The earlier an error is identified, the better the success of a project

__________ was the subject of the MBW vs. ORX case. MBW entered into to contract to buy portion of land and drill. MBW paid with a personal check to try to avoid legitimate debt. By ___________ the funds, the LLC was operating as an alter ego and ORX was allowed to pierce the corporate veil and hold the owner of MBW, Mr. Washauer, personally liable.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

A large property and liability insurance company merged with a bank and then acquired a stock brokerage company. This type of merger and acquisition activity is categorized as

A) insurance company consolidation. B) cross-industry consolidation. C) financial risk management. D) insurance brokerage consolidation.