An interest rate cut will help spur M&A. Falling prices risks deflation. Growth is the answer to high prices. #PrivateEquity #MergersandAcquisitions #MandA #DealLawyers

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AI promises many benefits, one of which is additional work for IP lawyers. Possible infringement related to AI is another risk for lawyers to consider in M&A deals. Major music companies are suing two generative AI startups that allow users to compose new tracks using text

The negative effects of a horrible boss will permeate your personal life, taking a toll on your health, family and friends. Below are some tips to cope. If you can’t find a way to cope, consider making a change. Set a date certain for when you will have a new job or quit. Life is

Well, this should be interesting. Lifting up the financial hood on compensation. ⬇️ U.S. public companies will have to break out things like inventory purchases and employee compensation under a new accounting rule wsj.com/articles/compa… via The Wall Street Journal #Corporate #Accounting

What is one of the biggest mistakes a business owner can make in an M&A deal? Not hiring seasoned advisors. E.g., a seasoned deal lawyer brings credibility to the negotiations and can help the business owner: 1) develop an effective strategy for the M&A negotiations, 2)

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How to get past an M&A negotiation impasse? An impasse often occurs when the parties are talking past each other. In an M&A negotiation, it is helpful to frame for the parties their respective positions as objectively as possible. Frequently, this framing can help the parties

Electric vehicles (EV) hit a pothole. Hybrids and ICE vehicles are still in the race. #EV #electricvehicle wsj.com/articles/auto-…

Are interest rates still a drag on deal flow? Or is M&A back? Please share your views. #PrivateEquity #MergersandAcquisitions #MandA #DealLawyers

Time works against the seller. In an M&A deal, a seller cannot afford delays. Countless events can impact the value of a business during an elongated sale process (e.g., a major account is lost or a key employee quits). One often used strategy is for a seller to hire a financial

With the first snowfall of the year yesterday in Chicago, time to get your old chairs, microwaves and TVs ready to save your parking spot in the street. The glorious tradition of “dibs.” #Chicago

As the holidays approach, a gentle reminder: “Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle” ~ Plato #Mindfulness

Start the New Year off right. Sound advice to accelerate your career from Harvard Business Review. I would add an another question to this article. How can I make my supervisor’s life easier? Same goes for a client.

A common mistake in negotiating an M&A deal: Thinking that saying “yes”‘early and often will accelerate your deal. Usually, this just encourages the other side to keep asking and keep taking. The better approach is to be strategic, when saying yes and when saying no. Good