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Due Diligence
Due diligence is a term used for a number of concepts involving either the performance of an investigation of a business or person, or the performance of an act with a certain standard of care. It can be a legal obligation, but the term will more commonly apply to voluntary investigations. A common example of due diligence in various industries is, the process through which a potential acquirer evaluates a target company or its assets for acquisition.[1]
Lack of due diligence?
It has been reported here and elsewhere that Judge Kelley of the E.D. Va. is going to resign because: (1) federal judges spend much of their time dealing with icky criminal cases, and (2) partners in D...
Due Diligence for Franchisees
Richard Solomon and I have a similar view about the best due diligence a franchisee can perform - work in the franchise system...
Due Diligence Disregarded
Scott Reckard of the LA Times just wrote an excellent investigative report on due diligence, or the absence of it, in the securitization of subprime mortgages...
What "Due Diligence" Means
Image by Mike Licht, NotionsCapital.com via FlickrPurchasers of franchises and investments are often told to perform pre-purchase "due diligence"...
Thanksgiving Due Diligence
I worked until 11:30 last night, I'm working from home right now. My in-laws arrive tomorrow, I'm cooking a full Thanksgiving dinner, for the first time ever, for 9 people on Thursday at 1...
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