Private Equity Takes Aim at College Athletics
As college athletics evolves to reflect a myriad of macro trends and changes, private equity firms are moving to carve out a significant stake in this emerging, lucrative asset class. Driven by the recent legal and regulatory changes surrounding athlete compensation,...
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New Tax Consequences For Using Life Insurance For Succession Planning
In 2024, new tax consequences are significantly impacting the use of life insurance in succession planning. The recent ruling in Connelly v. United States has reshaped how closely held businesses navigate estate taxes when using life insurance to fund buy-sell...
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Appraisal Economics has provided an executive compensation analysis for the senior executives of a large privately held business. Our compensation study considered the total value and components of appropriate compensation packages, considering the internal...
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M&A Activity Updates For Q2: 2024
The merger and acquisition (M&A) market showed signs of rejuvenation in Q2 2024 as optimism began to return among dealmakers. While the M&A environment had struggled to break free from a prolonged slump over the past two years, the latest data and survey insights...
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The Recent Rulings On Non-Compete Agreements: Are They Here To Stay?
The trajectory of the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) non-compete ban has recently encountered significant legal hurdles, culminating in a series of pivotal court decisions that have broader implications for the future of non-compete agreements across the United...
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The Upcoming Election and Key Potential Impacts on the Economy
The 2024 U.S. presidential election looms large on the horizon, with its potential to reshape the nation’s economic landscape in ways that extend far beyond the immediate aftermath. Economic uncertainty often characterizes election cycles, but the stakes in 2024...
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Increasing Popularity of Hybrid BESS and Standalone BESS Systems
The increasing popularity of hybrid battery energy storage systems (BESS) and standalone BESS reflects a significant shift in how energy is managed and utilized across various sectors. These systems, pivotal in integrating renewable energy sources, are becoming...
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Crippling US Water Infrastructure
The US is currently grappling with a severe and escalating crisis in its water infrastructure. Decades of neglect, underfunding, and a lack of comprehensive policy reforms have left this critical system on the brink of failure. The nation's water infrastructure, which...
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83(B) Elections For Restricted Tokens
The 83(b) election offers a crucial advantage for recipients of restricted tokens – particularly within startups and growth companies. When individuals receive restricted tokens as part of their compensation package, they typically come with vesting conditions that...
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The OJ Simpson Estate Battle
The executor of O.J. Simpson’s estate is taking decisive steps to prevent a $33.5 million payout, mandated by a California civil jury almost three decades ago, from being awarded to the families of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ron Goldman. The judgment followed a wrongful...
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