Corporate Spin-Off Transactions and Lawsuits Increase
Corporate Spin Off Transaction Growth Trends We are seeing an increased number of spinoffs in the past few years. This […]
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Identifying Succession Planning Challenges
Common objectives of succession planning include: Identifying persons with potential to assume greater responsibility roles Creating development programs and opportunities
Brexit Implications on Portfolio Construction
The Brexit vote has forced investors to consider the following portfolio implications: An initial slowdown of growth and lowering of
New Facebook Stock Lawsuit Concerns
The move would effectively allow Zuckerberg to sell or give away his shares while still retaining control of the company
Success Factors for Securities Class Actions
The Importance of Early Research in a Securities Class Action Suit The ability to identify a potentially successful case is
Chicago Struggles with Pension Fund
Here are some alarming facts about Chicago’s retirement and pension fund system (MEABF, or Municipal Employees’ Annuity and Benefit Fund):
VW Emissions Scandal Class Action Suit
In September 2015, Volkswagen admitted to the use of “defeat devices,” which had the ability to detect when a car
Trends in Cybercrime and Data Privacy Law
Negative effects of data privacy and data breach issues on companies can include: Direct harm in the form of theft
Increase in EGCs Leads to Increased Litigation
Businesses with a total gross revenue of under $1 billion for the recently ended fiscal year can qualify to file
Recent Mergers & Acquisitions Roundup
Market analysts predict a rise in $100 billion dollar deals in 2016. With this rise, we can also anticipate various