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Independent Director: Roles, Qualification, and Corporate Governance

Peak Frameworks

Given their growing influence, understanding their purpose, qualifications, and challenges can offer insight into the operational mechanisms of major corporations. Definition and Concept of an Independent Director This independence allows them to provide an unbiased perspective, making them an essential component of good corporate governance.

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The Full Guide to Healthcare Private Equity, from Careers to Contradictions

Mergers and Inquisitions

When you hear the words “healthcare private equity,” two thoughts probably come to mind: Wait a minute, isn’t healthcare a risky/growth-oriented sector? Before delving into these nuances, we should take a step back and define the sector: Definitions: What is a Healthcare Private Equity Firm? Why do PE firms operate there?

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Delaware Court Of Chancery Validates Ratification Of Defective Corporate Acts Impacting Merger And Declines To Expand Universe Of Claims Classified As Both Direct And Derivative

Shearman & Sterling

Charles Almond as Trustee for the Almond Family 2001 Trust v. Plaintiffs, who were pre-merger minority stockholders of DWR, asserted various claims that defendants, including DWR's controlling stockholder, thus improperly benefited from a greater percentage of equity and merger consideration than that to which they were legally entitled.

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Delaware Court Of Chancery Validates Ratification Of Defective Corporate Acts Impacting Merger And Declines To Expand Universe Of Claims Classified As Both Direct And Derivative

Shearman & Sterling

Charles Almond as Trustee for the Almond Family 2001 Trust v. Plaintiffs, who were pre-merger minority stockholders of DWR, asserted various claims that defendants, including DWR's controlling stockholder, thus improperly benefited from a greater percentage of equity and merger consideration than that to which they were legally entitled.

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On the Hunt: NMI Builds, Buys Payments Tech Stack

The Deal

“Our corporate strategy has been to enable payments from signup to payout,” said Kate Hampton, chief strategy officer of NMI, or Network Merchants LLC. Founded in 2001, NMI has had to respond to technology changes in payments over the decades, including the emergence of disruptive payments companies such as Stripe Inc.

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Drinks With The Deal: Debevoise’s Levitsky on Journey From Public Service to Private Practice

The Deal

Levitsky came to corporate practice in an unusual way, as he explained in this week’s Drinks With The Deal podcast. That experience taught Levitsky a number of lessons that he continues to use as an M&A and private equity lawyer at Debevoise & Plimpton LLP, where he has practiced since 2001. “I Jonathan E.

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What is the World Trade Organization (WTO)?

Peak Frameworks

The Role of WTO in Private Equity, Investment Banking, and Corporate Finance The World Trade Organization (WTO) serves as a linchpin in the realm of international trade, thereby indirectly shaping the global finance industry. China trade wars, with tariffs being imposed back and forth, posed challenges for corporate finance teams.

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