Then and Now The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) became law in 1990. It is a civil rights law that prohibits discrimination against individuals in areas of public life, including jobs, transportation, schools, and most private and public places open to the public. The ADA has been amended over the years and this article provides an overview of the ADA, the proof that must be met to bring an action, and how it continues to evolve. Background The Americans with Disability Act (ADA) turned 30 last year. In July 1990, President George H.W. Bush signed the historic civil rights legislation.…
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This week, Travis Harms, Mercer Capital’s Financial Reporting Valuation Group lead, features two stories and one study, each of which highlights the need to analyze venture transactions in their entirety, rather than focusing solely on price. To read the full article in Mercer Capital’s Financial Reporting Blog, click: Accountability, Rights, and Discipline in Early-Stage Companies. This article is republished from Mercer Capital’s Financial Reporting Blog. It is reprinted with permission. To subscribe to the blog, visit: http://mercercapital.com/category/financialreportingblog/.
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Acknowledged king of the unicorns, Uber has raised over $8.8 billion of private funding since its founding in 2009, most recently at an equity value reported to be on the order of $70 billion. In the wake of a highly-publicized internal investigation of the culture at the ride-sharing firm and a recent personal tragedy, founder Travis Kalanick is reportedly contemplating a three-month leave of absence from the company. To read the full article in Mercer Capital’s Financial Reporting Blog, click: Does it Matter Who Drives Uber? This article is republished from Mercer Capital’s Financial Reporting Blog. It is reprinted with…
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What Happens When Companies Ignore Disruptive Innovation One mistake companies make is assuming that disruptive innovations will target the low end of the market. This may cause them to overlook potentially industry-changing ideas and stick with old infrastructure for too long. Maxwell Wessel, venture capitalist at Sapphire Ventures, explains the issue and what’s needed to overcome it. To read the full article in the Harvard Business Review, click: How Big Data is Changing Disruptive Innovation.