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Forbes editor out; report says he took $6M from founder of firm that does business with magazine
Summary by The Piney Point Editorial Desk Laurie Kellman, Associated Press , as published by KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)
· August 13, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The firm, Shook Research, has been involved with Forbes since 2016.
A recent development has been reported regarding the top editor of Forbes. Randall Lane is no longer with the company due to an undisclosed conflict of interest. Details of his departure are limited, but it is known that he received a significant payment from the founder of a firm that works with the magazine.
The firm, Shook Research, has been involved with Forbes since 2016. Further information on Lane's departure can be found through other news sources, including The New York Times and The Associated Press, which have reported on the matter.
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Category: business Published: August 13, 2026 Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) Reading time: 1 min
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