Our new digital newsletter will take you inside how deals get done
This fall marks the launch of Smart Business Dealmakers, a new digital newsletter that takes readers inside the world of business mergers and acquisitions. Each week, we’ll talk to leaders who recently completed a deal and learn the details of how it happened and what it means for their business. We’ll also check in with […]
Automated reality
The future of work in the time of the machines Twenty years ago, the idea that I might have an earnest conversation with my sons about choosing a career that’s unlikely to be automated by artificially intelligent robots would have been ridiculous. Today, it’s a surprisingly real consideration. And it’s apparently on the mind of […]
Cleveland attorney took the lead on updating Ohio’s archaic curative law
It was back in 2010 when Michael J. Sikora III set out to make much-needed changes to Ohio’s title cure statutes. Cure statutes are intended to address a problem with the way a real estate document is signed or notarized, or an instance where certain language in the document is in error. As the president […]
Robots, internet of things and the coming cyber liability revolution
Cyber liability remains one of the most prevalent and hottest topics in insurance — and will continue to be so — especially with high profile cyberattacks against companies like Home Depot, Deloitte and, most recently, Equifax. The risk of a data breach can take many forms, including stolen credentials, malware/extortion, social engineering and even disgruntled employees.
Proposed tax code changes will require adjustments, eventually
Effective tax planning often requires a fair amount of lead time for implementation and last ditch efforts in close proximity to the end of December can present formidable challenges. So keep an eye on tax reform efforts, but don’t wait to do what needs to be done, says Kreischer Miller’s Michael Viens, CPA.
Tim Mueller’s Transaction Analysis: New IT M&A Deals Nov. 3
Sirius Computer Solutions has closed its acquisition of $1B solution provider Forsythe Technology. Forsythe will initially operate as a wholly owned subsidiary of Sirius.
Tim Mueller’s Transaction Analysis: New IT M&A Deals Nov. 7
Semiconductor giant Broadcom announced a proposed takeover bid for fellow chip leader Qualcomm, totaling $130 billion in value including debt.
Tim Mueller’s Transaction Analysis: New IT M&A Deals Oct. 24
Cisco is set to acquire BroadSoft for $55 per share, or an aggregate purchase price of ~$1.9B in cash. This is Cisco’s second-largest acquisition out of the seven it has made in 2017.
How technology connects doctors with patients and saves money
As technology evolves, the way we communicate is evolving as well. This includes how patients communicate with their doctors. Susan Lehne, acting manager at HealthLink, discusses technology advancements in health care and what it means for employers.
It’s your new show, not your encore
Transitioning into your retirement does not mean performing an encore.