Piercing the Corporate and LLC Veil - The Law and the Proof Out of Stock
Co-Sponsored by the CBA Business Law Section
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June 2012
Piercing the Corporate and LLC Veil - The Law and the Proof
Program Highlights:
Piercing the veil of a corporation allows a court to hold equity owners liable for the obligations of the entity. Courts make clear that disregarding the corporate form should be considered a drastic remedy, and that corporate veils should be pierced only reluctantly and cautiously.
You know the basic parameters of the law, but do you know how to prove or defend an alter ego case with the necessary and relevant facts and burden of proof?
- The “Why” and the Legal Background: In re Phillips, Its Progeny and Predecessors
- The First Factor - Alter Ego, Fish v. East and Martin v. Freeman, and Much in Between
- The Second Factor - Perpetrate a Fraud or Defeat a Rightful Claim
- The Third Factor - an Equitable Result. Is It the Most Important Factor?
From both legal and forensic accounting perspectives!
Topics:
Piercing the Veil: The “Why” and the Legal Background
- In re Phillips, Its Progeny and Predecessors
Presented by Herrick K. Lidstone, Jr., Esq.
In re Phillips, The First Factor - Alter Ego, Fish v. East and Martin v. Freeman, and Much in Between
Presented by Herrick K. Lidstone, Jr., Esq.
Forensic Accounting Issues to Consider in Evaluating Alter Ego from the Perspective of a Forensic Accountant
Presented by Mark W. Pedigo, CPA/ABV/CFF/CVA/CFFA
In re Phillips, The Second Factor - Perpetrate a Fraud or Defeat a Rightful Claim
- CB Richard Ellis, Inc. v. CLGP, LLC and Martin v. Freeman, Among Others
Presented by Herrick Lidstone K. Lidstone, Jr., Esq.
Forensic Accounting Issues to Consider in Evaluating the Second Factor from the Perspective of a Forensic Accountant
Presented by Mark W. Pedigo, CPA/ABV/CFF/CVA/CFFA
In re Phillips, The Third Factor - an Equitable Result. Is It the Most Important Factor?
Presented by Herrick K. Lidstone, Jr., Esq., and Mark W. Pedigo, CPA/ABV/CFF/CVA/CFFA
Meet Your Presenters
Herrick K. Lidstone, Jr., Esq., is a shareholder of Burns Figa & Will, PC. Mr. Lidstone practices in the areas of business transactions, including partnership, limited liability company, and corporate law, federal and state securities compliance, mergers and acquisitions, contract law, tax law, real estate law, and natural resources law. His work includes the preparation of securities disclosure documents for financing transactions, as well as agreements for business transactions, limited liability companies, partnerships, lending transactions, real estate and mineral property acquisitions, mergers, and the exploration and development of mineral and oil and gas properties. Mr. Lidstone has practiced law in Denver since 1978. Mr. Lidstone has been an adjunct professor at the University of Colorado Law School, teaching a class in securities regulation, and is a frequent lecturer at continuing legal education programs. He was also an adjunct professor at the University of Denver Sturm College of Law, teaching various classes from 1986 through 1997. Mr. Lidstone has presented more than 45 papers at continuing education conferences for the Colorado Bar Association, Continuing Legal Education in Colorado, and National Business Institute and other continuing education providers.
Mark W. Pedigo, CPA/ABV/CFF/CVA/CFFA, is a Senior Principal in the Forensic and Litigation Consulting and Valuation and Corporate Finance practices of GHP Horwath, P.C. He has 30 years of experience in economic damages analysis, valuation, strategic consulting, auditing, due diligence, and financial analysis. Mark provides consulting, valuation and expert testimony services to Counsel on behalf of plaintiffs and defendants involved in commercial disputes, whether before a judge, jury, arbitration panel, or mediator. He has analyzed economic damages and performed forensic accounting analyses, prepared expert reports, and provided expert testimony in the many types of disputes, including intellectual property disputes, construction contract disputes, breach of contract matters, business interruption matters, and other commercial litigation. With regard to alter ego, Mark has also provided expert testimony regarding the reasonableness of related-party transactions, personal use of corporate assets, sufficiency of corporate liquidity and capitalization, and other relevant issues. In addition, Mark has provided strategic intellectual property valuation and/or royalty rate consulting to clients for licensing, tax, financial reporting, and other business purposes and has analyzed the value of closely-held companies and the feasibility of debtor financial and operating projections in bankruptcy matters.
- CLE Pass Price *FREE! - exclusions may apply
- Standard Price $179.00 USD
- Member Price $159.00 USD
- General Credits 3.00
- Ethics Credits
- EDI Credits