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
Here is a video clue to the inspiration for our newsletter - The Thread.
November 19, 2015
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.
November 5, 2015
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
October 22, 2015
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
October 8, 2015
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
September 29, 2015
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
September 10, 2015
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
August 27, 2015
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
August 13, 2015
How much would you spend to maintain the licensing fees for your copyright? Warner/Chappell Music, Inc. arguably the holder of a 120-year copyright to “Happy Birthday to You,” is fighting diligently to preserve another 40 years of licensing fees that
July 30, 2015
Could fraud be sapping your company’s earnings? How long would it take your company to spot a fraud and stop it? Financial irregularities at Tadano Construction Company in Houston led to the discovery of a $9 million fraud, in-house counsel