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Equitable Distribution and Hedge Funds
As discussed last month, valuing a divorcing party's interest in a hedge fund management company and/or general partnership differs from valuing an interest in a professional corporation, an operating company or an investment management company. This is primarily because hedge fund managers earn income two ways: from base management fees and from incentive fees.
Valuation of a Hedge Fund
In valuing a hedge fund, an appraiser should consider the size and structure of the hedge fund in terms of employees, number of funds managed, its level of assets under management, how fees are charged to investors, and the reliance on a single individual or a few individuals to make investment decisions. It is important to examine and analyze trends in the subject hedge fund's assets under management (AUM), management fees, incentive fees and compensation paid to the hedge fund's principals and employees. Also, be sure to consider the current state of the U.S. and global economies and the securities markets.
Yachts, Jets, Horses & Hooch: Specialized Commercial Leasing Models
Defining commercial real estate asset class is essentially a property explaining how it identifies — not necessarily what its original intention was or what others think it ought to be. This article discusses, from a general issue-spot and contextual analysis perspective, how lawyers ought to think about specialized leasing formats and the regulatory backdrops that may inform what the documentation needs to contain for compliance purposes.
Hyperlinked Documents: The Latest e-Discovery Challenge
As courts and discovery experts debate whether hyperlinked content should be treated the same as traditional attachments, legal practitioners are grappling with the technical and legal complexities of collecting, analyzing and reviewing these documents in real-world cases.
Identifying Your Practice's Differentiator
How to Convey Your Merits In a Way That Earns Trust, Clients and Distinctions Just as no two individuals have the exact same face, no two lawyers practice in their respective fields or serve clients in the exact same way. Think of this as a "Unique Value Proposition." Internal consideration about what you uniquely bring to your clients, colleagues, firm and industry can provide untold benefits for your law practice.
Risks and Ad Fraud Protection In Digital Advertising
The ever-evolving digital marketing landscape, coupled with the industry-wide adoption of programmatic advertising, poses a significant threat to the effectiveness and integrity of digital advertising campaigns. This article explores various risks to digital advertising from pixel stuffing and ad stacking to domain spoofing and bots. It will also explore what should be done to ensure ad fraud protection and improve effectiveness.
Turning Business Development Plans Into Reality
This article offers practical insights and best practices to navigate the path from roadmap to rainmaking, ensuring your business development efforts are not just sporadic bursts of activity, but an integrated part of your daily success.