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Financial Economist Ryan Williams Joins Cornerstone Research as Principal in London

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LONDON, July 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — A valuation expert with deep experience across academia, consulting, industry, and the regulatory process, Dr Williams brings a cross-disciplinary lens to a wide range of economic, financial, and technology issues.

Cornerstone Research, a leading provider of economic and financial consulting and expert testimony, announced today that Ryan Williams has joined the firm as a principal. Dr Williams strengthens the firm’s extensive work in international arbitration, valuation, regulatory analysis, and competition.

“Ryan’s range sets him apart,” said Ronnie Barnes, head of Cornerstone’s International Arbitration and Litigation practice and cohead of the firm’s valuation, M&A, and bankruptcy practice. “He is an accomplished scholar and educator, a seasoned consultant, a proven expert witness, and a recognised authority within the UK regulatory system. This rare combination of perspectives offers our clients not only rigorous analysis, but also strategic clarity when navigating their most consequential matters.”

Expertise across sectors and jurisdictions

As an expert witness, Dr Williams has valued assets and quantified damages in commercial litigations and international arbitrations involving sovereign governments, multinational corporations, and franchise networks. He has consulted on energy, mining, technology, telecommunications, and utilities matters across Europe, North America, and South America.

“I’m delighted to be joining Cornerstone Research,” said Dr Williams. “Many of the most important valuation and damages questions sit at the intersection of economics, regulation, and market reality, and I have spent my career on all three. Working across these fields has trained me to see an issue from every side, and I look forward to bringing that perspective and experience to Cornerstone’s clients on their most significant challenges.”

Experience inside the regulatory process

Dr Williams serves as a non-executive director of the Regulatory Policy Committee, the independent body that scrutinises regulation for the UK Parliament, where he evaluates the economic and regulatory impact of proposed legislation, with a focus on artificial intelligence (AI). He has also worked on the other side of regulation as chief economist of a UK cleantech company, where he led the design of electricity-market systems and related analytics.

Research and teaching in valuation and finance

As a research fellow at Imperial College Business School’s Centre for Climate Finance and Investment, Dr Williams teaches courses on the valuation of renewable energy and infrastructure investments and publishes on the economics that underpin them.

He has held senior academic appointments in Europe and the United States, serving as a professor of finance at the Université Paris Dauphine-PSL and as a tenured professor at the University of Arizona.

Dr Williams holds a Ph.D. from Georgia State University and a B.S. from Oglethorpe University.

About Cornerstone Research

Cornerstone Research is at the forefront of economic and financial consulting, delivering the rigorous analytical solutions required to navigate complex disputes. The firm draws from an extensive network of prominent academic and industry experts to support each matter effectively. Pairing a deep understanding of economics and finance with a suite of industry-leading artificial intelligence and machine learning tools, Cornerstone provides clients with a sophisticated, tailored approach. A reputation for innovation, precision, and excellence has defined Cornerstone since 1989. That momentum continues with over 1,000 professionals collaborating across nine offices in the US, UK, and EU.

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Texas Instruments board declares third quarter 2026 quarterly dividend

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DALLAS, July 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The board of directors of Texas Instruments Incorporated (Nasdaq: TXN) today declared a quarterly cash dividend of $1.42 per share of common stock, payable August 11, 2026, to stockholders of record on July 31, 2026.   

About Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments Incorporated (Nasdaq: TXN) is a global semiconductor company that designs, manufactures and sells analog and embedded processing chips for markets such as industrial, automotive, data center, personal electronics and communications equipment. At our core, we have a passion to create a better world by making electronics more affordable through semiconductors. This passion is alive today as each generation of innovation builds upon the last to make our technology more reliable, more affordable and lower power, making it possible for semiconductors to go into electronics everywhere. Learn more at TI.com.

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Drake Expands End-to-End Professional Services with Launch of Drake Audit Defense™

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New post-filing audit defense service extends Drake Software’s support beyond tax preparation, helping firms save time while delivering greater value to clients.

