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Costs of Being Public Rise 90% under Sarbanes-Oxley
Costs directly associated with being public have almost doubled as a result of Sarbanes-Oxley (the Act), with more increases on the way, according to a study by our national law firm, Foley & Lardner. The rise in costs, which affects all public companies regardless of market capitalization or revenue, largely is driven by increases in accounting fees, director and officer insurance premiums, and legal fees. To a lesser extent, the Act also affects director compensation costs, fees paid to director search firms, public relations and investor relations costs, additional compliance personnel, and financial reporting costs.
Our firm, in conjunction with KRC Research, conducted a study to measure the direct financial impact of compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley. We undertook the study because little information existed that quantified the costs associated with the perceived benefits in reforms that are intended to promote improved shareholder democracy and shareholder value.
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Yachts, Jets, Horses & Hooch: Specialized Commercial Leasing Models
Defining commercial real estate asset class is essentially a property explaining how it identifies — not necessarily what its original intention was or what others think it ought to be. This article discusses, from a general issue-spot and contextual analysis perspective, how lawyers ought to think about specialized leasing formats and the regulatory backdrops that may inform what the documentation needs to contain for compliance purposes.
Hyperlinked Documents: The Latest e-Discovery Challenge
As courts and discovery experts debate whether hyperlinked content should be treated the same as traditional attachments, legal practitioners are grappling with the technical and legal complexities of collecting, analyzing and reviewing these documents in real-world cases.
Identifying Your Practice's Differentiator
How to Convey Your Merits In a Way That Earns Trust, Clients and Distinctions Just as no two individuals have the exact same face, no two lawyers practice in their respective fields or serve clients in the exact same way. Think of this as a "Unique Value Proposition." Internal consideration about what you uniquely bring to your clients, colleagues, firm and industry can provide untold benefits for your law practice.
Risks and Ad Fraud Protection In Digital Advertising
The ever-evolving digital marketing landscape, coupled with the industry-wide adoption of programmatic advertising, poses a significant threat to the effectiveness and integrity of digital advertising campaigns. This article explores various risks to digital advertising from pixel stuffing and ad stacking to domain spoofing and bots. It will also explore what should be done to ensure ad fraud protection and improve effectiveness.
Turning Business Development Plans Into Reality
This article offers practical insights and best practices to navigate the path from roadmap to rainmaking, ensuring your business development efforts are not just sporadic bursts of activity, but an integrated part of your daily success.