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Judge Blocks NYC Crackdown on Airbnb Rentals

Risk & Compliance

Judge Blocks NYC Crackdown on Airbnb Rentals

“The City has not justified its sweeping capture of constitutionally protected records," the court says in granting Airbnb's request for an injunction.

By Matthew Heller | January 4, 2019

‘Wannacry’ Spotlights Need for Cyber Liability Coverage

‘Wannacry’ Spotlights Need for Cyber Liability Coverage

D&O insurance will become more and more valuable to fend off shareholder-driven cyber litigation.

By Joshua Gold | May 17, 2017

Encryption Isn’t Enough: Tackling Cyber-Regulations

Encryption Isn’t Enough: Tackling Cyber-Regulations

New regulations in New York tie cybersecurity to access control, acceptable usage policy, and data retention.

By Prakash Linga | October 7, 2016

New York Strikes Deal to Raise Minimum Wage

Human Capital & Careers

New York Strikes Deal to Raise Minimum Wage

The increase in the minimum wage to $15 an hour will be phased in gradually across the state, with the target being reached by 2021 for some workers.

By Katie Kuehner-Hebert | April 1, 2016

SEC Charges VC Fund Manager in Ponzi Scheme

Risk & Compliance

SEC Charges VC Fund Manager in Ponzi Scheme

The fund manager sold investors on pre-IPO shares of Twitter and Uber, but couldn't deliver the promised shares and profits.

By Katie Kuehner-Hebert | March 2, 2015

MagCorp Investor Ordered to Pay $118M to Creditors

MagCorp Investor Ordered to Pay $118M to Creditors

A jury rejected Ira Rennert's defense that the company failed because of the early 2000s recession and not because he raided it for more than $100 million.

By Matthew Heller | March 2, 2015

High Workers’ Comp Drug Use in Two States Indicates Burgeoning Costs

Workplace Issues

High Workers’ Comp Drug Use in Two States Indicates Burgeoning Costs

In New York and Louisiana, the amount of narcotics used by an average injured worker is found to be "striking."

By David Katz | May 14, 2014

New York Racing Association Lures Customers Online: Video

Risk & Compliance

New York Racing Association Lures Customers Online: Video

The CFO of the not-for-profit talks about where the racing association is hoping to grow — and how she's making that happen.

By Marielle Segarra | April 16, 2014

A New Day In Court

Risk Management

A New Day In Court

Despite reforms, whopping jury verdicts still give companies fits in protecting themselves.

By S.L. Mintz | September 1, 1999

They’re Singin’ in the Rain

Risk Management

They’re Singin’ in the Rain

Weather-related derivatives protect companies from Mother Nature's toll on earnings.

By Russ Banham | August 1, 1999

Internet Shortcut for Capital Markets: Running in Circles

Corporate Finance

Internet Shortcut for Capital Markets: Running in Circles

If you're counting on the Internet as a shortcut to the capital markets, better think again.

By Steve Bergsman | June 1, 1999

Internet Shortcut for Capital Markets: Running in Circles

Capital Markets

Internet Shortcut for Capital Markets: Running in Circles

If you're counting on the Internet as a shortcut to the capital markets, better think again.

By Steve Bergsman | June 1, 1999

Goldman’s New Guru

Goldman’s New Guru

When The Goldman Sachs Group LP agrees to underwrite an IPO, often one of its first suggestions is to bring in a new CFO.

By CFO Staff | May 1, 1999

Draining the Pool

Draining the Pool

An end to pooling-of-interest accounting and less time to write off goodwill could slow down mergers-and-acquisitions activity.

By Ian Springsteel | March 1, 1999

Chase Manhattan with a Bank Shot

Human Capital & Careers

Chase Manhattan with a Bank Shot

Chase Manhattan promotes Dina Dublon; more.

By CFO Staff | February 1, 1999