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From Australia to United States and many places in between, this Global Employer Guide reflects an easy-to-read summary of employment law that changed in each country over the past year, including pandemic-related changes where applicable. Visa processes, employee rights, contract requirements, transfer of business considerations, privacy standards...

The use of a specific ownership structure to provide for the deduction of investment management fees has evolved since 1941 to most recently in 2018 when guidance was provided by the U.S. Tax Court in determining whether the activities of a family investment management company constitute a trade or business. With a review of the details of tha...

The transition from 2022 to 2023 has been met with significant economic challenges, leaving employers to contemplate and prepare for workforce reductions. This guide provides a quick access to the Terminations of Employment sections from the Global Employer Guide 2023 where you will find additional employment policies across nearly 20 countrie...

In today’s global economy, more companies than ever have employees in numerous countries, often relying on a mobile global workforce to expand into new markets and meet strategic and operational needs. This updated Global Employer Guide includes basic outlines of employment requirements in nearly 20 countries in a concise table format that all...

While business continuity planning and good crisis management are important, organizational resilience encompasses much more. An integrated approach to resilience provides organizations a competitive advantage over less-prepared peers, as well as the ability to adapt to constantly changing external circumstances. Organizations would be well-served ...

In December of 2017, the U.S. Tax Court decided in the Lender Management, LLC v. Commissioner case that deductions that were part of a taxpayer’s trade or business were deductible under Section 162; however, deductions under Section 212 were suspended through tax year 2025. Following the suspension of the 2-percent miscellaneous itemized deduc...

Families of wealth and business-owning families face security risks in their everyday lives, where personal and business risks are often blended and are typically managed by different people and processes. This creates a gap in identifying risks and solutions that can be addressed through a holistic and collaborative risk management approach. With ...

The number and scope of women-owned businesses have risen at an unprecedented rate. In an era of new opportunities, this paper profiles eight courageous and resilient women who share their personal stories and the lessons they learned building successful businesses. One theme that emerged from these women’s stories was the critical role of mentorsh...

Enhancing risk management is no longer optional but essential when the global landscape is fraught with uncertainties and disruptions that include changing business dynamics, shifting trade tensions, a tough tariff environment, geopolitical conflicts, and a volatile economic landscape. Building resilience across all aspects of the business is imper...

There are few issues in family business that create more conflict and tension than the employment of family members. The complexities involved and the breakdowns in communication and trust can contribute significantly to the alarmingly high rate of failed intergenerational transitions in family business. The good news is that there is a way for fam...

Resilient enterprise families have learned how to see beyond the crisis at hand to find the opportunities hidden underneath. FOX Foresight keeps you up to date on our latest thinking about matters affecting Enterprise Families. It gives you our forward look on what we're learning from our members and subject matter experts. Please share it broad...

Effective tax and wealth planning can be a challenge, especially when there is a possible recession, elevated inflation, rising interest rates, and geopolitical strife. With this guide, you have the planning information and resources to help you make the right moves to plan for your family’s future and manage your wealth. In addition to insights on...

Single family offices should understand Lender Bagel structures and consider using them if they are not already. Knowledge of this structure has spread like wildfire since the landmark case, Lender Management LLC v. Comm’s. This article equips the reader with an understanding of the core principles of what Lender Bagel structures and how to investi...

Since the disruption of COVID-19, organizations have had to navigate soaring inflation, a rapid increase in interest rates, and escalating global tensions that have destabilized supply chains. All around, there has been enormous pressure on organizations to adapt and move from one crisis to the next. It’s no longer an option to simply take shelter ...

By exploring the essence of legacy and its impact on business performance, this report brings together the detailed analysis, academic insights, and the firsthand experiences of family business CEOS to contribute to a deeper understanding of the importance of balancing tradition and innovation for long-term success in family businesses. From this r...