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Due Diligence: Assessing and Mitigating AI Risks

Deal Lawyers

A recent Risk Management Magazine article discusses AI-related risks in business acquisitions. The article addresses the need for buyers to understand the functionality of AI tools used in the target’s business, as well as approaches to identifying and assessing their risks. The article also discusses methods by which buyers may mitigate their risks.

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Healthcare Private Equity Investment: As Federal Headwinds Subside, a Gale Warning Goes Up in Many States

JD Supra: Mergers

Private equity (PE) investment in the U.S. healthcare sector faces a complex and evolving regulatory and legislative landscape. Both federal and state authorities are intensifying scrutiny of PE investment, driven by concerns about market consolidation, quality of care, corporate profiteering and lack of financial transparency.

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Nvidia is expected to move 10% in either direction on earnings. How to trade it

CNBC: Investing

Nishant Pant describes an iron condor trade in the bull market leader.

Trading 145
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DEI – Performance Before Purpose?

Beyond M&A

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) seems to be in a bit of turmoil, particularly as the US leadership denounces DEI initiatives. Interestingly, many large firms are now pulling out of these commitments. This raises an important question: Should businesses focus on performance first, before embedding purpose-driven initiatives? This may seem out of kilter with my ‘people first’ values but you cannot be very people first or provide a secure employment without a strong buisness and

Medical 130
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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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New Thresholds for Merger Filings in the UAE: An Overview

JD Supra: Mergers

In February 2024, we shared an update on the UAEs competition landscape in which we summarised the changes brought by Federal Decree-Law No. 36 of 2023 on the Regulation of Competition (the New Law). Notably, in the update we highlighted that the New Law did not specify the thresholds that would require a potential transaction to be notified to the Ministry of Economy (the MOE) so that the MOE can provide the required clearance.

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Citigroup Makes (and Then Fixes) an $81 Trillion Mistake

The New York Times: Banking

The bank temporarily credited a customers account with trillions of dollars, adding to scrutiny of risk management systems after a series of errors.

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Joann, 80-Year-Old Crafts and Fabrics Retailer, Will Close All Stores

The New York Times: Mergers, Acquisitions and Dive

The announcement that the chain would close all 800 of its stores in 49 states comes after a period of financial turmoil.

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M&A Playbook for Acquiring AI-Powered Companies

JD Supra: Mergers

As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to transform the business world, acquirors need to prepare for a deep dive when evaluating companies that use AI to enable their businesses or create proprietary AI. Key considerations for buyers targeting AI-driven companies include understanding how AI is being used, assessing the risks associated with AI creation and use, being mindful of protecting proprietary AI technology, ensuring cybersecurity and data privacy, and complying with the regulatory.

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As Ramadan Nears, Syrians Feel the Pinch of a Cash Shortage

The New York Times: Banking

The Assad dictatorship is out, but Syrias economy is in chaos after a civil war and recent policy shifts. The situation is putting a damper on a typically festive season.

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Westinghouse sees path to building cheaper nuclear plants after costly past

CNBC: Investing

Two nuclear projects in the South were bogged down by costly overruns, but Westinghouse Electric Company still sees the potential for new U.S. plants.

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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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DGCL Amendments: Much Ado About What SB 21 Would Undo

Deal Lawyers

I didn’t think that any controversy about proposed changes to the DGCL could top the war of words over last year’s amendments, but then the Delaware General Assembly said “hold my beer” earlier this month when it introduced Senate Bill 21.

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Alumni @ RopesTalk: DeepSeek Deep Dive with Dr. Vasanth Sarathy, Tufts University

JD Supra: Mergers

On this special edition of Ropes & Grays Alumni @ RopesTalk podcast series, technology and IP transactions partner Regina Sam Penti is joined by Dr. Vasanth Sarathy, a professor of computer science at Tufts University and a Ropes & Gray alum. Together, they delve into the technical and business implications of DeepSeek, a Chinese app.

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Ken Rosenthal, Founder of Panera Bread’s Forerunner, Dies at 81

The New York Times: Mergers, Acquisitions and Dive

He built a small chain of bakery cafes, with sourdough bread as its star. A few years after it was sold, it became nationally famous under a new name.

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Warren Buffett amasses more cash and sells more stock, but doesn't explain why in annual letter

CNBC: Investing

"The great majority of your money remains in equities," Buffett wrote in his highly-anticipated annual letter. "That preference won't change.

