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Computing reasonable royalties – Court rejects deviation from “classic way”
March/April 2015
Newsletter: Advocate's Edge / Litigation Support
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 844
Abstract: Daubert challenges continue to trip up qualified financial experts who present unreliable testimony based on questionable methodologies. In one recent patent infringement case, the judge excluded all of the testimony of the plaintiff’s damages expert. This article explains why the court found problems with the foundation of the expert’s analysis, and also decided that his methodology was “flawed and unreliable.” As a sidebar discusses, the court faulted the expert’s inclusion of the so-called price effect in his analysis.
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Scale or scope? The critical choice for business buyers
Year End 2013
Newsletter: Merger & Acquisition Focus
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 844
Abstract: Most business acquisitions fall into one of two broad categories: scale or scope. While an M&A transaction can realize both of these goals, successful buyers typically decide which type of deal will best serve their long-term strategic objectives before they begin the acquisition process. This article looks at some of the more common potential economies of scale, while noting that scope buyers can use acquisitions as a springboard into new and unfamiliar territory. A sidebar discusses the seller’s role in the process.
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Will the real buy-sell please stand up? Divorce courts don’t always accept these agreements
Fall 2013
Newsletter: Expert / Valuation & Litigation Concepts
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 844
Abstract: Oversimplified or outdated buy-sell agreements sometimes come back to haunt divorcing shareholders. For divorce purposes, one cannot simply expect to value a private business interest using a valuation formula (or fixed price) set forth in the company’s buy-sell agreement. This article explains why it’s necessary to reconcile buyout formulas against values obtained using the cost, market and income approaches. A sidebar discusses factors that may influence whether a long-standing buy-sell agreement is still relevant.
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Resolving postacquisition disputes – Involve financial experts to improve your chances of success
July / August 2013
Newsletter: Valuation & Litigation Briefing / Litigation & Valuation Report
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 844
Abstract: It’s not unusual for disputes to arise over the calculation of purchase price adjustments (PPAs), alleged misrepresentations regarding the seller’s financial condition and a variety of other issues. This article explains how a financial expert with a background in both valuation and forensic accounting skills can improve one’s chances of prevailing in court. A sidebar offers tips to keep in mind when developing PPA provisions in a purchase agreement.