May 27, 2017 at 04:14PM
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Saturday, May 13, 2017
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May 13, 2017 at 04:12PM
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May 13, 2017 at 04:12PM
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May 13, 2017 at 04:12PM
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from Stefanie
Friday, May 5, 2017
Finding the Best Expert Witness
Some attorneys have their preferred experts, while others get referrals from colleagues. Each attorney works with an expert witness in the way that she or he is comfortable. However, it never hurts to hear about it from the other side. This is my perspective on best utilizing your expert witness to her or his full value.
Finding the Right Expert
The most critical part of working with an expert witness is finding the right one. Naturally, the selection of an expert involves the evaluation of education and credentials. The examination of an expert’s credentials is a particularly critical process.
There are credentials that are earned through a bona fide process, such as the CPA (Certified Public Accountant), CFF (Certified in Financial Forensics), CFE (Certified Fraud Examiner), and CVA (Certified Valuation Analyst). Then there are credentials that are meaningless because they are simply purchased, none of which are even worth mentioning. It is important to research which credentials truly enhance the credibility of the expert.
In addition to credentials, a potential expert’s case history should also be examined. Good technical experts do not necessarily make effective experts in a courtroom. Testimony experience can be an important piece to the puzzle. Your expert must possess the ability to effectively communicate findings to a judge and jury, or all the technical skills in the world may become meaningless.
Certain experts might need to have expertise in particular industries. Other cases may not require industry expertise, but just subject-matter expertise. This is a critical distinction that should be made early in the case.
It is important to carefully analyze both the strengths and weaknesses of the potential expert’s background and experience. Not only must the expert have knowledge and expertise in the subject matter at-hand, she or he must also possess good analytical skills, be able to think and respond quickly and accurately, be a good communicator, possess integrity, and be able to complete casework in a timely fashion.
One less talked-about skill that some experts possess is the ability to work collaboratively with an attorney while standing her or his ground when necessary. It is important to be a team player and take direction from the attorney, but it can be equally important to strongly advise the attorney when necessary. This includes providing the opinion that is true and correct, rather than giving the opinion that the attorney desires and expects.
Finally, it’s important to know whether your expert will actually be performing the work on your case, or if a junior associate will be handling the bulk of the work.
While the work of a junior associate may cost less, you will be sacrificing experience. Also, if the testifying expert has not performed most of the substantive work, she or he may not be familiar with all the documentation involved in the case. That lack of familiarity could be a liability during testimony. Consider whether a cost savings is worth the potential of a lower quality work product.
Start Early
There are many reasons to get your expert on board early. The most important reasons have to do with the selection of the expert. Good experts who testify well are not always easy to find, especially in specialty areas. An early start gives an attorney the best chance of finding the proper professional to consult on the case.
An early start also helps ensure that once you find the right expert, you are actually able to retain her or him. You don’t want opposing counsel to retain your preferred expert first. Particularly in specialty areas, competition for good experts can be tough, and an early start assures you a better chance of retaining the best expert.
It’s also important to start early so that you can be sure the expert has time in her or his schedule for your case. Without a deposit, the best experts will not set aside time for your matter. It’s disappointing to lose the right expert for your case, just because you didn’t secure a commitment early enough.
Give the expert plenty of time to consider the issues, examine the information, and issue a report. Most experts will tell you that while it may be a bit more exciting to complete a case in a rush, having extra time usually leads to a more thorough and thought-out report. More time is almost always better than less time.
Working Together
A good expert can help the attorney with the formulation of a strategy related to that expert’s area of specialty. For example, even though an attorney may be aggressively defending a claim, it can be helpful to discuss potential damages with a forensic accountant early in the case. A good expert will point out strengths and weaknesses in the strategies as they relate to her or his expertise.
An expert witness may be able to offer help throughout the discovery process. For example, a forensic accountant can help with requests for production of documents, particularly as it relates to accounting records. It is helpful to have someone familiar with the accounting process assist the attorney with formulating requests. Once documents and answers to interrogatories are received, the expert can review them and suggest follow-up requests.
The same expert can also be helpful with depositions. A forensic accountant can suggest lines of questioning or specific questions that should be asked. The expert might sit in on a preliminary hearing or deposition to offer the attorney assistance with questioning. Financial matters, for example, can become highly technical, and a qualified expert can help decode some of the numbers.
It is important to give your expert enough latitude to fully examine all pertinent documents and information. Sometimes attorneys limit this process too much, in order to save fees. While this makes economic sense, it is not always best for the case.
Find out what the expert would like to review and why, and then decide together whether that analysis is critical to the expert’s formation of an opinion. Make sure that the expert has appropriate access to key people. If you have selected the right expert for your case, you should be willing to trust her or his recommendations in regard to the examination of information.