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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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Antitrust: Tips for Dealing with the New HSR Rules

Deal Lawyers

With the new, more burdensome HSR rules now in effect, a recent Fried Frank memo offers some advice about the new rules that buyers and sellers need to take into account when negotiating a merger agreement.

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OpenAI's Governance Overhaul to Prevent Hostile Takeover

JD Supra: Mergers

Strengthening Board Control - OpenAI is exploring governance changes that would grant its nonprofit board enhanced voting rights to prevent a hostile takeover by Elon Musk. This move follows Musks $97.4 billion bid, which was rejected by OpenAIs board, and his legal efforts to block its transition to a for-profit entity.

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Periculum Advises Hope Plumbing in its Sale to Redwood Services

Periculum Capital

Periculum Capital Company, LLC (Periculum) is pleased to announce it advised Hope Plumbing (Hope or the Company), an Indianapolis-based provider of residential plumbing services, in its recapitalization by Redwood Services (Redwood). Periculum advised the Company on finding the right partner to preserve the Hope legacy and accelerate future growth. Jack Hope and Brad Persic founded Hope Plumbing in 2007 with one truck and the vision to provide comprehensive, high-quality plumbing services to old

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Why Tesla’s stock is unraveling and what happens next, according to Barclays

CNBC: Investing

Deteriorating fundamentals and a reversal of technical factors have largely unwinded Tesla's post-election rally, Barclays wrote.

Stock 140
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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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M&A Disclosure: Del. Chancery Rejects Claims Based on 11th Hour Developments

Deal Lawyers

Here’s a scenario that’s guaranteed to put a knot in any M&A lawyer’s stomach – on the eve of a target’s stockholders meeting to vote on a proposed stock deal, the buyer’s board announces that it’s conducting an internal investigation in response to a whistleblower complaint and that one of the buyer’s directors, who was […]

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2025 Life Sciences M&A Trends in Earnouts and Antitrust

JD Supra: Mergers

Life sciences M&A comes with unique challenges that require thoughtful and creative structuring. Bridging valuation gaps between buyers and sellers and navigating regulatory scrutinyneed careful planning.

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Unlock the AI Skills to Transform Your Data Center with Cisco U.

Cisco: M&A

Unlock your potential with Cisco U's AI essentials course. Dive into hands-on learning, engage with real-world applications, and earn valuable Continuing Education (CE) creditsfree until March 24, 2025.

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One-time market favorite Palantir drops 11% on Monday and is now down nearly 30% from high

CNBC: Investing

The stock is on pace for its fourth straight losing session.

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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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Book Review: ‘Meltdown,’ by Duncan Mavin

The New York Times: Banking

In Meltdown, Duncan Mavin describes the grand rise and ignominious fall of a financial behemoth.

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An Alternative Approach to Access Capital and Liquidity – Why US Companies Should Consider an ASX Listing

JD Supra: Mergers

A number of US companies have gone public in Australia as an alternative to a further private round in the US. While the ASX may not be an obvious alternative to US capital markets, there are a number of reasons why the it can be attractive.

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Navigating the AI Era as a CCIE

Cisco: M&A

Technical expertise remains crucial in an AI-driven world, with new insights and key updates for CCIEs to prepare for the future.

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Jefferies upgrades Nike, says shares can jump more than 50%

CNBC: Investing

The firm said now is the right time to aggressively scoop up shares of Nike given its upside potential and that its stock price is near a "valuation trough.

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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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Vancity and First Credit Union Discuss Potential Merger

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

Innovative model will preserve and strengthen community banking powered by values-driven financial services Innovative model will preserve and strengthen community banking powered by values-driven financial services

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SEC Explores Regulatory Changes to Make It Easier to Raise Capital, Invest in Private Funds, and Be a Public Company

JD Supra: Mergers

The Acting SEC Chairman announced regulatory priorities designed to help companies raise capital, widen investment options available to retail investors, and reduce regulatory burdens on smaller public companies.

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AI Threat Intelligence Roundup: February 2025

Cisco: M&A

AI threat research is a fundamental part of Ciscos approach to AI security. Our roundups highlight new findings from both original and third-party sources.

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A Microsoft analyst report raised concerns about the AI trade and helped cause Friday's market sell-off

CNBC: Investing

"When coupled with our prior channel checks, it points to a potential oversupply position for MSFT," the note said.

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Navigating the Future: Generative AI, Application Analytics, and Data

Generative AI is upending the way product developers & end-users alike are interacting with data. Despite the potential of AI, many are left with questions about the future of product development: How will AI impact my business and contribute to its success? What can product managers and developers expect in the future with the widespread adoption of AI?