Fraud has become a significant threat globally, with its impact extending across the private and public sectors. Maintaining financial stability and trust requires strict vigilance and proactive, comprehensive anti-fraud strategies. As companies and communities come together for #InternationalFraudAwarenessWeek, J.S. Held accounting dispute resolution and investigations expert Akhlaq Ahmed shares key considerations for organizations to mitigate the risk of fraud: “The old adage that ‘prevention is better than cure’ is undeniable. Organizations should actively seek proactive strategies to protect themselves from fraud risk, safeguarding both their assets and reputation.” For more on Akhlaq’s background and to view his contact information, visit: https://lnkd.in/eAbmih2U #50andForward #Fraud #FraudAwareness

Platform and add-on acquisitions hold great promise and expectations, but also come with significant investment risk. There are unique financial, operational, strategic, and transactional factors throughout the investment lifecycle that influence the success of an acquisition and the overall enterprise. We leverage specialized operations, integration, finance, investment banking, accounting, technical, and scientific expertise to help investors navigate complex investment decisions, identify and capitalize on business opportunities, and protect their investments. To learn more about how we advise investors, visit: https://lnkd.in/gmFWBqxS #50andForward #Investors #mergersandacquisitions

As Chair of the Board of Regents for the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE), J.S. Held forensic accounting and economic damages expert Natalie Lewis, CPA/CFF, CFE, delivered insights on recognizing the impact of bias and emotional intelligence during investigations at the 35th Annual ACFE Global Fraud Conference. As companies and communities come together for #InternationalFraudAwarenessWeek, Natalie shares essential steps for companies to take when initiating a fraud investigation: https://lnkd.in/ezKbjUfq #50andForward #Fraud #FraudAwareness

PATENT PORTFOLIO FOR SALE Ocean Tomo Transactions announces the sale of the world’s largest perovskite quantum dot (QD) IP portfolio, related know-how, and manufacturing assets by Avantama AG. This global portfolio of 220+ assets covers innovations (including processes, compositions, formulations, films, and devices) for the commercialization of semiconductor nanoparticle and QD inks and films, essential for perovskite solar cells, SWIR sensors, and LCD, QD-OLED, QD-microLED, and QD-EL displays. Please direct sample material requests to Chris Bruce at christopher.bruce@jsheld.com.

Now that Donald Trump is the president-elect in the US, J.S. Held environmental and sustainability experts John Peiserich, Andrea Korney, and Steven Andersen share insights on what organizations can anticipate with the new administration, including: • Likely impacts on environmental regulations • How ESG requirements are expected to shift • The future for fossil fuels versus renewable energy in the US • Adapting corporate sustainability programs to evolving factors • Key takeaways for US & multinational organizations To learn more about J.S. Held sustainability and ESG advisory, visit: https://lnkd.in/erm29cV4 #50andForward #50YearsOfInsights #ESG #Sustainability

Digital Investigations & Discovery expert Stephen O'Malley will be speaking on a panel at The Government Investigations & Civil Litigation Institute's (GICLI) Annual Meeting on November 21st in Fort Lauderdale, FL. “How the Enforcement Agencies & Corporations Are Using AI in Government Investigations” will take a deep dive into: • Current best practices for using artificial intelligence (AI) in government investigations • Mitigating risks while using AI • Expanding use of AI and future trends Be sure to connect with Stephen and fellow J.S. Held attendees Karyl Van Tassel, Ryan Pisarik, Ken Feinstein, Bob Valker, and Laura Merrell throughout the conference. To learn more about this year’s event, visit: https://lnkd.in/eRBt2US7 #FindYourExpert #50YearsOfInsights #50andForward 

Phoenix IB®, a part of J.S. Held, acted as the exclusive investment banker to its long-term client, Spray Products Corporation, in arranging, structuring, and negotiating a $40 million loan package with Legacy Corporate Lending. “Phoenix IB is delighted with the credit package we were able to arrange for Spray Products,” noted Michael Jacoby, a Senior Managing Director at Phoenix IB. “The Legacy team spent the time to understand the Company and its business plan, and tailored a solution that fit Spray’s needs and will provide the necessary support for years to come.” Spray Products is a leading custom contract manufacturer of aerosol and liquid consumer products. Proceeds from the financing will be utilized to refinance the Company’s existing credit facilities and fund additional working capital to finance its continued growth and capital expenditures. Across a broad spectrum of client types, from early-stage start-ups with exciting growth potential to mature companies amid a corporate turnaround, Phoenix IB capital raising services are designed to provide tailored financing solutions across the capital structure, particularly for clients faced with complex growth or funding situations. “The robust interest in financing Spray Products created a highly competitive process, and we are very pleased to have selected the loan package provided by Legacy, which we feel is best positioned to provide needed flexibility as Spray facilitates its next chapter of growth,” shares Steven Warsaw, a Managing Director at Phoenix IB. To learn more, visit: https://lnkd.in/eiymtubW

When a commercial motor vehicle driver reports an accident, the collision details can often be unclear, and accident severity may also be understated. The most effective way to prepare for what could be a complex claim is for an accident reconstructionist to conduct a rapid response investigation. In this article, Tyler Black, M.S., P.E., discusses how timely expert investigation can make a difference in gathering time-sensitive physical and digital evidence, capturing photographs of the crash site and approaches, and providing prompt analysis for determining the cause of an accident. To learn more, visit: https://lnkd.in/edZDm62j #50andForward #50YearsOfInsights #AccidentReconstruction #AccidentInvestigation

Data, technology, and online activity continue to play a bigger role in an increasingly digital world – presenting both risk and opportunity for organizations globally. We advise executives, investors, legal counsel, risk managers, and insurance professionals on risk, resiliency, digital transformation, information governance, compliance, asset protection & valuation, data analysis & discovery, cyber breaches, investigations, and disputes. Our areas of expertise include: • Cyber Security Consulting • Digital Transformation • eDiscovery • ESG & EHS Digital Solutions • Forensic Data Analytics • Forensic Digital Investigations • Information Governance & Data Privacy • Penetration Testing • Virtual CISO Services To learn more, visit: https://lnkd.in/eMHYc3bh #50andForward #DigitalTransformation #CyberSecurity #DataPrivacy #DigitalInvestigations

In this Q&A-style article, J.S. Held healthcare expert Magi Curtis and turnaround management experts Brian Gleason, CTP, and Michael Gaul, CTP, CFE, examine financial and operational considerations for behavioral health companies, as well as their investors and lenders, as demand for patient treatment grows and organizations seek to expand access to their services at scale. To learn more about opportunities and challenges facing behavioral health companies, visit: https://lnkd.in/eTYxPGqe #50andForward #50YearsOfInsights #Healthcare #BehavioralHealth