A civil suit arising out of the “deliberated” killing of a well-respected American war correspondent once again illustrates that damages from lost future income continues to play a critical role in damages litigation. Marie Colvin was an acclaimed American war journalist who worked for over 25 years for the British paper, The Sunday Times. In February 2012,…
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Oh no! We’ve been hit by a financial fraud! Yep, your client is in panic mode and wants to call the sheriff, notify the GBI, notify the insurance company, fire the fraudster, etc. As their attorney, you should be prepared for this call and immediately advise your client on the right course of action, regardless…
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We recently received an e-mail form an attorney who noticed the opposing plaintiff’s expert failed to include a specific company risk rate in his build up method used for valuing a privately held company. This greatly increased the amount of the Plaintiff’s claimed damages. The opposing expert supported his position by a reference to a…
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No matter the size of your business, employee fraud can lead to major financial losses that are difficult to recover. According to the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (AFCE), small businesses with less than 100 employees lose an average of $200,000 per scheme. It’s critical to make sure your business is protected against fraud. Follow…
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Many businesses subscribe to the philosophy: “If it’s not broken, don’t fix it.” But that way of thinking doesn’t apply when it comes to your business’ accounting technology. It’s important to keep your accounting software updated in order to keep up with the fast pace of today’s business world. Well-implemented and updated accounting software not…
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