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Proskauer's Boston office hosted an intimate cocktail reception for its in-house private capital alumni, bringing together former attorneys now working across various private capital sectors. The gathering provided a platform for professional dialogue on industry trends and personal reconnection, while reinforcing the firm's commitment to maintaining meaningful relationships with its alumni network.

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Procurement leaders face mounting pressure to deliver 2-5% annual cost reductions while navigating tariffs, geopolitical shifts, and talent shortages. Agentic AI is emerging as a structural solution to these constraints, with early adopters already seeing EBITDA impacts of 4.7 percentage points compared to 3.6 for less mature peers. The critical question is whether organizations will successfully pair AI agents with human judgment to capture value, or fall behind competitors who are already compounding gain

The UK's Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act introduces sweeping reforms with far-reaching implications for corporate entities operating globally. Understanding ECCTA's provisions is crucial for businesses navigating the evolving landscape of economic crime prevention and corporate transparency requirements. This analysis examines the Act's global reach and its impact on international corporate compliance obligations.

The U.S. Department of Labor has issued a proposed regulation addressing ERISA fiduciary duties when selecting investment alternatives for 401(k) plans, with particular focus on facilitating the inclusion of alternative assets like crypto, private equity, and real estate. The proposal establishes a process-based safe harbor framework that identifies six key factors for fiduciary consideration, reinforcing ERISA's emphasis on prudent process over investment outcomes. What implications will this guidance have

SAFEs have become a popular fundraising mechanism for early-stage startups, but their seemingly straightforward structure masks complex conversion mechanics that can lead to unexpected dilution for founders and uncertain outcomes for investors. Understanding the four primary SAFE variants—valuation cap, discount rate, combination, and most favored nation—along with their mathematical implications is essential for both parties before agreeing to terms.

Proskauer's Boston office hosted an intimate cocktail reception for its in-house private capital alumni, bringing together former attorneys now working across various private capital sectors. The gathering provided a platform for professional dialogue on industry trends and personal reconnection, while reinforcing the firm's commitment to maintaining meaningful relationships with its alumni network.

Connect with Foley & Lardner LLP's legal professionals specializing in various practice areas. Access direct contact information for attorneys Jason Mehta, Lauren Noller, Joe Swanson, and Samantha Gerencir to discuss your legal needs and explore potential collaboration opportunities.

Many firms that look successful from the outside are actually founder-stabilized businesses. Revenue is strong. The team is capable. Clients are satisfied. But internally, there’s a structural defect hiding beneath the surface: the founder is still embedded in the operating system of the firm.

Proskauer's Boston office hosted an intimate cocktail reception for its in-house private capital alumni, bringing together former attorneys now working across various private capital sectors. The gathering provided a platform for professional dialogue on industry trends and personal reconnection, while reinforcing the firm's commitment to maintaining meaningful relationships with its alumni network.

Failed ERP implementations are often described as "project problems." Oracle reinforces this framing, pointing to implementation partners, change management challenges, or customer indecision.

Legacy enterprise systems can limit transparency, efficiency, and accountability in today's data-driven environment.