Throughout the past several weeks, manufacturers have begun seeing signals that the U.S. economy is beginning a new economic cycle. The economy overheated after robust growth following the COVID-19 pandemic, accelerating inflation. The Federal Reserve launched several rate increases to combat the inflation in March 2022. With inflation trending toward the Fed’s target, the consensus […]

Watch our interview with Partner Jon Powell as he discusses cybersecurity threats and the controls businesses can implement to help protect themselves.

Closely held businesses have long used company-owned life insurance policies to facilitate the repurchase of ownership interests of deceased owners. However, a recent Supreme Court ruling may have substantial succession planning and estate tax implications for those who employ this strategy. On June 6, 2024, the Supreme Court ruled in Connelly v. U.S. (“Connelly”) that […]

As mergers and acquisitions begin to pick back up, buyers and sellers should not lose sight of potential debt-like items that can significantly impact net proceeds from a sale and post-close cash flows. What Is a Debt-Like Item? Transactions are typically structured on a cash-free and debt-free basis, meaning the seller pays off all outstanding […]

In April 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) approved a final rule prohibiting most noncompete agreements with employees. The ban was scheduled to take effect on September 4, 2024, but ran into multiple court challenges. Now the court in one of those cases has knocked down the rule, leaving its future uncertain. The FTC Ban […]

Explore the importance of employee benefit plan audit quality, recent study findings, and how sponsors can protect retirement assets.

Watch our interview with Chief Marketing Officer Brunella Caldas Reid as she discusses Moore Colson’s rebrand and how it represents where the firm is today.

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