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O’Keefe Economic Forum: Sidebar with Steve Davis
O’Keefe Economic Forum: Sidebar with Jim Holcomb
O’Keefe Economic Forum: Sidebar with Dr. Kent MacDonald
O’Keefe Economic Forum: Sidebar with Dr. Tim Nash
The State of the Economy and Role of Government in Emerging Markets
First Half of 2024 M&A Market Review

First Half of 2024 M&A Market Review

August 26, 2024  | Posted by: Brian Vargason

2023 M&A Market Recap In 2023, the M&A market was somewhat muted. Total deal value amounted to $1.766 trillion, representing an 8.5% decrease compared to the previous year, reflecting a generally tough year. The number of transactions also fell significantly,… Continue Reading  

US Supreme Court’s Purdue Pharma Decision

US Supreme Court’s Purdue Pharma Decision

July 5, 2024  | Posted by: Brian Vargason

The US Supreme Court just shook up the corporate world! In a landmark decision, the court struck down Purdue Pharma’s $6 billion opioid settlement. This ruling could change how companies use bankruptcy to shield executives from lawsuits. Associate Brian Vargason… Continue Reading  

Safeguard Against Fraud

Safeguard Against Fraud

June 28, 2024  | Posted by: Alec Girdler

As the Detroit Riverfront Conservancy is dealing with the fallout of Detroit’s largest alleged embezzlement scandal in decades, it may be high time for all companies to take a closer look at their own internal controls. According to the Association… Continue Reading  

Michigan Central Station Transformation

Michigan Central Station Transformation

June 21, 2024  | Posted by: AJ Austin

Opening in 1913, Michigan Central Station stood in the heart of Southwest Detroit where it would welcome more than 4,000 daily passengers coming into the city. After its close in 1988, the building stood as a symbol of Detroit’s downfall… Continue Reading  

Boost Your Business’s Market Value

Boost Your Business’s Market Value

June 14, 2024  | Posted by: Marco Eadie

Ready to boost your business’s market value? Join us on this week’s Forefront Friday vlog as Marco Eadie, Managing Director at O’Keefe Consulting, sits down with Ryan Irby, CPA, Founder of Traders Oak Capital Advisors. Discover why a thorough Sell-Side… Continue Reading