| AlixPartners' 2008 Holiday Consumer Sentiment IndexSM
All-new findings showing that nearly half of U.S. consumers anticipate an economic downturn lasting three years or longer, and that 64% plan to spend less this holiday season. With consumer spending accounting for more than two-thirds of GDP in America (and similar levels in other developed countries), this could have huge ramifications for industries of all kinds.
AlixPartners Helps the Cleveland Clinic Pick its ‘Top 10 Medical Innovations for 2009’
Read about the world-renowned Cleveland Clinic’s “Top 10 Medical Innovations for 2009,” and how AlixPartners assisted Clinic physicians and researchers by creating a field of nominated innovative technologies for consideration and developing a consensus perspective. This is the third year running the Clinic has teamed with AlixPartners on this exciting, important project.
Vestar Minority Deal Turns Into Turnaround
Buyouts, March 31, 2008
Minority-stake investments are one good way to deploy money in a credit crunch, but the experience of Vestar Capital Partners in a 2003 deal demonstrates the importance of negotiating the right to take control if things go sour.
Changes to Claim Objection Rules Go Effective
As a courtesy to our valued friends and clients, we are sharing our analysis of the changes to Rule 3007 of the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure that became effective on December 1, 2007.
Don't Blame the Tool
ERP implementations are always time-consuming, but they can prove less frustrating with a well-conceived process and experienced team.
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