Distressed M&A Outlook - Market Conditions to Produce Significant M&A Opportunities
Recently Pepper hosted a breakfast discussion that was entitled “Distressed M&A Outlook - Market Conditions to Produce Significant M&A Opportunities.”
To gain perspective on the current distressed M&A market, Pepper Hamilton and Carl Marks Advisory Group commissioned mergermarket to survey a diverse group of corporate executives, private equity practitioners, hedge fund investors and lawyers regarding the foremost issues facing distressed investors today.
Moderated by Pepper partner Jim Rosener, this podcast features the panel discussion of Todd Feinsmith, partner from Pepper Hamilton, Warren Feder, partner from Carl Marks Advisory Group and Lawrence Klaff , principal from Gordon Brothers Group as they discussed the findings of our survey on the distressed M&A market and how the landscape has changed since the survey was conducted, including the Chrysler/GM effect, the imposition of politics on the financial markets and the repercussions of CIT.
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The Latest on Climate Change
Jane Luxton, a recent addition to Pepper’s Washington, D.C. office, is a partner and a member of the firm's Sustainability, CleanTech and Climate Change Team. Jane came to Pepper from the federal government, where she served as general counsel of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).
In this podcast, Jane discusses the latest issues for companies in the unsettling area of climate change. Ongoing legislative, regulatory and litigation efforts have the potential to institute far-reaching changes and new challenges for businesses, related to their energy consumption and how it is regulated. Jane reviews the latest developments in these areas, including ways companies can limit their exposure to potential greenhouse gas lawsuits, and offers recommendations for companies as they look for ways to save or make money in the climate-change arena, including practical approaches and opportunities in the area of renewable energy.
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Current Investor Focus and Capital Trends in Banking Sector - Investing in Financial Institutions
Recently Pepper hosted an event entitled “Investing in Financial Institutions – Opportunities and Pitfalls.” This event examined the key legislative and regulatory issues involved in investing in financial institutions and how the rules change when the target institution is a failed bank.
This podcast features the presentation of Lee Calfo and Chad Hull. Chad is a managing director for Boenning & Scattergood, Inc. and Lee is a portfolio manager for 1914 Advisors, a division of Boenning & Scattergood. Their presentation discussed the current investment focus and capital trends in the banking sector.
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Regulatory Issues - Investing in Financial Institutions
Recently Pepper hosted an event entitled “Investing in Financial Institutions – Opportunities and Pitfalls.” This event examined the key legislative and regulatory issues involved in investing in financial institutions and how the rules change when the target institution is a failed bank.
This podcast features the presentation of Frank Mayer and Tim McTaggart. Frank is a partner in the Philadelphia office of Pepper who focuses his practice on counseling regulated business enterprises including tax-exempt organizations, with a special emphasis on financial institutions. Tim is a partner in the Washington, D.C. office of Pepper who focuses his practice on bank and financial services regulatory matters. Their presentation focused on the regulatory issues involved in investing in financial institutions.
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Hot Legislative Issues - Investing in Financial Institutions
Recently Pepper hosted an event entitled “Investing in Financial Institutions – Opportunities and Pitfalls.” This event examined the key legislative and regulatory issues involved in investing in financial institutions and how the rules change when the target institution is a failed bank.
This podcast features the presentation of Tim McTaggart. Tim is a partner in the Washington, D.C. office of Pepper who focuses his practice on bank and financial services regulatory matters. His presentation focused on the hot legislative issues in the banking industry.
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Holiday Parties: Eat, drink and be wary!
It’s that time of year again. Even with many employers cutting back during these difficult economic times, most still want to find special ways to thank their employees and celebrate the hard work they have put in over the last year.
In this podcast, Amy McAndrew, of counsel in the Berwyn office of Pepper Hamilton and a member of the firm’s Labor and Employment practice, discusses issues employers should be aware of during the holiday season, including holiday parties, employee gift giving and holiday bonuses.
If you are interested in the latest updates in the world of labor and employment, email podcasts@pepperlaw.com to subscribe to Pepper@Work. This is an electronic news alert that provides employers with advice on how recent labor judgments and opinions will affect their organization.
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Are You Sad Summer is Over?
As the winter months set in, some people may notice that they feel more tired, experience weight gain, or struggle to get out of bed in the morning. While the majority of people who experience these symptoms have nothing more than the “winter blues,” others suffer from a potentially debilitating condition known as Seasonal Affective Disorder, or “SAD”.
In this podcast, Susan Lessack, a partner in the Berwyn and Philadelphia offices of Pepper Hamilton who concentrates her practice in employment counseling and employment litigation, describes the symptoms of SAD and what an employer should do if one of its employees is suffering from the disorder.
If you are interested in the latest updates in the world of labor and employment, email podcasts@pepperlaw.com to subscribe to Pepper@Work. This is an electronic news alert that provides employers with advice on how recent labor judgments and opinions will affect their organization.
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Employer Pandemic Preparedness for the Swine Flu -No Hogwash
The U.S. government, along with other world governments and health organizations, is closely monitoring H1N1 flu—also known as the swine flu—that was first identified this past spring. This summer, the World Health Organization raised its pandemic alert level to Phase 6, signaling that a global pandemic was under way and on October 24, 2009, President Obama declared a national emergency to deal with the “rapid increase in illness.”
In this podcast with Heather Hoyt, an attorney in the Berwyn office of Pepper Hamilton and a member of the firm’s Labor and Employment practice group, she discusses what businesses should be doing to prepare for a pandemic, including appointing a pandemic coordinator who would be responsible for the company’s planning process.
If you are interested in the latest updates in the world of labor and employment, email podcasts@pepperlaw.com to subscribe to Pepper@Work. This is an electronic news alert that provides employers with advice on how recent labor judgments and opinions will affect their organization.
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Assumption and Assignment of Executory Contracts: Lessons from Chrysler and GM
In this podcast, Bill Cohen, a partner in Pepper’s Detroit office and the immediate past chair of Pepper Hamilton’sCorporate Restructuring and Bankruptcy Practice Group, discusses executory contracts in bankruptcy and the lessons we can learn from the unique Chrysler and GM cases.
If you are interested in the latest in the world of bankruptcy, email podcasts@pepperlaw.com to subscribe to Pepper Hamilton’s Bankruptcy Update.
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How Green is Your Roof?
Businesses are increasingly finding benefits to “going green”. The economic savings, corporate goodwill and environmental benefits associated with sustainable building and development have led many companies and institutions to look at their businesses and consider the vast possibilities. One of those possibilities, green roofs, are a growing trend in sustainable building.
In this podcast with Alan Sable, a partner in the Pittsburgh office and a member of the firm’s Real Estate Practice Group and Greg Ricciardi, an associate in the Princeton office and also a member of the firm’s Real Estate and Sustainability, CleanTech and Climate Change Practice Groups, they discuss what makes a roof green as well as the benefits and drawbacks of having one.
If you’re interested in learning more about the latest developments in Real Estate Law or Sustainability, CleanTech and Climate Change, email podcasts@pepperlaw.com to subscribe to Pepper’s client alerts.
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