Articles From Brisbane Consulting Group
Financial Experts Play a Key Role in Employment Discrimination Cases
Posted by Johnathon Miles on January 23, 2023
Employment discrimination claims based on race, sex, age, religion and other characteristics continue to be a major concern for employers.
Opinion vs. Legal Conclusion: Has Your Expert Crossed the Line?
Posted by Benjamin Schuver on January 09, 2023
The line between permissible expert opinion and impermissible legal or factual conclusions can sometimes be blurry under the Federal Rules of Evidence.
Sullivan v. Loden – Estate Planning Attorney Sued for Undervaluing Family Business
Posted by Douglas Sosnowski on December 19, 2022
A recent federal district court case illustrates what can happen when business valuations are prepared by attorneys rather than qualified valuation professionals.
Focus on Fraud in M&A Transactions
Posted by William P. Allen on December 05, 2022
Due diligence is a critical part of the merger and acquisition process — and one key area of concern is fraud risk. Financial statement manipulation can sometimes make the target appear more valuable than it really is.
Why Policy Language is Critical in Business Interruption Claims
Posted by Johnathon Miles on November 21, 2022
When a business seeks to recover damages under a business interruption policy, the language of the policy is critical.
Human Capital: What’s It Worth?
Posted by Douglas Sosnowski on November 07, 2022
In today’s tight labor market, human capital is critical to the success of a business. Although it’s not usually reported on the balance sheet, human capital can be a valuable asset.
ESOP Valuations: How Much is Too Much?
Posted by William P. Allen on October 17, 2022
The U.S. Department of Labor recently suffered a resounding defeat in Walsh v. Bowers.
Divorce Valuation Hinges on Expert Credibility
Posted by Johnathon Miles on October 03, 2022
A recent Nebraska divorce case illustrates how differences in experts’ assumptions can have a dramatic impact on valuations.
Kars 4 Kids Inc. v. America Can! Cars for Kids
Posted by Douglas Sosnowski on September 19, 2022
A recent trademark infringement case involving competing not-for-profit organizations addresses several interesting issues regarding plaintiffs’ remedies and the calculation of damages.
Beware of 3 Common Valuation Pitfalls
Posted by Cameron Rosenecker on September 05, 2022
The presence of an error, misstatement or erroneous deviation from customary business valuation practice in an expert’s report is a risky proposition. It could trigger (or worsen) an IRS inquiry or perhaps lead to an embarrassing courtroom mishap.