The Legal Intelligencer’s Post

Today, Berman Audit & Advisory, P.A. joins the nation in remembering the lives lost on 9/11 and honoring the bravery and resilience shown that day. We stand together in reflection and unity.    #NeverForget #September11

A high-stakes legal battle is underway in Nevada that could reshape the future of Rupert Murdoch's empire and have profound implications for corporate governance, family dynamics, and leadership succession. At the center of this case is a 1999 family trust, which Murdoch is attempting to revoke in order to hand his chosen successor, Lachlan Murdoch, full control. His three other children are fighting back, creating sharp conflicts within the family. What does this mean for businesses and leadership today? The outcome of this case will influence not only the media giant but also how corporate power and family businesses balance succession, governance, and shareholder interests. #HR professionals and #businessleaders: This case offers a valuable lesson in family-run enterprises, succession planning, and managing internal conflict—an issue that impacts companies of all sizes. How do you handle leadership succession when personal and professional lines blur? Read more about the court case and its potential impacts here. This drama may not be as fictional as it seems. 👀 https://lnkd.in/gKG7cQfV #SuccessionPlanning #Media #WeekendReads

This was truly a gut punch for me. Michael J. Lotito was the reason why I pursued private practice. His passion, dedication, true grit, deep legal knowledge, and forward thinking perspective gave me a blueprint for my career. But, aside from his prowess in my practice area, there is one thing he always said to me that I will hold on my heart: "Joe, being a good lawyer is not just about knowing the facts, the law, or the policy. You have to be a good person." He believed in me when I did not believe in myself, and taught me how to be audacious in pursuing my goals while staying humble in my pursuit. As he said many times, and in many places, with pure sincereity "Be kind to each other, take care of one another." A legal giant with an unmatched legacy now rests. To paraphrase Shakespeare: We shall never see his like again. https://lnkd.in/eqRvfKrc

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#FiscalFriday ➝ Did you know that America's founding fathers have left some financial tips for us? Learn more from the opinions of Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, Alexander Hamilton and others down below. #WealthManagement #FinancialTips

‘THE COUNCIL’ OF QUALIFIED MEN “COUNCIL, noun: an advisory, deliberative, or legislative body of people formally constituted and meeting regularly. COUNSEL, noun: 1. Advice, especially that given, (Formally: 1. in accordance with the rules of convention or etiquette.) QUALIFIED, adjective: 1. Officially recognized as being trained to perform a particular job; certified.” (Oxford Languages) A ‘Council of Qualified Men’ (CQM), is made up of highly experienced, and knowledgeable Men, which is similar to a ‘Council of Qualified Women’ (CQW). Each Council provides its own Specialized Diversity of Professionals, of which, the other could not. A meeting of the Minds between the two Councils, brings insight, and Wisdom, for which, without, they would both be severely lacking. However, Counseling from Qualified Men, is needed, in order to forge a Correct, and Positive future for young men, in order to, Direct and Lead the next generation towards a successful future. Without it, Men are, for the most part, doomed to repeat the failed mistakes of their predecessors, thereby wasting valuable time, and effort on proven failed endeavors of the past, and engaging in ‘HIGHLY DESTRUCTIVE’ behavior at an ‘Extremely Higher’ rate than Women in a similar predicament. Irrespective of naysayers, the United States Military, at present, presents structural evidence of the aforementioned Councils via, formal Councils of Men and Women e.g. (Senior/Junior Enlisted & Officers Clubs), and also, Informal Councils of Men, and Woman e.g. (E4 Mafia/Barracks Leaders), on an interpersonal Barracks to Drill Hall level. Case in point, a Man, ‘No matter How Qualified’, could no more walk into a Female Barracks, and Counsel Women on the interpersonal resolution skills needed to mediate female challenges encountered within the Military, and/or Vice Versa. However, an Informal Council of Qualified Women could, and Does, Every Day. The aforementioned was said, to say this. CQM’s, and CQW’s need to be Cultivated, and Directed towards a Positive, and Pre-planned direction that benefits the Whole, or a ‘Rouge Element’ Will eventually Metastasize, and direct their followers towards Chaos. P.S. A Council is only as good as its Structure, and Rules. Because a lack of Valid Structure, and Rules creates a Chaotic Council, … GEN X, Out.

It’s been such a pleasure to co-author this article with Charlie Bain, Iraj Ispahani and Alastair Levy. We examine how a good reputation for a family that is hard earned can be easily lost. But by adopting a more assertive mindset, families and their businesses can take proactive steps to leverage their reputations to achieve their longer-term goals.

We are celebrating 120 years in Washington, D.C.! Since opening our doors in 1904, we’ve been in the heart of the nation's capital, shaping law and business for over a century. As we mark this milestone, we're proud of the lasting legacy we've built with our clients – and excited for the future ahead. Hear from Ajay Kuntamukkala, Office Managing Partner, and Carine Stoick, Deputy Office Managing Partner, as they reflect on what it means to be part of Hogan Lovells' history in D.C. and how we continue to serve our clients from one of the world’s most influential cities. Watch the video below to hear more about our commitment to excellence and innovation, and how we are partnering with clients to make an impact at the intersection of business and government. Read our press release: https://lnkd.in/eUFtYmdg Find out more about our presence in Washington, D.C.: https://lnkd.in/egUWgbJJ #Milestone #HoganLovells #DC #Legacy #Law #Innovation #Commitment

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