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Intervention & Regulation - Chapter Four of The Visionaries

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Economic uncertainty, high taxation, and regulatory changes challenge private clients aiming to protect and grow their wealth. These factors demand proactive measures to ensure compliance and optimise wealth preservation...more

Morrison & Foerster LLP

Singapore International Commercial Court Approves First Cross-Border Pre-Packaged Scheme of Arrangement

Over the Summer, the Singapore International Commercial Court (“SICC”) issued a landmark decision in In Re No Va Land Investment Group Corp [2024] SGHC(I) 17, authored by International Judge (and MoFo alum) James Michael...more

Crunched Credit

The Impalpable Reality of Bad News

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Why am I still shocked that bad news gets no respect these days?  No, I’m serious.  It seems it doesn’t really matter when business, political or economic news stinks up the joint.  The gestalt teases out a good news...more

Cozen O'Connor

Cozen Currents: In Trump's Image

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The Cozen Lens- •Even if this year’s Republican Party platform is shorter than usual, former President Trump’s influence is evident in not only the policies it proposes, but perhaps more so in the ones it avoids. •In a...more

Flaster Greenberg PC

Can Iran Survive War with Israel?

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Since Israel killed Iran Revolutionary Guard Commander General Mohammed Reza Zahedi and six others in Damascus, Syria on April 2, Iran has sworn that it will retaliate harshly against Israel. Israeli soldiers have had their...more

Snell & Wilmer

Arizona Chamber of Commerce and GOP Leaders Challenge EPA’s PM-2.5 Standard in Court

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In a move that could have significant implications for Arizona’s environmental policy and economy, the Arizona Chamber of Commerce and Republican leaders of the Arizona legislature have filed a lawsuit against the...more

Mitratech Holdings, Inc

What the WEF 2024 Global Risks Report Means for Governance, Risk and Compliance Professionals

Analyzing the Trends in Misinformation, Technological Advances, Cyber Insecurity, and Interconnected Risks in the 2024 Global Risks Report. The World Economic Forum recently released its 2024 Global Risks Report, an...more

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Government Contracts Issues for a Recession

The bond yield curve inverted in October 2022. When that occurred, it started a countdown to recession. At least it has every time since 1968. Specifically, for the last eight recessions since 1968, every single recession was...more

Fox Rothschild LLP

The Presumption of Innocence Podcast: Episode 29 - A Global Perspective on the Economic Responses to COVID-19

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While COVID-19 stimulus aid enforcement continues to make headlines in the United States, a very different situation is unfolding in Europe. Jim Power, a prominent economic analyst, joins host Matt Adams for an eye-opening...more

Bricker Graydon LLP

[Event] March Bridge Series - March 1st, Cincinnati, OH

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Join us for the March Bridge Series, presented by Bricker Graydon and HORAN Wealth, as we step into the world of economic development. We'll hear from a large panel of local leaders in the industry who are at the forefront of...more

Ankura

The Current Economic Climate - A Golden Age for Fraud?

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This article is the first of a series on accounting fraud which follows our July and September webinars on “How to Commit Accounting Fraud: Why this can ultimately lead to corporate collapse.”...more

Proskauer Rose LLP

Q&A: What does 2024 have in store for European M&A?

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There is a wealth of dry powder to spend but 2023 has seen M&A deal activity hampered by rising costs of debt, unstable markets, supply chain issues, general political uncertainty, and fear of global recession. So, what does...more

Ankura

Consumers’ Economic Anxieties Could Make for a Challenging Holiday Season for Retailers

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The holiday shopping season perennially holds great significance for retailers, and this impact is heightened in 2023 due to shifting consumer behaviors influenced by economic dynamics and evolving preferences. There are...more

NAVEX

Managing Internal Risks: Why do Internal Risks Matter?

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Building risk resilience from the inside Why bother looking inward when external risks seem so pressing? The answer is straightforward: you're only as strong as your internal structure....more

Miles & Stockbridge P.C.

[Event] 2023 Regional Economic Breakfast Briefing - November 21st, Frederick, MD

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Please join Miles & Stockbridge on November 21 for our annual Regional Economic Breakfast Briefing, offering a broad view of factors shaping the region, including opportunities along the I-270 corridor. Returning this year...more

Jackson Lewis P.C.

Tiered Pay Structures and Manufacturing Industry

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The current auto industry labor negotiations have sparked a lively debate about the efficacy of adopting or maintaining a tiered pay structure for a manufacturing workforce. While some may argue that these structures are a...more

Rivkin Radler LLP

The Trust Fund Penalty – Times May be Tough, But Don’t “Borrow” from Withheld Taxes

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It’s wonderful to be part of a successful business, especially in a strong economy. The owners are probably enjoying a more than just decent return on their investment and, in most cases, are getting along well enough. The...more

Foley & Lardner LLP

The Current State of FinTech

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FinTech has revolutionized the financial industry and presents incredible benefits for individuals, businesses, and the economy as a whole. Startups in this area have significantly increased accessibility to financial...more

Ius Laboris

Youth, skills leave Peru

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Instability, whether in terms of politics, the economy and public safety, is not directly related to the labour market. But it does, of course, influence it. A recent BBC report showed that more than 420,000 Peruvians left...more

WilmerHale

Breaking (Down) the Debt Ceiling

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Since 1960, Congress has raised, revised or extended the statutory debt ceiling 79 times. The United States reached its debt ceiling in January 2023, prompting a congressional showdown and sparking fears of extreme market...more

Amundsen Davis LLC

As Talk of the Economy Cooling Persists, Employers are Reducing their Workforces

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As talk of an economic slowdown persists, so have the number of layoff an- nouncements hitting the news. While the last quarter of 2022 saw the technology and financial sectors lay off thousands of workers, in 2023, this...more

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

Project W: Cage the Rage – Going from Anger to Action

To choose to become a startup founder, they say you have to be a little bit crazy. As a former founder myself and an advocate for entrepreneurs, I like to think it's a good kind of crazy. To go out on a limb and start a...more

White & Case LLP

Subdued macro conditions shelve major loan activity

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Loan issuance across all major jurisdictions saw year-on-year double-digit declines during the first half of 2023, as high inflation and rising interest rates continued to weigh on loan activity The first half of 2023 has...more

Walkers

Cayman fund governance in times of market turbulence – 2023 update

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While standard governance principles continue to apply (and should be followed) throughout the lifetime of a fund, the board of directors must be prepared to adapt governance practices and, for example, revisit discussions...more

Foley & Lardner LLP

What Every Multinational Company Should Know About . . . Navigating Economic Downturns through Racial Equity Audits

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A strong correlation exists between a multinational company’s Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) efforts and the company’s financial performance. Racial equity audits often are utilized to measure the precise quality and...more

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