What should businesses and individuals with cross-border transactions know as they prepare for year-end tax planning? GHJ’s Tax Practice has developed a comprehensive 2024 Year-End Tax Guide to help businesses and individuals navigate key tax considerations before closing out the year. Each installment in this series addresses critical topics that will help taxpa [...]

What should individuals know about optimizing investments and charitable giving before the year ends? GHJ’s Tax Practice has developed a comprehensive 2024 Year-End Tax Guide to help businesses and individuals navigate key tax considerations before closing out the year. Each installment in this series addresses critical topics that will help taxpayers plan proact [...]

What should businesses know as they prepare for year-end tax planning to optimize tax positions, ensure compliance and mitigate future risks?GHJ’s Tax Practice has developed a comprehensive 2024 Year-End Tax Guide to help businesses and individuals navigate key tax considerations before closing out the year. Each installment in this series addresses critical topics th [...]

How can producers maximize the value of their profit participation deals in today’s entertainment landscape?On this episode of the Media Clips Podcast, Host and GHJ Entertainment Practice Leader Ilan Haimoff is joined by Paul Hastings Partner and Entertainment and Media Practice Global Co-Chair Erik Hyman and Shamrock Capital Principal Aaron Wizenf [...]

The Federal Reserve’s recent announcements to cut interest rates by 50 basis points on September 18 and a further 25 basis points on November 7 have significant implications for private company owners who are considering selling their businesses — and may be further impacted with more cuts likely through the end of 2025.Therefore, now may be the time to evaluate how t [...]

Production and funding in the decline — where is the entertainment industry headed? In this episode of GHJ’s Media Clips Podcast, GHJ Entertainment Practice Leader Ilan Haimoff is joined by Akin Gump Partner Chris Spicer, Bank of America Entertainment Industries Group Head Randy Hua, and Film Finances, Inc. Senior Vice President of Business and Leg [...]

A Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) audit offers numerous benefits beyond just compliance for those in media and advertising — it enhances the credibility of a company’s financial statements, supports strategic decision-making, mitigates risks and meets stakeholder (or lender) expectations/requirements. A GAAP audit can also enhance stakeholder confidenc [...]

Recently, GHJ unveiled its latest film and television benchmarking data studies and hosted a comprehensive discussion of trends in the film and television industry. The 2024 Entertainment Summit hosted a pivotal discussion of how people across the industry are navigating the complex entertainment landscape amid a rapidly changing market.FILM AND TELEVISION BENCHMARKIN [...]

Originally published by the Los Angeles Business Journal, GHJ’s Chief Strategy and Growth Officer provides insights into elevating the client experience. Acquiring new clients is costly and time consuming. According to the Harvard Business Review, acquisition costs five to 25 times more than retention. As businesses to face staffing shortages and regulatory chang [...]

In recent years, the landscape of work has undergone a significant transformation, which has challenged the notion of an in-person work environment being the source of productivity. Hybrid work is here to stay, and building a high-performing hybrid, dispersed team has become essential for organizations looking to maximize their talent pool and stay competitive. The ab [...]