It is important to prepare the expert for testimony early. Attorneys sometimes wait until a couple of days before a trial to begin preparing experts. Earlier preparation is beneficial to the expert, because it allows her or him time to review the notes several times before going on the witness stand. Consider starting early with trial preparation, with possibly a short meeting immediately prior to the trial to finalize the preparation.
Being a good expert is about completing the work that legal counsel needs, while advising the attorney about the alternatives and opinions. The legal process can be collaborative, and a good expert should be willing to help guide the attorney when appropriate. An early start, coupled with a willingness to fully utilize the expert, can produce the most useful results.
May 05, 2017 at 04:14PM
from Tracy Coenen
Pearson plans new round of job cuts as chief executive John Fallon faces stormy AGM
May 05, 2017 at 04:13PM
from Christopher Williams
USDJPY remains in uptrend from 108.13
USDJPY remains in uptrend from 108.13, the fall from 113.04 would possibly be consolidation of the uptrend. Near term support is at the bottom of the price channel on 4-hour chart. As long as the pair is in the channel, the upward movement could be expected to continue, and next target would be at 114.00 area. Key support is at 111.95, only a breakdown below this level will indicate that the upward movement had completed at 113.04 already, then the following pullback could bring price to 110.00 zone.
May 05, 2017 at 03:59PM
from Forex Contributor
BRIEF-Home Capital reports changes to board of directors – Reuters
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May 05, 2017 at 04:10PM
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Tuesday, May 2, 2017
H.I.G. Capital Acquires CONET Technologies AG
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HAMBURG, Germany–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#IT–H.I.G. Capital agreed to acquire a majority stake in CONET Technologies AG, an IT consulting, IT systems integration and software development company headquartered in Hennef (Sieg), Germany.
May 02, 2017 at 04:06PM
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AIDINDIA retweeted: Gouvernance : les pratiques de Vivendi montrées du doigt par le Haut Comité #CorpGov po.st/qt2hQc via @EchosBusiness
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May 02, 2017 at 03:53PM
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Citizens Financial Group Expands M&A Advisory Team with Western Reserve Partners Acquisition
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PROVIDENCE, R.I.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Citizens Financial Group, Inc. [NYSE: CFG] today announced the acquisition of Western Reserve Partners LLC, a Cleveland-based merger and acquisition advisory firm dedicated to delivering a full range of financial advisory services with a focus on middle market clients. The transaction follows the 2016 launch of Citizens Capital Markets, Inc., which added broker-dealer capabilities to the bank’s capital markets platform. The acquisition will further strengthen
May 02, 2017 at 04:06PM
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AIDINDIA retweeted: #worldfuel @WorldFuelCareer @wfscorp $int #int, is it time to find #women for your board? #womenonboards #corpgov
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May 02, 2017 at 03:53PM
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Xylem Inc. reports first quarter 2017 results
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RYE BROOK, N.Y.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Xylem reports solid first quarter 2017 earnings
May 02, 2017 at 04:06PM
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Seven Tips on the Value of Vacations
Vacations will recharge your productivity batteries and make you a better person.
I am on vacation. In the meantime I have reached back into the archives to find a post on the value of vacations. This, now edited version, originally appeared on July 4, 2012.
We are coming into the vacation season. I am a big believer in vacations. I always came back fully recharged so I personally know the value of the R & R (rest and relaxation) and the ability to renew yourself. So in this vacation season I wanted to give you seven tips on the value of vacations.
According to Elizabeth Scott, M.S., in The Importance of Vacations, for Stress Relief, Productivity and Health there are seven effects that vacations have. These include:
- Vacations Promote Creativity: A good vacation can help us to reconnect with ourselves, operating as a vehicle for self-discovery and helping us get back to feeling our best.
- Vacations Stave Off Burnout: Workers who take regular time to relax are less likely to experience burnout, making them more creative and productive than their overworked, under-rested counterparts.
- Vacations Can Keep Us Healthy: Taking regular time off to ‘recharge your batteries’, thereby keeping stress levels lower, can keep you healthier.
- Vacations Promote Overall Wellbeing: One study found that three days after vacation, subjects’ physical complaints, their quality of sleep and mood had improved as compared to before vacation. These gains were still present five weeks later, especially in those who had more personal time and overall satisfaction during their vacations.
- Vacations Can Strengthen Bonds: Spending time enjoying life with loved ones can keep relationships strong, helping you enjoy the good times more and helping you through the stress of the hard times. In fact, a study by the Arizona Department of Health and Human Services found that women who took vacations were more satisfied with their marriages.
- Vacations Can Help With Your Job Performance: As the authors of the above study suggest, the psychological benefits that come with more frequent vacations lead to increased quality of life, and that can lead to increased quality of work on the job.
- Vacations Relieve Stress in Lasting Ways: It should come as no surprise that vacations that include plenty of free time bring stress relief, but research shows that a good vacation can lead to the experience of fewer stressful days at least five weeks later! That means that vacations are the gift to yourself that keep on giving.
