Q and A — ThinkSet Insights

Crypto Tracing, China’s Crypto Ban, and Potential Global Regulation

In the wake of “crypto winter,” BRG’s Erick Gunawan discusses crypto tracing, global regulatory challenges, China’s crypto ban, and more.

The Expected Economic Downturn Could Lead to a Rise in M&A Disputes. Here’s What Dealmakers and Disputes Lawyers Need to Know

Critical factors, including economic volatility and the increasing importance of ESG, will shape M&A disputes in the coming months.

How Employee Resource Groups Can Make a Difference for LGBTQ+ Professionals

Meredith Rarus and Darren Yu discuss how members of the LGBTQ+ community can be made to feel valued and welcome in the workplace.

Mid-Year M&A Dealmaking and Disputes Update

Dan Galante discusses the state of current M&A activity and disputes, the impact of present economic headwinds, and the dealmaking outlook for the rest of 2022.

Diversity on Corporate and Nonprofit Boards Is Improving. Here’s What Else Can Be Done

Tom O’Neil and Doneene Damon discuss how diversity is being implemented on boards across the country, and why it can’t come soon enough.

How the Fitness Industry Can Recover from COVID-19

Fitness operators struggling to make sense of their business models amid COVID-19—and now the Delta variant—should embrace hybrid models.

Corporate FinanceMark LaberSeptember 2, 2021retail, digital, covid, consumers, Q and A

Is Another Real Estate Bubble About to Burst?

Will we soon see a real estate bubble burst? Eric Madsen expects substantial corrections in many markets. Here’s why and what to look for in terms of possible litigation.

Disputes & InvestigationsEric MadsenAugust 5, 2021covid, security, economy, Q and A

Your Appetite for M&A Risk Has Changed. Should Your Process Change Too?

M&A volume is back to record levels, but buyers—after a year-plus of pandemic uncertainty—are more cautious about risk evaluation.

Corporate FinanceAlex NeyJune 22, 2021M&A, risk, healthcare, covid, Q and A

COVID-19 Heightened the Need for eDiscovery Tools. Here’s Why They’re Here to Stay.

We discuss how to leverage eDiscovery tools for legal document review, common concerns, new opportunities, and best practices.

Disputes & InvestigationsChristopher LimJune 7, 2021covid, digital, e-discovery, technology, Q and A

Lessons from a Legend: A Conversation with Gloria Steinem

Robin Cantor and Chau Hoang recount lessons from the legendary Gloria Steinem, who spoke at the 2021 BRG Women’s Leadership Conference.

Post-COVID, What Is the Future of Healthcare?

What is the future of healthcare? Telehealth and increased focuses on preventative and mental wellness will be among COVID-19’s lasting legacies.

Disputes & InvestigationsBryan CoteMay 13, 2021healthcare, covid, telehealth, data, government, Q and A

What Lessons Did Retailers Learn from the Pandemic?

With COVID-19’s hold on retail easing, in-store purchasing will return—but online sales will keep growing.

Corporate FinanceKeith JelinekMay 5, 2021retail, covid, technology, consumers, Q and A, economy

How to Improve Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace

Diversity and inclusion in the workplace is a big topic in 2020. How can companies finally make real progress?

The 2020 Election and the Future of Healthcare in America

The future of healthcare in America is a focus of next month’s presidential election. John Kelliher maps out possible election—and post-election—scenarios.

Disputes & InvestigationsJohn KelliherOctober 23, 2020Q and A, healthcare, leadership, government, covid

Beyond Retail, How Will COVID-19 Affect Storefront Businesses?

High-touch businesses like barbershops and gyms are facing unique challenges as a result of COVID-19.

Corporate FinanceKeith JelinekJune 18, 2020covid, retail, consumers, Q and A

How COVID-19 Will Affect the Economy of Asia—and Relations with the U.S.

The economy of Asia, like much of the world, is being ravaged by COVID-19. Here’s what to expect in the coming months and years.

Disputes & InvestigationsThinkSetJune 10, 2020economy, covid, Asia, trade, investment, Q and A

Why the Best Post-COVID-19 Leaders Will Embrace Ambiguity

COVID-19 will change corporate culture. Leaders will have to change with it and pay attention to their employees.

Performance ImprovementRandy MoonJune 3, 2020covid, leadership, employee, Q and A

How COVID-19 Is Changing M&A Due Diligence

With deal volume shrinking and the economy struggling, here’s how COVID-19 is changing M&A due diligence.

Corporate FinanceAndrew EcksteinMay 26, 2020covid, M&A, healthcare, telehealth, Q and A

What COVID-19 Means for Brick-and-Mortar Retail Decline

COVID-19 is worsening the brick-and-mortar retail decline. Smart retailers can survive and thrive if they use this time to plan.

Corporate Finance, Performance ImprovementKeith JelinekMay 14, 2020retail, covid, consumers, economy, Q and A

Prioritizing Diversity and Promoting Women’s Leadership

Men and women leaders all have a role to play to make gender diversity a priority and promote more women to top levels of organizations.