Governance

Disney and Florida Governor Reach Truce, Ending Two-Year Battle over Walt Disney World’s Governance

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ORLANDO, Fla. – Disney has reached a settlement agreement with Florida Governor Ron DeSantis over the special district that governs Walt Disney World. In this truce, both parties have decided to drop the lawsuits they filed against each other and work on negotiating new development agreements for the wide area that encompasses the Orlando theme parks. Jeff Vahle, president of Walt Disney World, expressed his satisfaction with the deal, stating that it “opens a new chapter of constructive engagement” with the state government. Vahle emphasized that the agreement will enable continued investment, job creation, and … Read more

Federal Judge Blocks NCAA’s Restriction on Name, Image, and Likeness Compensation, Posing a Challenge to College Sports Governance

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NASHVILLE, Tenn. and RICHMOND, Va. — The NCAA suffered a setback on Friday as a federal judge granted a preliminary injunction, prohibiting the enforcement of its rules that prevent college athletes from receiving compensation for their name, image, and likeness. The ruling by U.S. District Judge Clifton Corker in the Eastern District of Tennessee challenges the long-standing principle of amateurism in college sports, which prohibits third parties from paying recruits to attend specific schools. Judge Corker stated that the NCAA’s prohibition likely violates federal antitrust law and harms the student-athletes. The plaintiffs argued that since … Read more

Distinguished Risk & Compliance Specialist Shares Insights on Digital Transformation Strategy and Governance

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SINGAPORE (AP) — Julia, a partner at PwC Singapore’s Digital Regulatory Risk & Compliance practice, brings more than 20 years of experience in advising banks, wealth managers, capital markets intermediaries, and non-FIs on digital transformation strategy and risk management. Her expertise lies in connecting the dots and co-creating tailored solutions for clients. Throughout her career, Julia has held various leadership positions, including private banking industry lead and digital transformation services leader. She has also played an active role in giving back to the community through board directorships and mentoring. Outside of her work with clients, … Read more