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Valuing Lost Lives  The loss of a loved one is in most ways incalculable. However, when liability can be determined in a death or serious injury, establishing lost earnings is an indispensable element of a damage calculation. In the case

If your business experiences an interruption or loss of income, will you know what’s recoverable?  Not every hit to the bottom line is recoverable. The rise of ride hailing services like Uber and Lyft may result in lost income for

How do  you continually monitor the value of your healthcare company? The healthcare industry is dynamic and continually faces new ideas and regulations, such as whether a hospital should start its own drug company or how to manage the challenges

When the professionals make an error, how do you hold them accountable? The alleged wrongdoing of legal and financial professionals made news in several cases recently. The New Jersey accountant who acted as business manager for musicians Ne Yo and

Are you concerned about the value of your ownership interest? Several recent lawsuits suggest that even the founders of large, successful businesses are not immune from threats to the value of their interests. Tinder founders have sued their parent company

When internal disputes arise, what tactics might affect the value of your business interest? The unfolding dispute between Papa John’s founder and the company’s board highlights the use of poison pills to prevent a hostile takeover. While additional rounds of

The Long View Politics, tariffs, and trade wars have been crowding out other news, so The Thread took a look back at this day in history for events of interest. Reports from 1974 and 1959 surprised us with their relevance,

Has your business been impacted by recent corporate bankruptcies? Although companies may seek bankruptcy protection for many reasons, the goal of creditors is to recoup as much of their funds as possible. China Fishery’s Trustee has filed a $22 million

Have recent legal decisions impacted your business?  In the past week, SCOTUS issued a decision allowing Patent Act damage awards when exports infringe on U.S. patents. The Court also sided with South Dakota, making it possible for states to collect

If you suspect a financial crime has occurred, what are your options? Financial crimes are part of the landscape for any business. Has an employee embezzled a valuable product? Did a trusted outside professional steal from a non-profit? Even the