BV experts may not be back in court for contentious valuations—yet
As UK courts begin to open again, the current government rule requires barristers and solicitors under mandatory 14-day isolation (if they’ve travelled to high-risk countries) to turn up to court if they have a hearing.
ASA Houston hosts expert witness workshop and mock trial
ASA Houston hosts the Expert Witness Workshop & Mock Trial on April 16, 2020 in Houston, 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
In ESOP Discovery Dispute, Court Affirms Protection of Expert Drafts Under Rule 26
In ESOP case, court, citing Rule 26 of federal rules of civil procedure, denies defendant trustee’s motion to compel disclosure of information related to DOL expert’s prior work in valuation industry and expert’s other work for DOL on ESOP-related matters.
Acosta v. Wilmington Trust, N.A. (II) (Graphite)
In ESOP case, court, citing Rule 26 of federal rules of civil procedure, denies defendant trustee’s motion to compel disclosure of information related to DOL expert’s prior work in valuation industry and expert’s other work for DOL on ESOP-related matters.
Court Deems Future Lost Profits Formula an Exercise in Speculation
Court rejects lost profits projections based on expert’s unique formula finding calculation was based on “questionable” assumptions; court also finds no “hard” evidence that damage from defendant’s conduct had long-term effect on plaintiff’s customers.
Court Deems Future Lost Profits Formula an Exercise in Speculation
Court rejects lost profits projections based on expert’s unique formula finding calculation was based on “questionable” assumptions; court also finds no “hard” evidence that damage from defendant’s conduct had long-term effect on plaintiff’s customers.
Mattress Closeout Ctr. IV, LLC v. Panera, LLC
Court rejects lost profits projections based on expert’s unique formula finding calculation was based on “questionable” assumptions; court also finds no “hard” evidence that damage from defendant’s conduct had long-term effect on plaintiff’s customers.
Landscaping Business Valued Using Owner’s Testimony
The issue in this case was whether the trial court erred in valuing a landscape business, X-Mark 1 Landscaping Inc.
Lerchbacher v. Lerchbacher
The issue in this case was whether the trial court erred in valuing a landscape business, X-Mark 1 Landscaping, Inc.
Expert testimony at its best: how to excel during depositions, cross-examination, and as a forensic practitioner!
How To Excel During Depositions: Techniques for Experts That Work , Steven Babitsky and James J. Mangraviti, Jr. , Seak, Inc., 2001. $59.95, 284 pp., 6" by 9", hardcover. Because so much of expert ...
From experts in valuation in each of nine industry groups to a takeoff on Survivor, AICPA BV Conference offers variety
The 2001 AICPA Business Valuation Conference held at the Venetian in Las Vegas December 2-4 was attended by 840 people (by the way, the Venetian served the best conference food that I've ever experienced).
Checklists useful tools for lawyers to review reports
Every lawyer dealing with business valuations should have at least one checklist available at his or her fingertips in order to assess the adequacy of a business valuation report. This is true for eva ...
A guide to better business appraisal expert testimony
This is a book that all business appraisers planning to expand their litigation support services should have in their library. The book presents tools and techniques that help business appraisers become better expert witnesses and better understand the legal process and their appropriate role. Every chapter begins with a paragraph explaining its purpose and its relevance to appraiser's work and contains examples illustrating the concepts.
Seven "knockout punch" questions for cross examining appraisal experts
Cross-examination of an expert is all out war, when, if done right, the lawyer becomes the star and the expert a facilitator. Just because this battle takes place in an office or courtroom where loud ...
IBA 2001 Conference Members share their wealth of knowledge
The Institute of Business Appraisers held its annual conference in Orlando, Florida May 8-11. The theme of the conference was "Share the Wealth," referring to the more seasoned business appraisal memb ...
Succedding as an Expert Witness: Increasing Your Impact and Income
Tageh Press , Glenwood Springs, CO 81602, (970)945-6887. Softbound, 8" x 5 ½", 358 pages. Available for $39.95 (plus s&h) from Business Valuation Resources, LLC, 7412 S.W. Beaverton-Hillsdale Hw ...
Can a business valuation expert be deposed in seven hours?
The Judicial Conference of the United States recently approved proposed amendments to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, following a three-year study and extensive discussion by judges and lawyer ...
Experts Should be Alert to new Trends in Deposition Questioning Tactics
n EXPERTS SHOULD BE ALERT TO NEW TRENDS IN DEPOSITION QUESTIONING TACTICS, Markel, John R., CPA, ABV, CVA CPA Litigation Service Counselor , Volume 1999, Issue 6, June 1999. This article ...
Involve your business appraiser in discovery
Many lawyers don’t involve their business appraisal expert in the discovery process in cases involving the value of a business or practice.
Appraiser can enhance valuation case quality beyond just testimony
Deposition and court testimony is the area in which lawyers generally think of using business appraisal experts, although they don’t always think of the expert as part of their team and use th ...
Valuing Professional Practices and Licenses
Valuing Professional Practices and Licenses , 3 rd Edition , Aspen Law & Business, 7201 Mckinney Circle, Frederick, MD 21701, (800) 234-1660, $146.00 plus S&H Aspen Law and Business , a d ...
When the Appraiser Takes the Stand
As the valuation profession evolves and gains credibility, appraisers will be called on more and more to provide litigation support and dispute resolution services with respect to numerous types of controversies. Recognizing this, the author presents 20 recommended procedures for valuation practitioners who provide testimony. While some may seem like common sense, all are important.