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In an M&A transaction, a hostile takeover is the means by which a company wishing to acquire a target company seeks the approval of the target company’s shareholders, either by making a tender offer or through a proxy vote. While a tender offer or a proxy vote might sound permissible, it is not: The difference … Read more
In the business and financial sectors, particularly in the milieu of M&As and related types of transactions, two terms that are commonly used are “due care” and “due diligence.” Although similar sounding, these two phrases are not interchangeable, and knowing the difference between them is paramount. In the course of corporate work in … Read more
A lot of people ask “is cloud storage private?”. To answer that it depends on what type of services you need. Whether it’s for personal use or business, how much storage do you require, and how vulnerable your business is to cyberattacks. Public Cloud Storage Public cloud services are exceptionally popular today, with both consumers … Read more
Interoperability in healthcare refers to how different software and data storage systems, including the customer relationship management systems, content management systems, and even billing systems work together in a compatible and secure way. Interoperability in healthcare systems not only help ensure HIPAA compliance for medical providers and their business associates, but can also lead to … Read more
Key Takeaways: HIPAA compliant file sharing means moving and storing PHI in a way that meets the HIPAA Security Rule. No file sharing tool is HIPAA compliant on its own. You need a signed BAA plus the right settings turned on. The four non-negotiables: a BAA, encryption in transit and at rest, access controls with … Read more
Cybersecurity breaches have become all too common. Incidents of malware, ransomware, trojans and phishing have all spiked at unprecedented rates, with attacks becoming more sophisticated, more coordinated and, when they strike, more devastating to companies than ever before. The security of your most important digital documents should be the last bastion in any organization’s cybersecurity … Read more
Firms undergoing a merger or acquisition or seeking capital from private investors should be ready for an operational due diligence (ODD) review. Most commonly used in financial firms, particularly by hedge funds and other investment firms, and in industrial M&A deals, an ODD can also benefit retail organizations and any business. There are many … Read more
Considering the constant exposure we have to email-based security breaches, like spoofing, phishing, malware and ransomware attacks, you might think that email encryption has become a standard implementation for most companies and email platforms — well, think again. Most platforms today do support encryption, but it’s up to you — or your system admin — … Read more
A merger or acquisition is one of the most complex of corporate transactions, requiring the target company to assemble and present for review of hundreds of documents detailing the company’s assets and liabilities to a potential buyer. The “sell-side” of a mergers and acquisitions (M&A) transaction describes the deal process from the perspective of the … Read more
Due diligence is the process of verifying, investigating or auditing a potential investment opportunity to confirm that the investor or buyer has all of the relevant information needed. This is done before the deal closes and, if it’s not done right, may terminate the deal. The Role of Due Diligence in M&As On the buyer’s … Read more
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