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Business owners and their legal advisors may be tempted to rely on multiples of earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) to estimate the value of a business.

On March 27, 2020, President Trump signed into law the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act, which provides relief to taxpayers affected by the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). The CARES Act is the third round of federal government aid related to COVID-19.

It's always important to remember that no matter what type of crisis you may face, the technology is in place to make the news public within minutes. Is your company prepared?

Smart company owners and executives obtain business interruption insurance—and possibly contingent business income coverage if the operation relies heavily on outsourcing or a particular supplier. The idea is that the policy will compensate the company for lost earnings if a devastating event forces it to temporarily close down.

Effective March 18, 2020, Brisbane Consulting moves to a remote workforce amid the Coronavirus pandemic.

Insurance can be complicated, and reading every word of an insurance contract could leave you comatose. That's where the expertise of insurance professionals comes into play. A seasoned advisor who understands the risk profile of your business will be invaluable.

Litigants in federal cases often challenge the admissibility of expert testimony, arguing that it fails to meet minimum standards of relevance and reliability.

Effective March 15, 2020 - Lumsden McCormick is open for business as usual amid the Coronavirus crisis in the United States.  Read our Firm-wide statement.

Equity-based compensation can help businesses attract and retain qualified employees. Limited liability companies (LLCs) can issue a special kind of equity-based compensation known as a “profits interest,” however, a business valuation professional is essential to determine the value of these ownership interests for tax and accounting purposes.

When valuing a business interest for federal transfer tax purposes, it's usually taboo to consider events that happen after the valuation date. But there are two important exceptions to this general rule: 1) subsequent events that are “reasonably foreseeable,” and 2) unforeseeable subsequent events that provide an “indication” of value.