The hazy days of summer were definitely not lazy. Prestige Capital worked on a broad range of deals in a wide spectrum of industries that reflects the state of business in 2016. There was a huge uptick in the technology and construction industries. Both have invoices that are paid based on milestone or progress billings. In the 32-year history, Prestige has perfected systems to finance unusual types of receivables and even financed such esoteric deals as a celebrity chef who was paid in...

As employers are learning about the many trends and changes that are bringing pay equity issues to the fore, they are asking questions regarding what they can do to protect themselves from potential liability. This article addresses some of the most frequently asked questions regarding pay equity issues.  What laws provide protection against gender-based pay disparities? There are a number of state and federal laws, plus additional federal regulations, that govern pay equity. The major federal laws that prohibit pay discrimination in...

Having an effective and consistent investigation process can play an important role in a company's culture. Join Kathy Cooper Franklin, Littler shareholder, as she talks about creating a speak-up workplace culture, walks you through the six stages of an investigation, and explains the importance of written guidelines in an investigation process. This podcast provides employers with insight and tips for conducting internal investigations in the workplace. Listen to the Potcast here Compliments of Littler - a member of the EACCNY

There are more than 7 billion people on our planet, and an estimated 2.5 billion of them suffer from the same health problem, regardless of their gender, age or ethnicity: vision impairment. Whether moderate or severe, vision impairment can have far-reaching social and economic impacts on the lives of individuals, their families, and the communities they call home. So how do we make improvements to this problem? To address this epidemic, the Vision Impact Institute (VII) is bringing awareness to...

For lawyers and consultants at large and small firms alike, growing a personal book of business can be a challenge. Partners who are deeply engaged in complex technical matters and tending to the needs of their clients often relegate the important tasks of rainmaking and cultivating new clients to the back burner. For senior and junior associates and staff, developing the skills and having some successes along the way that allow you to point to concrete examples of rainmaking...

Manu Virtamo assumed his duties as the new Consul General of Finland in New York on September 1.  Mr. Virtamo and his wife, Liisa, moved to New York from another hectic city, Tokyo, where Mr. Virtamo served as the Ambassador of Finland to Japan for the past three years. Mr. Virtamo has a long career with the Finnish Foreign Service: He has been posted in Stockholm, Washington D.C., Los Angeles, Tokyo, and now New York. In Helsinki he has served,...

Houlihan Lokey is pleased to announce that the shareholders of Metcalfe's skinny Ltd have sold the remaining 74% of the company to Snyder's Lance (NASDAQ: LNCE), who initially acquired a 26% stake in January 2016. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Houlihan Lokey served as the exclusive financial advisor to Metcalfe's skinny and assisted in structuring and negotiating the transaction on their behalf. This deal represents another successful transaction for Houlihan Lokey in the Food & Beverage industry. Founded...

Vistra today announced the successful rebranding of all Orangefield offices to Vistra. Following Baring Private Equity Asia’s acquisition of a majority stake in both Vistra Group and Orangefield Group in October 2015, the decision was taken to rebrand Orangefield to Vistra. Over the course of this year, all Orangefield offices have been rebranded, resulting in some of the larger offices moving to new premises.  The last office to rebrand was one of the largest, Amsterdam, which was the location of Orangefield...