1 rich Libsyn https://www.libsyn.com 90 600 This episode is part of our “Bridging Campuses: Legal Insights on Education Industry Consolidation” series, where we discuss trends in higher education consolidation and closures, and outline common characteristics of at-risk institutions. In today’s episode, we discuss financial challenges facing many colleges and universities, such as declining enrollment, decreased funding, and restrictions that are associated with tax-exempt financing. We consider the tax and legal implications of a merger or acquisition, and the liquidation of assets in the case of university closures. Laura Giles, a partner in Ballard Spahr’s Mergers and Acquisitions Group and a member of the Education Team, hosts the discussion. Laura is joined by Bill Rhodes, a partner in the firm’s Public Finance Group and leader of the firm’s Education Industry Team, and Valarie Allen, a partner in the firm’s Public Finance Group. Business Better https://www.ballardspahr.com/ <iframe title="Libsyn Player" style="border: none" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/36186545/height/90/theme/custom/thumbnail/yes/direction/forward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/88AA3C/" height="90" width="600" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen></iframe> https://assets.libsyn.com/secure/content/187136425