On January 19, 2017, The Western Union Company (Western Union) agreed to forfeit $586 million to settle charges brought by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Department of Justice (DOJ). The company admitted to criminal violations including failing to maintain...
Ownership disputes occur in a number of different forms in closely held businesses. These businesses are owned by a small number of owners which will include minority interest holders and majority interest holders. They are generally organized as a joint venture, a...
The nature of property as separate or community is determined by time and circumstances of its acquisition. The Texas Constitution, Article XVI, Sec. 15, defines Separate Property as: all property, both real and personal, of a spouse owned or claimed before marriage,...
Attorneys who work with skilled Private Investigators should be interested in business valuation since it can be a critical component in litigation cases involving divorce and any form of litigation where a business is involved. To value a business in litigation...
In civil cases involving partnership agreements that are not fulfilled and money is not equitably divided per their agreement, legal actions generally ensue. Attorneys often require the assistance of a forensic accountant and someone experienced in developing the...