The United States Space Force (USSF) is charged with rapidly developing and fostering new technological innovations. We discuss the formation of the USSF, its charge from Congress to move quickly, its focus on innovation in technology and system acquisition, and an early look at some novel contracting methods.

BCE has expanded its team of Senior Advisors. Amit Agarwal, Mark Kipphut, Doug Reep, David Ryan, Saurin Shah, and Jeff Tounge all strengthen BCE’s strategy and industry expertise and bolster our ability to serve corporate and private equity clients.

Beyond strategic partnerships and M&A, universities and colleges must evolve their business models to protect the sector’s mission

As companies continue to bring on new employees during the pandemic, onboarding has become virtual for many. Upskilling existing employees has moved online. With this shift comes new challenges—how do you make sure trainees are spending their time productively? How do you teach them efficiently when you can’t see what they’re doing in the office and they can’t easily shadow existing employees who will show them the ropes?

BCE has seen increasing evidence across sectors that consumer are seeking out products with credible and meaningful stories to tell around sustainability. Sustainability in corporate decision-making will continue to increase in 2021. So what does “sustainability” mean today, and how should companies be thinking about the role of sustainability in their business going forward?

Despite much discussion by politicians, commentators, and special interest groups, capital gain tax policy has remained largely unchanged since 1990. In 2021, the incoming Biden administration threatens to disrupt the status quo through a progressive tax policy that will have near-term and long-term ramifications throughout the private equity market.

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