In our previous article in this series (Eye on Tax Reform: A&M Impact Series), we discussed potential legal and practical problems with the border adjustments included in the Republican Blueprint for Tax Reform.

In a previous article in this series (Eye on Tax Reform: A&M Impact Series), we explained that the Republican Blueprint for Tax Reform, released this past July proposes a new and different type of tax system that it describes as the “destination-based cash-flow tax” (DBCFT).

To many, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended, (“ERISA”) brings to mind broad-based corporate pension and health care plans covering scores of employees.

Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) continues to expand its Insurance and Risk Advisory Services practice with the addition of John Spencer, who joined as a Managing Director in New York.

Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) has promoted James Daniell to the role of Managing Director in A&M’s Disputes and Investigations practice in Dubai. His promotion comes on the back of continued growth for A&M in the Middle East, as it further establishes its reputation and commitment to its clients in the region.

Several Alvarez & Marsal Disputes and Investigations professionals have been recognized in the 2017 edition of Who’s Who Legal’s Investigations guide. The guide recognizes leading forensic accountants and digital forensics experts.

Over the last decade, online technologies have transformed the way that people view, read, create and deliver media. However, while technology has leapt ahead, the business models underpinning the media industry have often not kept pace.

Alvarez & Marsal’s Executive Compensation and Benefits Practice recently released its 2017 study on compensation practices in the oil and gas exploration and production (E&P) industry. Our study analyzed the total value of CEO and CFO compensation packages, annual and long-term incentive pay practices, and the prevalence and value of change in control benefits to which these executives are entitled.

Since Donald Trump confounded the press, pundits, and financial markets by storming to victory on the 8 November, the world has been left wondering what his presidency might entail.From an M&A perspective, however, the impact is clear, at least in the short-term.

David Lawton examines the growing scale of conduct regulation and whether recent approaches to misconduct have become double-booked and over-determined.

As competition for high quality deals in India continue to intensify and more control type opportunities emerge, private equity (PE) firms have developed stronger operating capabilities to add value to their portfolio companies and to generate better returns from their investments.

While the SEC confirms permissibility of non-GAAP financial measures with proper presentation and disclosure, care must be taken to ensure the proper treatment of income taxes.

As incentive compensation continues to be an integral part of the total compensation package for executives at publicly traded companies, A&M's Executive Compensation and Benefits Practice has conducted an analysis of the compensation arrangements at the 100 largest U.S. exploration and production companies.

More is expected of today’s Finance Executives. CEOs and Boards increasingly look to CFOs to provide insights from financial data to help them “see around the corner” and make more informed, strategic decisions. Drawing from a combined 20+ CFO stints, Paul Ruh and Helen Van Ness share lessons for how to move beyond “rearview reporting” and drive future success.

As part of this November’s election, California, Maine, Massachusetts and Nevada all voted to legalize recreational marijuana, while Arkansas, Florida and North Dakota approved medical cannabis initiatives. Montana, which legalized medical marijuana in 2004, also passed a measure to set up commercial cultivation operations and dispensaries. As a result, recreational marijuana use is legal in seven states, and medical marijuana use is legal in 28 states.