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    From Forecast to Flawed Assumptions and a Speculative Basis: Court Dismisses Accounting Expert’s Testimony in Packaging Lawsuit

    June 4, 2025

    Daubert motions are commonly raised to exclude experts. In this article, the author underscores the importance of questioning a client’s representations and documenting the basis for damages calculations. The failure to do so exposes the expert to challenges on the basis that the opinion is flawed because it is based on speculation and questionable assumptions. Bon Appetit Danish and Bon Appetit Specialty Snacks, renowned for their baked goods across Los Angeles and beyond, sought to streamline their packaging process through automation. The goal was to modernize the wrapping of items like donuts, muffins, breads, and cakes using advanced equipment. In…

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    An Overview of Methods for Estimating Lost Revenues in Economic Damages

    June 17, 2015

    Forecasting “But-For” Revenue for Lost Profits In this article, the author provides a brief discussion of each major approach considered in an economic damages engagement and then discusses circumstances in which multivariate analysis could provide the greatest benefit in formulating a comprehensive damage model.

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    Case Law Update

    December 20, 2013

    A help or hinderance? On July 1, 2013, FASB issued exposure drafts calling for public commentary on three proposals that address private company stakeholder concerns. Two proposals involve accounting for identifiable intangible assets and goodwill acquired in business combinations. In this article, Mark Zyla analyzes the proposed changes, including potential concerns, and their far-reaching impact on the industry, as well as private and (in 2014) public companies.

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    Federal Case Law: False Claims on Federal Loan Guarantees, Inadequate Discovery, and More

    April 9, 2013

    Case Summaries from the U.S. Court of Federal Claims and the Appeals Courts of the Sixth and Seventh Circuits A corporation lies in applying for federal loan guarantees—and faces treble damages in United States v. Anchor Mortgage.  In Naylor v. Invacare, plaintiff’s request for information plays a key role.  Find out more.

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