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Positivity reigns as dealmakers expect a bullish M&A market despite continued macroeconomic challenges
2024 Pittsburgh Smart 50 Awards recognize region’s top leadership
How family-owned Equipment Corporation of America cemented its place in the construction world
How Frederique van Baarle drives growth for LANXESS in America
Positivity reigns as dealmakers expect a bullish M&A market despite continued macroeconomic challenges
Dealmakers on their characterizations of the market, how they’re faring in it and the major factors at play in M&A dea... Cover Story Read Full Article 2024 Pittsburgh Smart 50 Awards recognize region’s top leadership
Smart 50 Pittsburgh recognizes the region's top leadership. See who took home the honors this year!... Cover Story Read Full Article How family-owned Equipment Corporation of America cemented its place in the construction world
Equipment Corporation of America is the exclusive distributor for several of the leading rigs in the industry and offers... Cover Story Read Full Article How Frederique van Baarle drives growth for LANXESS in America
We should be part of that discussion to educate local communities and government officials about why we use certain mate... Cover Story Read Full Article

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Insights

How to mitigate B2B payments fraud

Huntington Bank’s Jim Altman explores B2B payments fraud — the trends and the tactics to mitigate attacks.

Impact of OTC programs on health plan utilization, costs

FirstLine Benefits’ Kala Ryan talks through OTC programs, as well as employer benefit programs that can reduce costs and streamline accessibility to OTC medications.

How to identify and prevent COVID-19 health care fraud

Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield’s Latrisha Oswald on how employers can help employees avoid being victims of fraud and how to report suspicious activity.

Compressed timelines have deals closing faster than ever

Babst Calland’s Kevin T. Wills looks at how M&A deal timelines have shrunk and the impact that is having in the deal-making space.

An experienced M&A attorney can help minimize the risk of post-closing disputes

Babst Calland’s Kate Cooper on why it is critical that representations and warranties accurately portray your business when selling, and how a deal attorney with experience in your industry can help minimize the risk that a buyer will pursue a claim after closing.

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