Reconsidering Thomas Edison 173 years after his birth. Has history judged him accruately? The world is more connected than ever. Is your business prepared? The interdependence of the global economy has been brought into sharp focus by
January 28, 2020
Is a merger or acquisition a good move for your business right now? There are times when a merger or acquisition is a strategically sound choice for a business or institution that is trying to keep pace with market changes.
January 14, 2020
Do divorce actions spike in January? Reasonable minds may differ over whether January is “Divorce Month,” but some headline makers didn’t wait for 2020 to file. Perhaps William Shatner’s prenuptial agreement (or being 88) made the timing significant. For the
November 19, 2019
If your company’s accounting practices are questioned, what will you do? Questionable accounting practices can subject management and their professionals to close scrutiny. Under Armour’s accounting practices are being probed. The announcement led to a drop in their stock’s price,
November 5, 2019
A Look Back November 9, 2019 marks the 30th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall. [Photo of art installation made from pieces of the Berlin Wall by Winston Churchill’s granddaughter. The sculpture is on display outside the FDR Library
October 22, 2019
The cost of caution after calamaties When Boeing grounded the 737 Max back in March, the time it would take to get the aircraft back in use wasn’t known. The plane’s return is still uncertain. Now Southwest pilots are suing
October 8, 2019
There’s a lot happening this week. Nobel Prizes are being awarded. Did early winners match scientists’ predictions? The U.S. Supreme Court is back in session. Here’s the current case list for the term, along with recent additions; and one
September 24, 2019
If you’re lucky enough to survive a serious accident, can you be made whole? Accidents and injuries happen all the time. Only a few make the headlines, like the Hollywood stunt double who is suing the producers of Resident Evil
September 10, 2019
What if your professional is responsible for a loss? Recent claims of possible tax shenanigans involving reality TV personalities and accusations of accounting fraud against a venerable corporation can lead anyone to question the advice they’ve received. What if the
August 13, 2019
Managing IP assets is a long-term commitment The Phanatic, who first appeared at a Phillies game in 1978, is now the subject of litigation between the team and the mascot’s creators. The University of California Santa Barbara is suing multiple