Posted on December 12, 2022
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Richard Pollack
It likely will take years for the courts and regulators to unravel all the details that led to the recent bankruptcy filings of FTX, one of the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchanges, and its affiliated companies. While the exact cause and accounting of the once $32 billion company’s collapse remains to be seen, it has come […]
Posted on November 17, 2022
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Daniel Hughes
In this episode Director of Forensic and Advisory Services Dan Hughes explains how forensic accountants are important members of a business’ interruption insurance claims team.
Posted on September 15, 2022
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Sandi Perez
In this episode Director of Family Law Forensics Sandi Perez explains how couples in divorce situations can benefit from financial analysis and investigations.
Posted on September 07, 2022
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Scott Bouchner
In cases involving economic damages, attorneys have an obligation to prove lost profits with “reasonable certainty” based on the use of “best evidence.” Considering that the courts have not agreed on one universally accepted standard for defining “best evidence,” such decisions inevitably rely on the facts and circumstances of each individual case. As a result, […]
Posted on August 17, 2022
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Joel Glick
While construction cranes continue to dot the skylines of cities across the world, the construction industry is facing a challenging time. Soaring demand for projects are being hampered by rising costs of construction materials, delivery delays due to supply chain disruptions and a shortage of skilled laborers. In this environment, real estate developers, building owners […]
Posted on July 21, 2022
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Joel Glick
In this episode Director of Forensic and Advisory Services Joel Glick explains how forensic investigations can be an important part of litigation matters.
Posted on July 12, 2022
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Joel Glick
There are a variety of economic and non-economic factors that can negatively impact cash flows for businesses of all sizes across various industries. Currently, the ongoing labor and supply-chain constraints coupled with record-high inflation and rising interest rates are making it more difficult for businesses to cover their operating costs and maintain profitability. While there […]
Posted on April 25, 2022
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Joel Glick
Mention of the term “usury” often conjures up images of predatory payday lenders and loan sharks. Yet, the practice of charging an excessive rate of interest on loans or similar lending agreements can occur in various traditional financial transactions as well. To protect yourself, you must recognize the nuances in usury law that differ from one […]
Posted on March 17, 2022
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Sandi Perez
The Florida legislature has finally made good on its decade-long attempt to change the state’s alimony laws, approving SB 1796 and sending it to Governor DeSantis. With the governor’s signature, the new law would go into effect on July 1, 2022, and apply to open cases as of that date and to new cases filed thereafter. […]
Posted on February 16, 2022
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Scott Bouchner
To recover lost profits or other economic damages in a civil lawsuit, a plaintiff must not only be able to establish liability and show that a defendant perpetrated a wrongful act, but, as the Florida Supreme Court decided in W.W. Gay Mechanical Contractor, Inc. v. Wharfside Two, Ltd., 545 So.2d 1348 (1989), a plaintiff must […]
