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Data Privacy – Who is in control?

Data Privacy – Who is in control?

September 2, 2021

As published in Forefront By Brian Vargason For better or worse our day to day lives have become predicated on our access to a variety of digital applications that we use to stay connected and informed. As a result, the… Continue Reading  

The Future of Shopping Malls

The Future of Shopping Malls

September 1, 2021

As published in Forefront by Violeta Zdravkovic Ahh! Shopping malls. Large sites filled with every type of imaginable store providing one-stop shopping. In their heyday malls were filled with people. Whether shopping, hanging out with friends, visiting the food court… Continue Reading  

Boosting Post Merger Integration Synergies

Boosting Post Merger Integration Synergies

September 1, 2021

As published in Forefront By John Ruther When 400 middle market executives who had just completed acquisitions were asked to list the pain points of their experience, a majority ranked integration (both technical and cultural) as either extremely or very… Continue Reading  

High Times for Cannabis M&A

High Times for Cannabis M&A

September 1, 2021

As published in Forefront By Matthew Rizzo You have likely heard of lofty valuations for cannabis companies in various markets across the U.S. These valuations have been driven primarily by Canadian publicly traded companies due to Canada’s full federal legalization… Continue Reading  

Forbidden Fruit: A win for sports betting

Forbidden Fruit: A win for sports betting

September 1, 2021

As published in Forefront By Julie Lock Mark Twain once said, “The more things are forbidden, the more popular they become.” Researchers refer to this as the “forbidden fruit hypothesis.” In human nature, one wants what it cannot have or… Continue Reading  

Unmasking Problems in the Nonprofit Sector

Unmasking Problems in the Nonprofit Sector

September 1, 2021

As published in Forefront By Susan Koss The COVID-19 pandemic has created a year of unprecedented times for nonprofits who have operated under tremendous pressure due to uncertainty and disruption. State mandated shutdowns and unpredictable reopening plans have left nonprofits… Continue Reading  

Enhancing the Flavor Profile of Your Coffee

Enhancing the Flavor Profile of Your Coffee

September 1, 2021

As published in Detroit Lawyer By Andrew Malec, Ph.D. When I was asked to write a food article, I was excited because I am a “foodie” and consider myself a home chef. I am always thinking about food, flavor profiles,… Continue Reading  

Help Your Client by Helping Your Expert

Help Your Client by Helping Your Expert

September 1, 2021

As published in Detroit Lawyer By Andrew Malec, Ph.D. As an expert witness on economic damages, my role is to analyze information that has been provided to me, perform the required economic/financial analysis, and communicate my independent findings in a… Continue Reading  

Cannabis SPACs Are Piquing Investor Interest

Cannabis SPACs Are Piquing Investor Interest

June 30, 2021

By Matthew Rizzo and Marco Eadie As published in Law360 When it comes to cannabis, market share is currently the name of the game. The strategy of grabbing market share to ensure economies of scale and market dominance has caused… Continue Reading  

How to Spot the Early Warning Signs of a Troubled Company in a Turbulent Economy

How to Spot the Early Warning Signs of a Troubled Company in a Turbulent Economy

June 8, 2021

As published in the abfjournal By Keith Chulumovich Identifying long-term business problems is difficult to do during times of economic upheaval. Keith Chulumovich of O’Keefe outlines which factors to evaluate and the trends to keep an eye on when determining… Continue Reading