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U.S. District Court Grants in Part and Denies in Part Motions of Dismissal by Company Against Blockchain Researcher
The defendant, CasperLabs LLC, in this trademark dispute in U.S. District Court (California) moved for dismissal of eight causes of action from the plaintiff Vlad Zamfir’s (Zamfir) second amended complaint. The actions dealt primarily with trademark infringement and alleged damages therefrom. The actions also included allegations of fraud and misrepresentation under California law. After analysis of each of the actions, the court granted dismissal of some of the actions and denied dismissal of some of the actions.
Delaware Court Grants in Some Cases and Denies in Others Motions to Exclude Expert Witnesses and Certain Evidence to Be Presented
In this ongoing case regarding investment banking services and fees, the court ruled on various motions of the parties to exclude certain testimony from two expert witnesses, one from each side, and to exclude certain evidence to be presented by those witnesses. The court denied the plaintiff’s motions but granted the defendant’s motions.
In Big Buyout Ruling, Minnesota Court Rejects DLOM in Calculating Fair Value
In a forced buyout, court says experts were too partisan to their clients, compromising value analysis; court performs its own valuation using DCF to determine fair value of grocery business and rejects DLOM because no unfair transfer of wealth occurs.
Court Admits Unjust Enrichment Damages Based on Profit Projections
In Daubert case centering on misappropriation of trade secrets, court says plaintiff expert’s valuation of trade secrets based on defense projections of sales and profits derived from offending product is admissible; defendant failed to show this approach to determine asset’s value is improper.
Court’s Majority Says Expert’s Reliance on Management Projections Was Unreasonable
Appeals court majority strikes down lost profits and diminished business value awards, finding plaintiff failed to show causation and its damages expert based his calculations on management’s business plan without substantiating the plan’s underlying (unreasonable) gross profit goals.
Expert’s Failure to Explain Basis for Compensation Analysis Renders Testimony Inadmissible
In condemnation case requiring fair market value analysis to determine compensation due to landowners, court excludes defense expert testimony, citing failure to follow mandated methodology and standard of value; court calls aspects of loss calculation based on income approach “disturbing.”
A Case Study of Valuing Distressed Assets in the Energy Sector
In 2015, oil prices plummeted from a high above $60 per barrel to below $40 per barrel. By late 2015, no one expected prices to return to the $80-to-$100-per-barrel level that was the norm over most of the last decade.
Court Credits Debtor’s Asset Valuations but Rejects Chapter 11 Plan
Court finds debtor is hopelessly insolvent; court values two types of oil and gas assets under NAV and precedent transaction analyses, respectively, finding, in terms of NAV analysis, debtor’s expert is more credible on issues of pricing, forecasting, risking, and predicting costs.
Valuing oil, gas, and alternative energy assets
The latest in the series of What It’s Worth guides is Valuing Oil, Gas, and Alternative Energy Assets.
Recording available of ASA Energy Valuation Conference
Last month, BVR webcast the Energy Valuation Conference, which was presented by the Houston Chapter of the American Society of Appraisers (ASA).
New World of Energy Valuations, Per Speakers at the ASA Houston Conference
How have valuations been upended in this sector? What’s the outlook for all of the regulatory and tax proposals? When will this sector rebound? The answers may surprise you.
Agenda available for Energy Valuation Conference May 12
A post-COVID-19 outlook for the energy sector, downstream refineries, upstream reserves, oil and gas valuations, and complex infrastructure assets are some of the topics on the agenda for the Houston Chapter of the American Society of Appraisers (ASA) Energy Valuation Conference on May 12.
Today! ASA Energy Valuation Conference streams live
A post-COVID-19 outlook for the energy sector, downstream refineries, upstream reserves, oil and gas valuations, and complex infrastructure assets are some of the topics on today’s agenda for the Houston Chapter of the American Society of Appraisers (ASA) Energy Valuation Conference.
HOU ASA is calling for energy content, speakers
The ASA’s Houston Chapter is currently soliciting topic requests for their annual energy valuation seminar, to be held on September 13, 2012 in Houston, Texas.
Judge calls DCF for energy plant a ‘financial haruspication’
The valuation of a waste-to-energy plant in Bridgeport, Conn., is the subject of an ongoing property tax dispute between the plant’s owner and the city.
BVR to webcast Energy Valuation Conference May 11
For the fifth year, BVR is pleased to partner with the Houston Chapter of the American Society of Appraisers (ASA) to present a live webcast of the Energy Valuation Conference on May 11.
Private equity finding fuel in the energy field
With 56 private equity deals completed so far this year, the energy industry isn't quite flowing with the same activity as last year ...
Unconventional Drilling and the Impact on Valuing Oil & Natural Gas Rights
Join Josh Lefcowitz of BDO for an insightful look into unconventional drilling and the impact on valuing oil and natural gas rights. This webinar will focus on the economic conditions in the U.S. that affect the oil and natural gas industry and their impact on the value of certain unconventional drilling rights. Lefcowitz will examine commodity pricing issues around oil and natural gas, current supply versus current demand, and recent industry developments. Attendees will gain ...
BVR to webcast Energy Valuation Conference May 12
For the third year, BVR is pleased to partner with the Houston Chapter of the American Society of Appraisers (ASA) to present a live webcast of the Energy Valuation Conference on May 12.
BVR to webcast Energy Valuation Conference May 12
For the fourth year, BVR is pleased to partner with the Houston Chapter of the American Society of Appraisers (ASA) to present a live webcast of the Energy Valuation Conference on May 12.
BVR to webcast Energy Valuation Conference May 16
Once again, this year, BVR is pleased to partner with the Houston Chapter of the American Society of Appraisers (ASA) to present a live webcast of the Energy Valuation Conference on May 16.
Current Trends in the Valuation of Oilfield Service Companies
Demand for oilfield services has changed considerably over the past year. Many E&P and oilfield service companies have announced significant job cuts, reductions in capital spending, and impairments. While expected, OPEC’s June 5 decision to keep production at 30 million barrels per day for the next six months is likely to keep prices at or below break-even levels for many U.S. shale producers. Join Steve Sprenger as he addresses the effect that the lower price ...
Valuing Midstream Oil and Gas Companies
Join BVR for this special session on valuing midstream oil and gas companies. Experts Tom Ramos and Dan Visich, both of BDO Consulting, will review the unique issues facing oil and gas companies in this market and the factors that impact value in what promises to be an engaging webinar.
Valuations for Complex FLPs
Once an appraiser adopts a more analytical method for valuing FLPs by using the income and market approaches, certain types of partnerships may be considered complicated. This webinar will focus on valuing complex FLPs including multiple-asset FLPs, oil and gas FLPs, and non-income-producing FLPs using case studies. In addition, the speaker will share his opinion on issues such as how to handle the FLPs that own privately held stock, other partnership interests, venture capital funds ...
Cost of Capital and Inflation Considerations
Inflationary times present unique challenges for businesses, investors, and valuation professionals. Understanding how inflation impacts the various methodologies as part of the valuation analysis and cost of capital components provides necessary insights into its impact on the final valuation. This webinar will also examine how inflation can affect various industries in distinctive ways and whether the purpose of valuation influences such analysis.