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Reminder To Draft Purchase And Sale Agreements With Care

JD Supra: Mergers

Somerville Off. Assocs. Ltd. P'ship v. Cresset Dev., LLC, 104 Mass. App. Ct. 1108 (2024). In Somerville Office Associates Limited Partnership v. Cresset Development, LLC, plaintiff Somerville Office Associates (“SOA”) sold two parcels of land to defendant Cresset Development (“Cresset”), an improved parcel and an unimproved parcel.

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The Value of Tech Due Diligence in Services Firms

Beyond M&A

It’s Not About the Tech, It’s About Alignment Many investors ask, “What’s the value in technology due diligence?” The truth is, it’s not really about the tech. Sure, we can find efficiencies, much like Gordon Ramsay refines dishes for struggling restaurants, but technology usually works. What doesn’t work are people, budgets, strategy, and implementation plans.

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Casting a wider digital net: the UK’s expanded mergers jurisdiction under the DMCC Act

JD Supra: Mergers

The UK Government has recently confirmed that the digital markets and competition parts of the DMCC Act are likely to come into force in December 2024 or January 2025. We consider the significance for companies active in digital markets of the upcoming changes to merger control, which could significantly increase the risk of scrutiny and investigation of transactions by the CMA.

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SEC charges TD Securities as former head of US Treasuries desk found to have allegedly made ‘hundreds’ of illegal trades

The TRADE

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has charged TD Securities with manipulating the US Treasury cash securities market through an illicit spoofing scheme between April 2018 and May 2019. The watchdog also charged the bank with “failing to supervise” the head of its US Treasuries trading desk who allegedly made “hundreds” of illegal trades over that period.

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15 Modern Use Cases for Enterprise Business Intelligence

Large enterprises face unique challenges in optimizing their Business Intelligence (BI) output due to the sheer scale and complexity of their operations. Unlike smaller organizations, where basic BI features and simple dashboards might suffice, enterprises must manage vast amounts of data from diverse sources. What are the top modern BI use cases for enterprise businesses to help you get a leg up on the competition?

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DirecTV Strikes Deal to Acquire Dish Network

The New York Times: Mergers, Acquisitions and Dive

The deal, which is subject to regulatory approval, would create one of the largest pay-TV distributors in the U.S. The companies were blocked in an attempt to merge in 2002.

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[Audio] Episode 338 -- Deep Dive into the Deere SEC FCPA Case

JD Supra: Mergers

The SEC's recent settlement with Deere & Company for $9.9 million for FCPA violations is another textbook example of bribery schemes, which revealed the absence of a culture of compliance, and the circumvention of basic entertainment, hospitality and travel expense controls. Deere's bribery scheme involved its Thailand subsidiary, Wirtgen Thailand, and various improper payments to government officials, including cash, sham consulting fees, extravagant “factory visit” trips to foreign.

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Our Housing Crisis Has Its Roots in the Financial Crisis

The New York Times: Banking

Well-meaning regulations and reforms intended to prevent another financial crisis has pushed millions of affordable homes out of the reach of everyday buyers and into the coffers of investors.

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India has emerged as one of the best global markets for the long haul. Here are the drivers—and how to play the rally

CNBC: Investing

India's stock market surge in recent years has investors viewing the country as an emerging market poised for long-term outperformance now more than ever.

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Dish and DirecTV Near a Deal to Combine (Again)

The New York Times: Mergers, Acquisitions and Dive

The companies are in talks to create one of the largest pay-TV providers in the country. In 2002, the U.S. government blocked a similar deal.

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Top 3 Banking Secrets to Stay Relevant with Gen Z Consumers

Speaker: Brian Muse-McKenney, Chief Revenue Officer & Matt Simester, Cards and Payments Expert

In today’s world of social media, dating apps, and remote work, businesses risk becoming irrelevant (or getting "ghosted") if they fail to meet the evolving needs of Gen Z consumers. Credit cards with flexible payment options, especially for young adults with little-to-no credit history, are a particularly important and valuable solution for this generation.

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Europe’s banks restructure, consolidate and partner their way into the digital future

JD Supra: Mergers

UK & European Financial Services M&A: Sector Trends H2 2023 | H1 2024 - 3 key drivers of bank M&A: - Arrival of long-awaited mammoth consolidation deals: Italy’s UniCredit and Spain’s BBVA sound the charge. - “Challenger” bank M&A catches fire: The UK grabs headlines with Coventry Building Society’s and Nationwide Building Society’s respective acquisitions of The Co‑operative Bank and Virgin Money. - Governments play a pivotal role in European bank M&A: State coffers play sig

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A Climate Fund Could Pay Billions to Protect Trees in Amazon and Beyond

The New York Times: Banking

Brazil is proposing a fund that would pay countries to protect tropical forests that are crucial to curbing climate change. It would generate returns, too.

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Tesla could have a tough time living up to the hype around its robotaxi event

CNBC: Investing

Even as Tesla's shares rip higher in September, Wall Street remains divided on the stock amid doubt around its long-term potential as a leading automaker.

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Why Stellantis, Owner of Chrysler, Jeep and Ram, Is Struggling

The New York Times: Mergers, Acquisitions and Dive

The automaker, created by a 2021 merger, is dealing with labor unrest, slumping sales and a revolt from its dealers.

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Predictions You Can Rely On: How Data Drives Successful Financial Forecasting

Speaker: Robbie Bhathal, Founder & CEO, and Matthew Acalin, Head of Credit Intelligence

In today's volatile financial environment, how confident are you in your company’s financial forecasting? To get the most accurate cash predictions that will lead to long-term financial survival, real-time data is critical. Innovative cash management strategies can lead to better credit opportunities, more sustainable growth, and long-term financial prosperity.

