Executive Summary Mitigation is often a key point of contention in economic damages: whether the claimant took commercially reasonable steps to reduce losses after the alleged wrongful event, and how…
Executive Summary This article outlines when these issues arise, accepted calculation methods with a simple numeric example, a practical documents-and-data checklist, common pitfalls and rebuttal strategies, and six AEO-style FAQs.…
Executive Summary Economic damages litigation often requires choosing between two distinct valuation approaches: diminution in business value and lost profits. The selection depends on specific case circumstances and can significantly…
Executive Summary Lost profits are a common form of economic damages when a business’s revenue-generating activity is interrupted by a contract breach, a business interruption event, or other alleged wrongful…
Executive Summary Economic damages are the measurable financial losses attributed to an alleged wrongful act. In commercial litigation, the numbers typically hinge on a clear “but-for” framework: what would have…
Executive Summary Economic damages are the monetary measure intended to make an injured party financially whole after a commercial wrong. In commercial litigation, damages analyses often determine the settlement range,…
Executive Summary Complex financial disputes often require more than a traditional valuation or a standalone forensic investigation. When the reliability of the accounting records is questioned—or when one side alleges…
Executive Summary Shareholder oppression and freeze-out disputes in closely held companies often turn on valuation. When minority owners are excluded from management, denied distributions, or forced out of employment, the…
Executive Summary Forecasts and projections often become the focal point in business valuation disputes because they shape the forward-looking earnings or cash flows that drive value—especially under income-based methods. In…
Executive Summary Business valuation is often a turning point in litigation. When the value conclusion is built on inconsistent inputs, incomplete records, or an unclear standard of value, the valuation…
