There is an ill-used category for posts to this site called “I’ve been thinking.” First, I normally post as to substantive matters and have even stopped posting about the aggravating Red Sox. Second, as has been suggested by some readers, … Continue reading
Category Archives: I’ve Been Thinking
Private equity investments were considered selective last year, with price being an apparent issue mitigating against deal flow. Perhaps also a lack of sufficient cash-outs constrained available capital. Optimism prevailed at the start of 2026, although to me there did … Continue reading
Monday the US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission formally deleted support materials permitting affirmative action in cases where it was deemed appropriate to overcome past or present barriers to equal opportunity in employment. This action is not unexpected; it is a … Continue reading
To my mind, few things make less sense than the regulatory status of the prediction markets. A very new phenomenon, prediction contracts first were regulated by various forms of State regulation, toyed with by the SEC and then came under … Continue reading
Banks are evaluated by a Federal Council staffed by several other agencies, including the Federal Reserve Bank. The existing bank rating criteria, in effect in current form for thirty years, considered capital, asset quality, management quality, earnings, liquidity and exposure … Continue reading
I find many clients are not aware that at some point in the foreseeable future the IRS will require that Federal tax payments be sent on-line. We today await guidance on this mandate, although it is fair to anticipate a … Continue reading
Those readers of my posts no doubt have views about the fees we lawyers charge. Many folks think we are overpaid; we of course bemoan our poverty. Now, another law firm is working to make sure they do not fall … Continue reading
If you are involved with an emerging company, how is your board of directors structured? Chances are you are not doing it right, says the National Association of Corporate Directors. You are respectfully directed to my blog site, just click … Continue reading
While generally I do not post on such topics, I feel compelled to point out the below comment on the contents of my last two posts. Those posts report on the views of a noted expert on Chinese affairs and … Continue reading
This post addresses remarks by Admiral Jim Stravidis to the New England Chapter of National Association of Corporate Directors. My prior post outlined the Admiral’s understanding of the world order today and its immediate geopolitical prospects. He emphasized that directors … Continue reading