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Inside the Courts – An Update From Skadden Securities Litigators - October 2024

JD Supra: Mergers

Ninth Circuit Affirms Dismissal of Insider Trading Claims Against Satellite Operator Investors Based on Stock Sales After FCC Chairman Vote - In re Silver Lake Grp., LLC Sec. Litig. (9th Cir. July 24, 2024) What to know: The Ninth Circuit affirmed the dismissal of insider trading claims against several large investors in a satellite operator, holding that the plaintiffs failed to sufficiently allege that any defendant investor sold stock with knowledge of the company’s meeting with the FCC.

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U.S. Raises New Concerns Over Chinese Lending Practices

The New York Times: Banking

A Treasury official will call for greater transparency over emergency currency “swap” loans to struggling countries by China’s central bank.

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Charles Schwab CEO Walt Bettinger to retire at end of 2024, Rick Wurster to replace him

CNBC: Investing

After 16 years leading the brokerage firm, Bettinger will be replaced by an internal CEO hire.

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Can Lina Khan Hold On?

The New York Times: Mergers, Acquisitions and Dive

Ms. Khan’s term as the chair of the Federal Trade Commission ended Wednesday. In a wide-ranging interview, she discussed her aggressive approach to antitrust and its critics.

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Enhance Customer Value: Unleash Your Data’s Potential

The complexity of financial data, the need for real-time insight, and the demand for user-friendly visualizations can seem daunting when it comes to analytics - but there is an easier way. With Logi Symphony, we aim to turn these challenges into opportunities. Our platform empowers you to seamlessly integrate advanced data analytics, generative AI, data visualization, and pixel-perfect reporting into your applications, transforming raw data into actionable insights.

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DOJ Updates Evaluation of Corporate Compliance Programs

JD Supra: Mergers

The Justice Department announced yet another version of its Evaluation of Corporate Compliance Programs. As everyone knows, the Justice Department’s guidance carries talismanic significance — it is an important document that provides valuable direction on the design and implementation of an effective compliance program.

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China Stocks Surge After Mortgage Curbs Are Removed

The New York Times: Banking

After seeing prices decline for years, Chinese officials have made a burst of policy changes aimed at making easier to buy homes.

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Utilities are the hottest part of the stock market right now, on track for their best year since 2000

CNBC: Investing

Power and light and related stocks are also on course for their strongest year since 2000.

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Why California is the Perfect Place for Industrial Rollups and Business Growth

How2Exit

E245: Why California is the Perfect Place for Industrial Rollups and Business Growth - Watch Here About the Guest(s): Jules Brenner is a dynamic entrepreneur and the founder of Industrial Succession, a company specializing in the acquisition and roll-up of industrial manufacturing businesses in California. With a background in mechanical and aerospace engineering from Brooklyn, New York, Jules has a unique blend of technical and business acumen.

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Deliver Mission Critical Insights in Real Time with Data & Analytics

In the fast-moving manufacturing sector, delivering mission-critical data insights to empower your end users or customers can be a challenge. Traditional BI tools can be cumbersome and difficult to integrate - but it doesn't have to be this way. Logi Symphony offers a powerful and user-friendly solution, allowing you to seamlessly embed self-service analytics, generative AI, data visualization, and pixel-perfect reporting directly into your applications.

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California Pharmacies Put on Notice: California’s Pharmacy Transaction Notice Requirement

JD Supra: Mergers

As of January 1, 2025, parties to transactions involving pharmacies located in California may also need to file a written notice with the California Attorney General. Assembly Bill 853 (AB 853), codified at Part 14 to Division 3 of Title 1 of the California Corporations Code, requires parties to certain transactions involving retail grocery firms or retail drug firms (each as defined by AB 853) to file a notice with the California Attorney General 180 days in advance of the effective date of the

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F.T.C. Clears Chevron’s Purchase of Hess With Board Condition

The New York Times: Mergers, Acquisitions and Dive

The Federal Trade Commission said the oil giant can acquire the smaller company as long as the chief executive of Hess does not join its board.

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Recursion gets FDA approval to begin phase 1 trials of AI-discovered cancer treatment

CNBC: Investing

Recursion said it was able to use its AI-enabled drug discovery platform to identify a novel target and move all the way to gaining IND approval in less than 18 months.

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The Economy Is at a Hinge Moment

The New York Times: Banking

The economist Jason Furman discusses the economic fights that the next presidential administration will face.

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Using Data & Analytics for Improving Healthcare Innovation and Outcomes

In the rapidly evolving healthcare industry, delivering data insights to end users or customers can be a significant challenge for product managers, product owners, and application team developers. The complexity of healthcare data, the need for real-time analytics, and the demand for user-friendly interfaces can often seem overwhelming. But with Logi Symphony, these challenges become opportunities.

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DOJ Repeals 1995 Bank Merger Guidelines and Now Will Apply Its 2023 Merger Guidelines to Bank M&A

JD Supra: Mergers

On September 17, 2024, the Antitrust Division of the United States Department of Justice (the “DOJ”) announced that it withdrew its 1995 Bank Merger Guidelines and instead, for purposes of evaluating the competitive impact of bank mergers, will rely on its 2023 Merger Guidelines, which apply to all industries.

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Hodinkee, the Watch Site, Is Sold to Watches of Switzerland

The New York Times: Mergers, Acquisitions and Dive

Neither Benjamin Clymer, its founder, nor the Watches of Switzerland Group would disclose terms, but they stressed that coverage would continue to be independent.

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JPMorgan says this EV charging stock could surge nearly 80%

CNBC: Investing

JPMorgan thinks the company's business model of both owning and operating its fast electric vehicle chargers can send the stock soaring.

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