Articles From Brisbane Consulting Group

In commercial litigation, attorneys who collect facts about a case and later hire an expert to analyze those facts often miss valuable opportunities to strengthen their case.

Through Brisbane Consulting Group, Bill provides business valuation, forensic accounting, and litigation support services.

Many employers have furloughed or laid off workers during the COVID-19 crisis, causing a surge in wrongful termination cases and other types of employment litigation. Financial experts play a critical role in these cases.

When business owners or other laypeople testify on complex financial or valuation issues, there’s a risk that their testimony will be found inadmissible in commercial litigation. 

Business valuation experts generally can be engaged to provide either a “conclusion of value” or a “calculation of value.”

Hear from Lumsden McCormick experts on what needs to be done to optimize tax planning with a focus on the proposed presidential plans. Followed by an update to the Paycheck Protection Program including a financial statement presentation and a discussion on the tax aspects of forgiveness.

The COVID-19 crisis has affected virtually every business. Many small business owners may be ready to throw in the towel, but restructuring can provide a fresh start. This is a highly complex process that requires continuous monitoring to be effective.

As a result of pandemic-related shutdowns, many businesses have filed claims under their business interruption insurance policies. These claims have resulted in litigation over the scope of coverage and the meaning of key policy terms.

In a recent gift tax case, the U.S. Tax Court accepted the taxpayer’s value, which included discounts for lack of control and marketability.

Estimating discount rates is a complex task — even in the best of times.