As published in Forefront By Susan Koss, Partner and Managing Director, and Matthew Rizzo, Senior Associate Hiring a certified expert to value your business prior to a gift of stock is a smart move that could save you a significant amount of money…. Continue Reading  

As published in Forefront By Carolyn Rielger, Director Yes, it is that time of year again. The snow is about to fly as I am writing this article and my thoughts have turned to year end. This is a time… Continue Reading  

As published in Forefront By Andrew Malec, Ph.D., Partner and Managing Director A trademark is one of the most valuable types of intellectual property that a company has because it identifies the brand owner and typically consists of a name,… Continue Reading  

As published in Forefront By Susan Koss, Partner and Managing Director A quality of earnings report is an important tool for parties involved in the purchase or sale of a business. The primary purpose of a quality of earnings report… Continue Reading  

As published in Forefront By Russell Long, Partner and Managing Director I have completed a substantial number of Receiverships involving real estate over the last several years and have been asked on more than one occasion “under what authority does… Continue Reading  

As published in dbusiness Magazine by Patrick O’Keefe Two big changes over the last 30 years have been the rise: internet shopping versus making in-store purchases and the use of cell phones versus land line services. In both cases, industry… Continue Reading  

As published in Forefront By Carolyn Reigler, Director The family owned business has an unusual set of relationship issues.  Multiple generations work side by side. Separation of work and family roles, although desired, is almost impossible. Weaving the family dynamics… Continue Reading  

As published in Forefront By Andrew Malec, Ph.D., Partner and Managing Director In a case of infringement, Section 284 of the Patent Act provides that courts “may increase the damages up to three times the amount found or assessed.” –… Continue Reading  

As published in Forefront By Russell Long, Partner and Managing Director An important tool for unsecured creditors in a Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceeding is a Creditor Trust (“Trust”).  Such a Trust can be used in conjunction with a Sec. 363… Continue Reading  

As published in Forefront By Susan Koss, Partner and Managing Director During the litigation process, experts are extremely valuable sources of knowledge and assistance to attorneys.  Experts can be useful to counsel from the time before a Complaint is filed,… Continue Reading