Should Dated Buyout Set Value of Stock in Closely Held Corporation?
Hanusin v. Hanusin, 2013 Ill. App. Unpub. LEXIS 2618 (Nov. 20, 2013) What’s more relevant and reliable in terms of valuing an interest in a closely held corporation: a 2004 stock purchase agreement or a 2012 settlement four owners of the company made with a fifth...
More to Business Valuation than Meets the Eye
Most small business owners and attorneys know the basics of the business valuation process. They probably know that there are three approaches to value: the cost, market and income approaches. One thing attorneys and small business owners also understand is that the...
Invest Excess Company Cash Wisely
Maine-based small business owners often face a balancing act when it comes to deciding how much cash to keep in their regular checking accounts. On one hand business owners want to keep the money available for an emergency or great opportunity. But on the other hand,...
Why Are the Values So Far Apart?
When a business is going through litigation, the job of a valuation expert is to provide an independent opinion as to the value of the business interest involved. The other party will also offer their idea of the business’ value, and often the two numbers are very far...
Court Balks When Expert Veers From Classic Analysis
When it comes to methodology, stick to the tried and true. This is the takeaway from a recent intellectual property case involving a patent related to a dual-flush valve mechanism in toilets. An experienced appraiser tinkered with the royalty base and royalty rate...
Key Questions to Ask Before Joining Another Business
Things have been going well for your Maine-based small business, and you are considering joining forces with another business for the benefit of both of you. This can be the most efficient way to grow, as long as you plan carefully. Often the reason for failed mergers...
The Present and Future of the Self-Employment Tax
If you're self-employed as a sole proprietor, partner, or LLC member, you may owe the self-employment tax. This tax serves the purpose of collecting Social Security and Medicare taxes from your net self-employment income. The tax that is owed is in addition to any...
5 Collection Mistakes to Avoid
When dealing with accounts receivable, it can be easy to put off having a policy in place to protect your business. As unpleasant as it can be do deal with customers who aren’t paying their bills, it is far worse for your small business to do nothing and hope the...
Vague Benefit Policies are Risky
It's critical to have a written policy at your company detailing how vacation and paid time off is accrued. Many small businesses offer paid vacation, paid sick leave, paid time off or paid holidays, but have no formal policy in place. Legally, there is an implied...
Don’t Forget About Your Expert Valuation, DE Chancery Warns
Even when a case ostensibly is not about valuation, valuation issues often play a pivotal role, and failure to provide a valuation may undermine a party’s claim. This is one of the lessons gleaned from a Delaware shareholder suit that moved from the Delaware Court of...