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The Conference Board said Thursday (Aug. 20) that the Leading Economic Index’s (LEI) six-month growth rate turned positive for the first time in more than four years. The LEI’s six-month growth rate for January to July was positive, with an increase of 0.2%, while that for the previous six-month period was negative, with a decline…
A High Court judgment in the Essendi case shed light on liabilities incurred by landlords beyond the scope of the Building Safety Act (BSA). The case concerned Essendi UK Hotels 2, the claimant and hotel operator, and London Property Company (LPC), the defendant and landlord. The Technology and Construction Court found that the landlord’s…
NEW YORK, Sept. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Twenty shareholders from global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP have been recognized in the 2027 Lawdragon 500 Leading Litigators in America guide. The guide recognizes leading litigators who handle major disputes for corporations and other organizations. According to Lawdragon, honorees were selected based on submissions, independent research, and vetting…
This article was written by Follow Fred Piard, PhD. is a quantitative analyst and IT professional with over 30 years of experience working in technology. He is the author of three books and has been investing in data-driven systematic strategies since 2010. Fred runs the investing group Quantitative Risk & Value where he shares a…
Kirkland & Ellis topped the European mergers and acquisitions legal adviser rankings by deal value in the first six months of 2026, while White & Case was first by deal count, according to GlobalData. Using data from its Financial Deals Database, GlobalData said Kirkland & Ellis advised on transactions worth $83.9bn. White & Case was involved in…
As the market shifts, speed and precision matter. During the “Working Smarter, Not Harder” panel at the 2026 Velocity conference in New Orleans, panelists dove into how new tech and AI-powered services are helping agents and lenders uncover qualified leads faster, automate repetitive workflows, and reduce both onboarding time and days on market. Attendees learned how predictive analytics, automated outreach, and intelligent data tools…