I personally experienced many of the effects of vacation and I am looking forward to doing it again.
I know that many of you may not be able to afford to take a vacation. But it is still important to try to get that R & R. Even if you are unemployed getting away from your current day-to-day situation will be helpful. Check out Ms. Scott’s article by clicking on the link for some ideas. “Staycations” are an excellent idea. Try it out.
So I am saying “Cheers” to vacations. I look relaxed don’t I?
Photo credit: Mike Haberman, Saint Martin
May 02, 2017 at 04:08PM
from Michael Haberman
Sunday, April 30, 2017
Why Starting a Business is Not the Same as Running One
You spend months collecting knowledge and years honing your skills. You garner resources and advisors, you find a location and a name, and before you know it, you’re off and starting a business. Already, you feel exhausted ― and yet you have barely just begun.
In many endeavors, starting is the hardest part; in business, the first steps pale in comparison to the years ahead of you. The true test of an entrepreneur is his or her ability to keep a business up and running for the long haul.
In case you harbor any misconceptions that being an entrepreneur begins and ends with the launch phase, here are a few important differences between starting and running a business.
Pitching ideas vs. developing them
An app that uses augmented reality to translate foreign text. Detachable high heels for the walk home after a night out. A subscription service for new tabletop games.
There are millions of concepts that could make for profitable businesses, and it can be fun and challenging to think of common problems and sellable solutions.
However, running a business is more than coming up with interesting ideas. To make a profit, you must design your item, find manufacturers and distributors, maintain a sales staff and so much more. Ideas themselves don’t make money; products and services do.
Related: Small Business Resources Every Entrepreneur Should Know About
Finding funding vs. managing cash flow
One of the biggest hurdles for entrepreneurs is finding enough money to truly develop their business ideas. You might approach venture capitalists or investors, or you might run fundraising campaigns to squeeze cash from friends, family and strangers. This process can be soul crushing, but it is usually over in a matter of months.
Unfortunately, once you have money, you’ll never stop needing to manage your cash flow. There is a delicate balance between having enough cash on hand and not investing enough in business growth ― and a poorly managed cash flow is a primary cause of business failure. Therefore, before you spend time finding money, you should know how to manage it properly.
Making decisions vs. organizing teams
Unless you have a partner (and perhaps even if you do), you will make all the decisions for your new business yourself. This might seem a heavy burden since any one decision could lead to failure, but it also gives you an unprecedented amount of control over a significant aspect of your life.
Yet, once your business grows, you will slowly lose that authority. Whether you gain investors that seize some power or you hire executives and directors to oversee certain departments, you will no longer have sole jurisdiction over the direction of your business. Instead, you will need to communicate with managers and teams, often guiding rather than deciding.
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How to be better at both
Entrepreneurs need a vast array of skills and knowledge to make smart decisions for the starting shot and for the marathon. Fortunately, it is more than possible for you to acquire the talent necessary to be a successful entrepreneur before you start your new business.
Taking online business classes while you get yourself up and running is a fast-track to gaining indispensable information and understanding essential tools for success, like time management.
Alternatively, enduring a few years of traditional employment within the industry in which you plan to start your business is also incredibly beneficial. By experiencing the work first-hand, you will have a more focused and refined view of how your future business will run, especially concerning day-to-day operations. You might secure a mentor who can give you even more guidance while you start and run your business.
Starting a business and running one aren’t the same, however, you must be proficient at both to be an effective entrepreneur. With confidence and hard work, you can find success in every stage of your new business.
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April 30, 2017 at 04:12PM
from Cher Zevala
Sentiment Speaks – GBP/USD Closing In On An Inflection Point Ahead Of U.K. Elections
Last year in August I had written that “The GBP/USD Still Has Much Further To Fall”. At the time of that writing, the GBP/USD was trading at the 1.3012 level having moved down sharply following the “Brexit” vote which took place in June of 2016.
The post Sentiment Speaks – GBP/USD Closing In On An Inflection Point Ahead Of U.K. Elections appeared first on ForexTV.
April 30, 2017 at 03:51PM
from GBP Editor
Thursday, April 27, 2017
Wall Street’s M&A Chatter From April 26: Castle Brands, Michael Kors, Sajan-Amplexor
The following are the M&A deals, rumors and chatter circulating on Wall Street for Wednesday, April 26, 2017.
Castle Said to Weigh Sale Amid Takeover Interest
The Rumor:
April 27, 2017 at 04:15PM
from Charles Gross
Taylor Morrison Reports First Quarter Sales Orders of 2,425, an Increase of 33%, Revenue of $769 Million and Earnings per Share of $0.30
First Quarter 2017 Highlights:
Net sales orders were 2,425,…
April 27, 2017 at 04:15PM
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