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From Scroll to Sale: Opportunities and Challenges of Social Media-Driven E-Commerce 

For today’s e-commerce companies, the customer journey rarely starts with a search. More often, it begins with a scroll. Social media has evolved from a marketing channel into a measurable driver of e-commerce sales, influencing how customers discover products, build trust, and make purchasing decisions. For Withum’s e-commerce clients, this shift creates real growth potential…

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Universal Music Group and Spotify Partner on AI: A Familiar Song with A New Tune

The announcement on May 21, 2026, that Universal Music Group (UMG) and Spotify are partnering on a new AI-powered music initiative is one of the latest advancements at the intersection of artificial intelligence and the music industry. And yet, something about it strongly echoes a past deal between the two, when they also joined forces…

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Why Global Structuring and Transfer Pricing Matter for Life Sciences Companies 

The life sciences industry is characterized by high-value intellectual property (“IP”), extensive research and development (R&D), complex regulatory environments, and global supply chains. Life sciences companies are increasingly global from day one where R&D is performed in one country, clinical trials in others, IP held centrally, and manufacturing and commercialization is performed elsewhere. These unique attributes create opportunity, but it also creates tax risk if global structuring and transfer pricing are not…

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Recent Tariff Developments – Status of IEEPA Refunds and Fresh Tariffs Proposed by the Trump Administration

As U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) begins issuing billions in IEEPA tariff refunds, new and expanded tariff proposals from the Trump administration are reshaping the trade landscape and introducing additional compliance considerations for importers. Latest CBP Filing Declares $20.6 Billion of Tariff Refunds on the Way to Importers About $20.6 billion in tariff refunds…

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The Expanding Role of Social Media in Background Investigations: Benefits, Legal Compliance and Best Practices

Social media has changed the way we connect with others, and the various platforms – LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, X – have become extensions of personal identity, professional reputation and can offer intriguing insights into a person’s behavior and lifestyle. As a result, social media has become an increasingly significant component of background investigations and…

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Common Errors in SBA Business Valuations: A Practical Checklist for Lenders

As SBA loan default rates rise, it is increasingly important for lenders to ensure that business valuations supporting SBA loans are well‑reasoned, internally consistent, and reflective of the business’s actual ability to service debt as of the valuation date. While there are many reasons a loan may ultimately default, overpaying for a business materially increases…

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