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Forefront 2019 – Issue 1
This edition of Forefront deals with the auto industry. It is interesting to see the Detroit 3 exit the passenger car market where they have dominated for so long. It is a travesty to see GM’s Poletown plant close after… Continue Reading
Forefront 2018 – Issue 3
This publication of Forefront deals with the impact of tariffs. Many companies are uncertain how the U.S. Government’s policy will impact their business. There are positives and negatives with an aggressive policy. My personal belief is this strategy will be… Continue Reading
NHTSA – LACKS MONITORING AND OVERSIGHT PROCESSES
The Office of Inspector General (“OIG”) recently conducted an audit of the recall processes of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (“NHTSA”) Office of Defects Investigation (“ODI”) and found that NHTSA did not adequately manage light passenger vehicle recalls. The… Continue Reading
Tariff Update
IBISWorld recently published several articles relating to worldwide tariff battles. Follow the link below to get updates on Tariffs on Tech, Steel, Dairy and other industries. https://www.ibisworld.com/media/tag/tariffs/ An update on the revenue protection insurance policy for dairy producers can be found… Continue Reading
Forefront 2018 – Issue 2
This quarter’s Forefront focuses on intellectual property and specifically the generic drug market. We are currently working with a bio med company in the early stages of drug development in the diabetes area. The patent litigation costs, first to protect… Continue Reading
Economic Update – July 2018
In April O’Keefe presented the Middle Market Forum which explored economic trends impacting our businesses in 2018. Tariffs were not a significant topic at the time, only a potential idea on the horizon. Over the last 4 months, however, significant… Continue Reading
Forefront 2018 – Issue 1
There are many changes in the capital industry taking place. We have seen unregulated “shadow” bankers start to take the place of financial institutions in providing lending to businesses. Some believe that private equity is a mature industry as there… Continue Reading
Can the Automotive Industry Handle a Trade War?
President Trump recently announced a plan to push forward an increase in import tariffs on steel and aluminum. Steel will carry a 25% tariff and aluminum imports a 10% tariff. These tariffs could result in upheavals in production, pricing, and… Continue Reading
Forefront 2017 – Issue 3
This edition of Forefront highlights issues in the agriculture industry. Commodity prices have continued to tumble and the long term commitments to land leases and equipment when times were better has introduced an unanticipated distress in the industry. Horticulture growers… Continue Reading
Who is still shopping at the Mall?
A recent survey and report issued by the International Council of Shopping Centers brought a brighter light to the much-maligned retail real estate market. Who is shopping at traditional shopping centers? Surprisingly, it is the Millennials. More than any other… Continue Reading