More Problems With Fairness Opinions: Analyst ‘Pleads the Fifth’ and Bank Faces Gross Negligence

Business Valuation UpdateVol. 12 No. 5
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May 2006
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Ha-Lo Industries, Inc. v. Credit Suisse Boston
2005 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 23505
October 12, 2005
US
Federal Court
Illinois
United States District Court
Gettleman

Summary

Investment analyst “pleads the Fifth” rather than testify as to how “simple” valuation errors might have led to incorrect fairness opinion.

See Also

Ha-Lo Industries, Inc. v. Credit Suisse Boston

Investment analyst “pleads the Fifth” rather than testify as to how “simple” valuation errors might have led to incorrect fairness opinion.