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Will you win the battle but lose the war? Thirty years ago, one of our mentors taught us that one of the basic rules when a deal goes bad is this: “Your first loss is your best loss.” The $100

2015: The Year in Review Before the books on 2015 are closed, take a look at this compilation of pieces selected to receive the seventh annual Albies for the year’s best writing on the global political economy. Named for the

Throwback Thursday: Second Acts in America – Was F. Scott Fitzgerald misunderstood? When the HIV/AIDS crisis began in the 1980’s, activists pushed the FDA to speed up its drug approval process to make life-saving experimental drugs available more quickly. Now

How far should an owner go to save a business? A month after filing for Chapter 11, City Sports has begun liquidating all 26 of its stores. The best offer for the chain was made by business liquidator, Gordon Brothers.

Divorce creates a financial impact at any stage of life. Is anyone ever prepared? Empty nests, longer lifespans, differing attitudes about whether or when to retire—reaching marriage milestones is no guarantee against discord. Divorce among people over 50 continues to

Patent infringement can be a costly error. Are you prepared to incur the expense? Last week a federal jury in Madison awarded $234 million (less than the $400 million sought) in damages to Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation (WARF) for Apple’s

Can your business survive and rebound from unexpected events? Floods, storm damage, traffic boxes—today, resilient businesses need to be prepared to endure anything from a weekend of inconvenience to 500 year weather events. Perhaps a catastrophe destroyed your records, or

Major market events can have unintended consequences. Is your business prepared? The drop in oil prices is having an effect beyond the energy sector of the economy. For example, the recycling industry is experiencing a downturn as the cost of

Calculating damages: Looking forward or looking backwards? Your client has a loss and there is evidence to prove it. Now you need to determine damages. The assistance of a financial consultant early in a matter can be an important resource

Do not miss this business cycle! Is it time to consider the sale of your business? Many small business owners who waited out the last economic downturn are preparing to sell their businesses. A New York Times article last week