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Discounting in Valuation Litigation: Single vs. Multiple Discount Rates
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Discounting in Valuation Litigation: Single vs. Multiple Discount Rates

By: Anil Donmez, Shastri Sandy
Valuation is a central component of many high-stakes commercial disputes, from shareholder appraisal actions and bankruptcy proceedings to tax controversies and breach-of-contract claims. In these contexts, the determination of a company’s fair market value often hinges on the present value of projected cash flows, making the discounting exercise a critical step in the valuation process.... Read more »

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How to Effectively Oppose a Petition for Certiorari in the U.S. Supreme Court: A Practitioner’s Guide
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How to Effectively Oppose a Petition for Certiorari in the U.S. Supreme Court: A Practitioner’s Guide

By: Timothy S. Bishop, Michael A. Scodro, Timothy B. Leake
For its recipient, a certiorari petition can be an anticlimax. After years of successful litigation, you and your client deserve a break but do not get one. Ninety-odd days after you celebrated a hard-fought victory in the federal court of appeals or state supreme court, you receive an impressively printed petition for writ of certiorari... Read more »

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Cents and Sensibility: Understanding Legal Issues in Equity Crowdfunding

By: Shelly Rosenfeld
It’s an approach that has transformed early-stage investing: crowdfunding. Small amounts of money can make a big difference for a business getting started or growing. In fact, a little from a lot of people can go a long way. Crowdfunding generally refers to the process of raising large amounts of capital to finance a project... Read more »

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Nebraska Amends Various Finance Laws
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Nebraska Amends Various Finance Laws

By: Robert W. Savoie, Julia Berry Lopez

Nebraska enacted LB 717 on February 25, 2026, amending multiple aspects of Nebraska consumer finance law. Among other changes,…

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Fixing the Problem That Is “Agreement and Plan of Merger”

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