The scale of cybersecurity fraud is staggering and costs businesses and individuals trillions of dollars every year. According to Brush Cyber CEO Doug Brush, this criminal industry is efficient and well-funded. “If you look at cybercrime as a whole, some estimates put it at a $13 trillion economy,” he explains. “That makes it the third largest economy in the world af [...]

Film and television production in 2024 extends far beyond Hollywood — many productions now take place in Atlanta, Toronto and Vancouver in North America and across the U.K. This shift has largely been driven by the availability of tax incentives. On this episode of the Media Clips Podcast, GHJ Entertainment Practice Leader Ilan Haimoff speaks to three experts wh [...]

Welcome to Nonprofit Bytes, a podcast that explores the intersection of technology, philanthropy and innovation. In this episode, GHJ Nonprofit Expert Amy Eybsen continues her discussion with Connetic Founder and Chairman Matthew Strebe about cybersecurity, this time focusing on the specific actions that nonprofits can take to mitigate and respond to cybersecurity t [...]

by Ronald Nessim, Principal at Bird, Marella, Boxer, Wolpert, Nessim, Drooks, Lincenberg & Rhow 1. PRE-LITIGATION AUDIT As a litigator, I am often approached by the talent’s transactional lawyer and asked to evaluate the talent’s potential claims against a major studio. While many claims, e.g., vertical integration and first opportunity rights, are more contractual [...]

May is widely recognized as Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, a time to celebrate the contributions that AAPIs have made to American history, society and culture. This celebration should go beyond reflecting on the past – it is an opportunity to support this vibrant community while recognizing the vast scope of the AAPI community. THE WIDE SC [...]

For some private foundations, real estate investment partnerships can be a way to diversify an investment portfolio. Due diligence is an important step that private foundations must take before making a direct investment in real estate. Here are the most pressing considerations that private foundations should weigh in order to mitigate risks before entering into a re [...]

The accounting profession is facing a pronounced talent shortage and a notable diversity gap — only two percent of CPAs are Black. GHJ recognizes the importance of addressing this gap with a steadfast dedication to diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility (DEIA). These efforts extend beyond mere diversity quotas; they aim to enrich the accounting profession with [...]

As small and medium businesses look to streamline their financial operations, many turn to accounting software as a solution. Whether transitioning away from traditional methods, upgrading from tools like Excel or seeking an alternative to an outdated system, adopting the optimal accounting software for the business is crucial. Choosing the right accounting softwa [...]

Private foundations aim to make a meaningful impact by collaborating with nonprofits on the front lines of change — trust-based philanthropy (TBP) takes this partnership to the next level. WHAT IS TRUST-BASED PHILANTHROPY? The Trust-Based Philanthropy Project shares the following actions that foundations should take to embrace TBP: Give multi-year unrestricted fun [...]

Originally published by Park Street Preparing a business for acquisition in the beverage alcohol industry is a complex and lengthy process requiring meticulous attention to detail. Recently, smaller players within the industry are not only selling brands to strategic buyers, they are acquiring brands themselves. Buyers and sellers can better prepare for these events [...]