You’re representing a client in a fraudulent transfer case, and opposing counsel starts throwing around terms like “insolvent” and “liquidity crisis.” Are they talking about the same thing?...
When Bloodlines Blur the Bottom Line: Challenges in Valuing Family-Owned Businesses
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Business Valuation
What happens when legacy, loyalty, and litigation collide? For attorneys representing family-owned businesses, the valuation process often uncovers more than just numbers. From off-the-books perks to underpaid relatives,...
Gossip rags and the New York Times alike have been covering the lawsuits exchanged between It Ends With Us co-stars Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni (along with Wayfarer Studios and others). Lively claims Baldoni et al....
The Super Bowl is an annual event that both avid sports fans and the indifferent have come to enjoy. There seems to be something for everyone. Pomp and circumstance over the year’s two best football teams battling for the...
There were many stark differences between the two presidential candidates. Setting aside their personal demeanors, the Republicans and Democrats shared very little common ground concerning their vision for the Country. These...
Valuing a Business: The Market Approach and the Tale of the $6.5 Million Banana
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Business Valuation
In the world of business valuation, the market approach is akin to a treasure hunt, where comparable transactions are the clues leading us to the treasure trove of a company’s worth. However, just as in any good treasure...
Thanksgiving has always been one of my favorite holidays. Who doesn’t like spending time with family, eating, watching the Macy’s Day parade, and rooting for your favorite football team? I particularly remember...
When a faulty CrowdStrike software update crashed roughly 8.5 million computers in July 2024, few could have predicted the massive financial fallout that followed. One of the biggest impacts was on Delta Airlines, which is...
It’s 2024, and Bennifer is splitting up again, this time with real consequences. The divorce of Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez has sparked quite a conversation in our office this morning, and although I don’t plan on...
Make no mistake about it: Analyzing and understanding the subject company’s financial statements is paramount when opining on value. However, when you start “peeling the onion,” other factors play an important role. ...