Harvard Corporate Governance

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Note: This insight, updated on January 19, 2024, now reflects the outcome of a Delaware Supreme Court case that was pending at the time of the original publication. Note: This insight, updated on January 19, 2024, now reflects the outcome of a Delaware Supreme Court case that was pending at the time of the original publication.

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Harvard Corporate Governance

DECEMBER 6, 2022

The Securities and Exchange Commission’s primary theory on whether a cryptoasset is a security appears to be based upon whether the blockchain project associated with a cryptoasset is, at any point in time, “sufficiently decentralized.” [2] This post is based on her Lightspark piece. FTX’s collapse reiterates the need for comprehensive U.S.

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Benzinga

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

Mad Money host Jim Cramer said last week during a Lightning Round segment that now is a good time to invest in Tilray. Responding to a caller who asked when was the right time to get back in cannabis stocks - now or after the midterms? " “I’ll tell you why now. I say buy Tilray.”

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Norman Marks

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

I read a recent post on LinkedIn (now deleted, fortunately) that asserted that the job of the risk manager is to quantify every risk. Of course I replied that their job is to help the organization and its leaders succeed by helping them get the right information at the right time to make the right […]

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Appraisers Blog

APRIL 16, 2024

The facts are the facts and while acknowledging the current efforts are a step in the right direction, no one will forget, anytime soon, that when needed most, no one was home at AI. Isn’t it their job to support the appraisal industry in good times and bad? Time will tell if they can be trusted again.

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Appraisers Blog

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

You obviously are slow and are not doing any work right now, so you are pissed off. I don’t have time to whine. Like I said, based on your poor attitude, you would be lucky to get $10 an hour. Your logic and reasoning are horrible, which is basic for being an appraiser. I on the other hand am really busy.

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Lighter Capital

MAY 8, 2024

If you jump right into fundraising as soon as you have a product, though, you're putting the cart before the horse. Your time is much better spent on building up your business to show future investors that your value proposition and offering has traction and resonates with a market.

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Appraisers Blog

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

They all can be used the right or wrong way. AI has been around a long time just like the internet was before it became public and now AI is available for public use. AI has been around a long time just like the internet was before it became public and now AI is available for public use. In reply to Baggins.

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Appraisers Blog

MARCH 21, 2024

Apparently the majority of you have zero business right now and times are slow. Dear Whining Appraisers, I have been reading posts by many of you over the past couple of months. Good grief, I have never seen so much whining and complaining. Sorry to hear that. Its the fault of the greedy appraiser that it has come to this.

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Machen McChesney

JANUARY 11, 2023

Now is the time to get up to speed or reacquaint yourself with any labor laws you’ll need to be compliant with. Labor laws were created to protect employees’ rights. Hiring staff? Good for you! It means your business is thriving. If you’re vigilant, you can avoid financial headaches.

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Appraisers Blog

JANUARY 4, 2024

It’s only a matter of time before some legal effort cracks through the illusionary facade of ‘appraisal modernization’ as well. Helped prepare me for where this industry is at right now. Assigning by fee and turn time rather than competency. In reply to Douglas Kues. Round 2 here we come.

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Viking Mergers

JULY 28, 2022

After growing up all over the US, Ian enrolled at Belmont University, right here in Nashville. Ian says that the best time to sell a business is when it is doing well, and you can breathe. Ian says that the best time to sell a business is when it is doing well, and you can breathe. Why Viking is Here.

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Viking Mergers

MAY 4, 2023

Jacob emphasizes, “We’re not selling a business to the first person; we’re selling it to the right person.” And when I get the opportunity to sell his practice one day, I will make sure it goes to the right person. He fell in love with the vast geographic real estate markets in Florida.

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Viking Mergers

AUGUST 19, 2022

Seizing an opportunity matters more than waiting for the “perfect timing.” Focus on solidifying your retirement and leaving a financial legacy for your family now. More than 75 million Baby Boomers are poised to retire (part of what has been dubbed the “Silver Tsunami”). According to Pew Research Center , in the Q3 of 2020, about 28.6

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Harvard Corporate Governance

JUNE 9, 2022

For example, retail investors have greater access to markets than any time in the past. Right now, there isn’t a level playing field among different parts of the market: wholesalers, dark pools, and lit exchanges. Securities and Exchange Commission, on Thursday, June 9, 2022 Editor's Note: Gary Gensler is Chair of the U.S.

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Harvard Corporate Governance

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Now, Delaware corporations may include provisions in their certificates of incorporation that limit or eliminate the personal liability of certain enumerated officers. [1] Gerber are partners at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP. This post is based on a Skadden memorandum by Mr. Grossman, Ms. Land, Mr. Gerber, Alexander J.

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Benzinga

OCTOBER 19, 2022

Tesla Inc (NASDAQ: TSLA ) CEO Elon Musk said Twitter Inc (NYSE: TWTR ) is an asset that “languished” for a long time but he sees potential in it nevertheless. The entrepreneur said, “Myself and the other investors are obviously overpaying for Twitter right now.

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Value Scope

DECEMBER 1, 2023

The sale back to Portnoy included the right to 50% of any future sale of Barstool; although, Mr. Portnoy claims he will ‘never’ sell the company again. Now that ESPN has joined forces with PENN, it was time for a split and change of venue. PENN currently has only 2% of the legalized online betting in the U.S.

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Appraisers Blog

MARCH 25, 2024

They can sort by any number of performance metrics, fees, turn times, rov instances, etc. ‘Appraisal modernization’ I’m really really bored right now and would rather be working. ‘Appraisal modernization’ I’m really really bored right now and would rather be working.

