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Determining appropriate punitive damages is challenging for judges and juries. What amount is enough to effectively punish wrongdoers — and deter them from committing similar acts in the future — but not so much that the punishment outweighs the crime? Whether working for the...

The economic impact of a settlement or damages award depends on whether it’s taxable to the plaintiff and deductible by the defendant. A tax-free $1 million judgment, for example, is substantially more valuable to a plaintiff than one that comes with a $400,000 tax bill. And from...

Our firm’s litigation support professionals have designed a comprehensive program to assist attorneys and their clients with pre-trial discovery needs. Our services include, but are not limited to: Identification of documents for financial analysis. Assistance relating to...

Our firm provides a full range of litigation support services — inside and outside the courtroom — to meet your needs. It starts with a preliminary analysis of the financial issues at stake. The main objective is to determine the viability for a cause of action. Our...

Plaintiffs seek damages for lost earnings in cases ranging from wrongful termination to wrongful death. When calculating such damages, financial experts consider several components, including base earnings, retirement benefits and fringe benefits. Begin with base earnings The...

The “quickie election” rules were originally proposed two years ago, but were narrowly rejected by the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) when the majority of its five members were appointees of President George W. Bush. Today the majority are President Obama...