carnegie, Elizabeth Ming, and Jeffrey M. Rojek, KPMG LLP, on Wednesday, October 12, 2022 Editor's Note: Tania Carnegie , Elizabeth Ming , and Jeffrey M. Rojek are partners at KPMG LLP. This post is based on their KPMG memorandum. Related research from the Program on Corporate Governance includes The Illusory Promise of Stakeholder Governance (discussed on the Forum here ) by Lucian A.

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Benzinga

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Cameco Corp (NYSE: CCJ ) shares are trading lower Wednesday after the company announced a $650 million bought deal offering. The underwriters in the offering have agreed to purchase, on a bought deal basis, 29,615,000 common shares of Cameco at $21.95 per share. Cameco expects gross proceeds of approximately $650 million. The offering is expected to close on or about Oct. 17.

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Mckinsey and Company

OCTOBER 14, 2022

Asian Americans play a key role in creating a more sustainable and inclusive economy. A new report explores the challenges this group faces and how companies can better support them.

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Internal Audit 360

OCTOBER 11, 2022

GUEST BLOG. [dropcap]O[/dropcap]ver my long career, I have often heard, in one form or another, the phrase: “You just can’t audit that!”. The first time I heard it came when I was an internal audit manager for a financial institution. The senior vice president for human resources said she was a big supporter of internal audit, but my team and I couldn’t audit her area.

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Harvard Corporate Governance

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Posted by Cydney S. Posner, Cooley LLP, on Monday, October 10, 2022 Editor's Note: Cydney S. Posner is special counsel at Cooley LLP. This post is based on her Cooley memorandum. Related research from the Program on Corporate Governance includes Insider Trading via the Corporation (discussed on the Forum here ) by Jesse M. Fried. It may look like just another run-of-the-mill insider trading case, but there’s one difference in this settled SEC Enforcement action: according to the SEC, it involv

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Benzinga

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Tesla Inc (NASDAQ: TSLA ) CEO Elon Musk reportedly accused Twitter Inc (NYSE: TWTR ) of asking whistleblower Peiter "Mudge" Zatko to destroy evidence just before he reinstated his offer to purchase the social media platform. What Happened: Zatko, a former head of security at Twitter, said he burned 10 handwritten notebooks and deleted 100 computer files at the urging of managers as a part of his separation deal, court filings seen by Bloomberg reveal.

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