Articles From Brisbane Consulting Group

The claim that a business valuation expert is making flawed comparisons can be devastating to the expert’s credibility and the client’s case.

Defined value gifts can be used to minimize gift tax on transfers of difficult-to-value assets, such as interests in a closely held business or family limited partnership.

As we emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic, many business owners and managers are grappling with the prospect of a “new normal.”

Year end is always a good time for business owners to reevaluate their estate plans.

In a recent breach of fiduciary duty case, the Delaware Court of Chancery dismissed the plaintiff’s challenges to a stock sale involving her late husband’s business.

Mergers and acquisitions activity surged in the United States in the first half of 2021. A fairness opinion can protect against costly litigation if a deal’s projected results unexpectedly fall short or insolvency becomes likely.

During the pandemic, virtual meetings have been used widely for various legal purposes, including court hearings, depositions, settlement talks, and M&A negotiations.

When dividing property in a divorce case, courts in most states distinguish between separate and marital property. Generally, separate property isn’t subject to division, while marital property is. However, a recent Nebraska Supreme Court case highlights how an increase in the value of separate property may sometimes be classified as marital property and, therefore, be subject to division.

In patent infringement cases, plaintiffs are generally entitled to recover damages based on lost profits but never less than “reasonable royalties.”

Changes in business values during the pandemic may necessitate updates to companies’ buy-sell agreements.