Cornerstone Research Experts in Focus: Andrea Eisfeldt
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When purchasing an expensive engagement ring, one would not seek the expertise of a real estate agent. Similarly, when an estate requires an appraisal, it is crucial to engage the appropriate expert for high value personal...more
In our recent alert “New Year, Similar Concerns: The FCA’s 2025 Priorities for UK Private Fund Managers,” we discussed the updated supervisory strategy and priorities which the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has for...more
When startups seek funding, the conversation often centers on market size, traction, or revenue models. Yet intellectual property (IP) is just as pivotal. A robust IP strategy not only boosts valuation but also reassures...more
A common feature of U.S. venture capital deals is the provision of an opinion of counsel regarding certain key matters before investors will close a financing round. These opinions are part of an investor’s due diligence...more
The classification of a transaction as either a business combination or an asset acquisition for financial reporting purposes has recently received greater attention. The differences between the two types of transactions can...more
The FCC has fined Nexstar Media Group, Inc. and Mission Broadcasting, Inc. $1.8 million after finding Nexstar exercised de facto control over Mission’s Station WPIX (TV) in New York without FCC consent. The FCC also found...more
Through Resolution No. 82882 of 2023, the Superintendence of Industry and Commerce (SIC) in Colombia established the value of operating income and/or total assets that must be considered to determine whether the merger...more
On 14 December 2023, the Central Bank of Ireland (the "Central Bank") published its industry letter on asset valuation (the "Industry Letter"), following on from ESMA's final report on its 2022 common supervisory action on...more
Over time, personal and corporate income taxation tends to receive most of the media's and the public's attention. However, it’s important to remember that gift and estate taxes can also profoundly impact an individual’s...more
The requirements outlined in the tax code can significantly impact an individual’s gift and estate planning, and navigating these requirements effectively is crucial. In this blog post, we will delve into gift and estate tax...more
The United Kingdom has long been a target destination for activist investors. It is the venue for nearly half of all of recent activist campaigns in Europe. In previous articles, we have discussed how informed boards should...more
When the word thoroughbred comes to mind, many of you might recall attending, watching, or hearing about the Kentucky Derby known as “The Run for the Roses,” “The Most Exciting Two Minutes in Sports” or “The Fastest Two...more
ACI’s 6th Annual Life Sciences IP Due Diligence Summit is devoted to providing corporate and IP counsel with expert strategies for assessing, valuing, and commercializing IP assets when conducting strategic IP due diligence –...more
Please join McDermott for our highly anticipated Life Sciences Dealmaking Symposium! Now in its 12th year, the Symposium offers a unique platform for education, insight sharing, purposeful networking and strategic...more
A recent opinion from the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit illustrates the importance of carefully scrutinizing classwide liability theories, even where district courts have flexibility assessing classwide...more
The challenges faced by the hospitality industry during and after the pandemic (e.g., shelter-in-place and lockdown requirements, increased materials cost due to supply chain disruption, lack of flight availability, and...more
The Mitchell Williams Insurance Regulatory team of lawyers recently attended the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) 2023 Summer National Meeting which was held in Seattle, Washington. We have prepared a...more
Experts in Focus is the firm’s video and podcast series in which we interview academic experts about their research on a variety of economic and finance topics. Finance Professor Andrea Eisfeldt is interviewed by Nari...more
The Opportune 2023 Study has been conducted to independently calculate the OCS plugging and abandonment (P&A) liability, assess the risk such liability poses to the U.S. taxpayer, and perform a cost-benefit analysis of how...more
On May 26, 2023, the Governor of Minnesota signed into law Minnesota bill HF 402 to increase government oversight of health care transactions that occur in Minnesota or involve Minnesota-based health care entities....more
Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair once famously declared that “our top priority was, is and always will be education, education, education.” To adopt this mantra in an enforcement context, for lenders the top priority...more
The recent case of ABT Auto Investments Ltd v Aapico Investment Pte Limited and others [2022] EWHC 2839 (Comm) explores a lender’s rights to enforce share security by appropriating shares secured in its favour. The statutory...more
Are we in a downturn? I am no economist, but in the global Silicon Valley, 2022 was all about the early stage in tech. Strong headwinds in financial markets, compressed multiples leading to substantially lower...more
En sentencia con expediente #24268 del 10 de noviembre de 2022, la Sección Cuarta del Consejo de Estado de Colombia hizo las siguientes precisiones con relación a la causal de exoneración por "interpretación razonable en la...more
On September 21, 2022, the New York State Attorney General Tish James filed a civil lawsuit against former President Donald Trump and the Trump organization alleging fraud and misrepresentation. The Complaint described a...more