FRANKLIN, N.C., July 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Drake Software, a leader in professional tax preparation solutions, today announced the launch of Drake Audit Defense™, a new post-filing audit defense service designed to help tax professionals better support their clients after a return is filed. The new offering represents another step in Drake’s continued investment in delivering integrated products and services that support tax professionals throughout the entire client journey—from intake to post-filing.

Enrollment for Drake Audit Defense is available now for Drake Software customers for Tax Year 2026 returns. Customers can enroll by logging into their account at DrakeSoftware.com

Drake Audit Defense provides tax professionals with an easy-to-offer service that helps clients navigate eligible IRS and state tax notices, audit assistance, and qualifying tax-related identity theft assistance. By reducing the administrative burden associated with post-filing issues, firms can spend less time managing notices and audits while providing additional value and peace of mind to their clients.

“Tax professionals are looking for more than software—they’re looking for solutions that help them run more efficient practices and deliver exceptional client experiences,” said Alice Curry, Chief Customer Offer. “Drake Audit Defense is another example of how we’re expanding the Drake ecosystem with integrated services that support firms before, during, and after tax season.”

“Our goal is to make it easy for firms to manage the products and services they rely on in one connected Drake experience,” said Curry. “By integrating Drake Audit Defense alongside our growing portfolio of workflow solutions and enhancements, we’re giving customers greater visibility into their practice, fewer administrative tasks, and a simpler way to manage their business while delivering even more value to their clients.”

Drake Audit Defense is designed specifically for Drake Software customers and integrates seamlessly into existing workflows, making it simple to enroll clients during the tax preparation process while providing trusted support by credentialed tax experts when post-filing issues arise.

About Drake Software

For more than four decades, Drake Software has provided innovative tax preparation and practice management solutions that help tax professionals serve their clients with confidence. Today, Drake continues to expand its ecosystem with integrated products and services that support firms from client intake through post-filing, helping practices work more efficiently while delivering exceptional client experiences.

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IronSpark Studios Launches in Birmingham, AL

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IronSpark is a new creative studio focused on animation, game development, and interactive experiences.

BIRMINGHAM, Ala., July 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Storytelling has a new home in Birmingham, Alabama, with the launch of IronSpark Studios, a creative media company focused on animation, game development, and interactive experiences. Guided by its mission to build stories that engage, excite, and entertain, IronSpark Studios develops original and client-driven intellectual property and digital experiences.

Production is shifting away from traditional big studios and moving rapidly toward independent creators and agile, small studios. Founded on the belief that world-class creative belongs in Birmingham, IronSpark Studios collaborates with local creatives, businesses and organizations while working to attract animation, game development and interactive media production to the region.

“Our vision is to create experiences that inspire audiences, spark imagination and leave a lasting impact,” said Brass Bralley, co-founder and managing director. “We believe Birmingham is a place where creative talent can grow, collaborate and help shape the future of storytelling.”

The studio operates through three divisions—Animation, Games and Interactive—creating content for film, commercial projects, video games, immersive exhibits and emerging digital experiences.

IronSpark Studios is partnering with clients and intellectual property owners while developing original projects of its own, helping bring more animation, game development, and interactive media production to Birmingham.

“I’ve chosen to build many businesses in the Birmingham ecosystem, and the choice to build IronSpark here was a simple one,” said Mazi Rasulnia, co-founder and consulting partner.  “Birmingham has a vibrant community of innovators and creators, and IronSpark will be a great addition.”

Among those projects is its first original animated short film, The Purple Sky Peanut Butter Club. Based on a true story of heroism and sacrifice, the dialogue-free animated short explores the power of small traditions and their ability to provide healing through grief and transcend generations.

“The stories we create are meant to connect people,” said Wink Winkler, co-founder and head of creative. “Whether that’s through film, series, a video game or an interactive experience, at the end of the day, the story is at the heart of everything we create.” 

Contact: Brass Bralley, Co-Founder and Managing Director, Brass@ironsparkstudios.com

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