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Viking Mergers

MARCH 23, 2022

With Ben’s guidance, the Hamilton’s were able to increase the profitability of their business prior to their sale, and maximize the value when it came time to sell. Contact Us Now. After being asked by friends when they were going to retire, Dee and Maureen began to think about and discuss their plans for the future.

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IVSC

JANUARY 26, 2022

We spoke to ASA Chief Executive, Johnnie White, to find out more about his vision for the future of the appraisal profession… How has your career to date led you to the role you have now? My education and work experience has directly led to my current role as CEO for ASA. Are there any notable similarities and differences?

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Harvard Corporate Governance

MARCH 26, 2022

Bebchuk and Roberto Tallarita; and For Whom Corporate Leaders Bargain (discussed on the Forum here ) and Stakeholder Capitalism in the Time of COVID , both by Lucian Bebchuk, Kobi Kastiel, and Roberto Tallarita (discussed on the Forum here ). A version of this is playing out right now with climate change commitments in the capital markets.

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Appraisers Blog

MAY 10, 2023

Michael, Thanks to you, the nail now has a flatter head. There must always be a problem (real or imagined), victims (racial group in this case), unfairness (alleged -the accusation is often all it takes), and “guilty” parties (appraisers this time / again). You hit it. Well said; well written. … Sad. Unproductive.

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Appraisers Blog

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

The truth is we should not condemn capitalism, because we have not had that in some time. The truth is we should not condemn capitalism, because we have not had that in some time. The government has no more right to be in charge of who’s who and who’s where, than anyone else. In reply to Jeffrey N Allen. Try again.

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Viking Mergers

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

DIY burnout” – People tried using pandemic-lockdown time to handle home repair tasks on their own. Others went back to work and no longer have the free time they did to tackle these projects. This could be an excellent opportunity for you to work with a business broker in Charleston to find the right match.

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Brian DeChesare

MAY 8, 2024

Unfortunately, this is far from the first time a tragedy like this has happened. In case you’ve been offline for the past few days, it has happened yet again: An investment banker has died on the job. In short, this banker was an Associate in the FIG team at Bank of America and had a very accomplished track record before joining the firm.

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Viking Mergers

AUGUST 27, 2022

No matter the size, industry, or location of a business, owners worry themselves sick about finding the best time to sell a business. It goes like this: “Is now the best time, and I’m about to miss my chance – or worse, did I already miss the perfect window? The thought may even keep you up at night. Sound familiar?

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Business Valuation Marketability 130

Appraisers Blog

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023

And since that time we have been bombarded with one clear message – Diversify your client base and reduce your reliance on lender work. I have not looked back, but at the same time have done my best to support a profession I love and respect. For those of you with 20+ years of experience – why did you not heed the warnings?

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Harvard Corporate Governance

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023

Application of the rules is now imminent and, for some, CSRD reporting periods will begin from 1 January 2024. Posted by Peter Pears, Tim Baines, and Oliver Williams, Mayer Brown LLP, on Sunday, September 17, 2023 Editor's Note: Peter Pears and Tim Baines are Partners and Oliver Williams is a Trainee Solicitor at Mayer Brown LLP.

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The Guardian M&A

OCTOBER 5, 2022

By sticking to its guns the firm has defended the principle that bidders should do what they’ve agreed to do Buying Twitter “is an accelerant to creating X, the everything app”, said Elon Musk by way of a non-explanation of why he was now prepared to do the deal he was desperately trying to escape. Continue reading.

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Appraisers Blog

AUGUST 21, 2023

An additional note is that nefarious actors are starting to wipe archives in a manner similar to the living nature of the now so discredited and biased wikipedia efforts. So we hope the Way Back Machine continues to stand the test of time, it can be an invaluable resource and will only gain value as time passes and domain ownership shifts.

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Start-ups 58

Harvard Corporate Governance

MAY 19, 2022

Examples include campaigns to encourage Apple to give families more effective tools to address the negative impacts of excessive screen time on kids and to place highly qualified directors on ExxonMobil’s board to help better prepare for the future in a gradually decarbonizing world. Securities and Exchange Commission. Jackson Jr. Jackson Jr.,

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Appraisers Blog

MARCH 1, 2024

When they started this it did not make sense then and it does not make sense now. Why would an appraiser that could be getting full fee be out with a trainee all the time? In reply to Lamarr Banks. You are correct! Trainees would be perfect for this. This is one of the very reason I do not have any trainees.

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Sun Acquisitions

MAY 13, 2022

Is there such a thing as the right time to sell a small business? Is there such a thing as the right time to sell a small business? The Right Time to Sell Your Business. Great, now that you know when to sell a small business, let’s talk about timing the sale. As a legacy and for posterity.

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Appraisers Blog

DECEMBER 29, 2023

Whom in their right mind spreads out a math equation which could fit on one page, across ten dozen interactive pages and does not even include the basic rudimentary tools a human needs to complete the math, like net/gross indicators? The only work we get now is high risk low score type of assignments well over the demin value baselines.

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Appraisal 73

A Neumann & Associates

MAY 10, 2023

These can exist on the Buyer’s, or Seller’s side and most can be avoided or mitigated by doing proper preparation before a business is listed, engaging the right M&A Advisor, and successfully completing the steps that follow signing an Offer to Purchase. Life is Good! What happened?

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Rhythm Systems

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

Now, I want to focus our energy on ways that we can fix them and have effective meetings. While having a meeting without an agenda is horrifying, I have attended several bad meetings that had a detailed agenda sent well ahead of time! In my last blog, I talked about how most meetings suck.

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