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Our experts and staff often publish in scholarly journals and provide continuing education to attorneys on economic and financial issues arising in litigation. Review our News entries for awards, events and commentary as well as information about recent verdicts and rulings.

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OnPoint Expert Testifies on Economic Damages in Arbitration

Dan Werner, Ph.D., CPA recently testified as the economics expert at an arbitration in Oakland, CA as part of a case involving personal injury allegations and underinsured motorist claims. Dr. Werner presented his analysis on the economic market opportunity for plaintiff’s small business, as well as his calculation of the lost profits sustained from plaintiff’s…

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OnPoint Expert Testifies in Deceptive Pricing Class Action

OnPoint expert, Dr. Stephen Hamilton, recently testified as an expert witness on the topic of economic damages for Plaintiffs in a deceptive pricing class action lawsuit against Carter’s, Inc. The Defendants are alleged to have engaged in the false and misleading advertisement of “market” prices (and corresponding phantom “savings”) on children’s apparel and accessories sold…

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OnPoint Welcomes New Experts, Drs. Jeffrey Dorfman and Leora Lawton

OnPoint Analytics is pleased to introduce the latest additions to our team of experts: Drs. Jeffrey Dorfman and Leora Lawton. Dr. Dorfman received both his bachelor’s degree and his doctorate in agricultural economics from the University of California, Davis. He is a professor at The University of Georgia, where he has been on the faculty…

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OnPoint Expert Publishes Article on the Use of Advanced Statistical Tools in Valuation and Litigation Matters

OnPoint expert Dr. Dan Werner recently published an article on the use of advanced statistical tools in valuation and litigation matters. The article was published in FVS Consulting Digest, a publication of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. The article, titled “Applying regression analysis to valuation and forensic engagements ” introduces the concept of…

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OnPoint Expert Testifies in Arbitration related to the Termination of an Exclusive World-Wide Technology License

Dr. Gareth Macartney recently testified at arbitration as the economics expert for Altela, Inc., presenting economic analysis related to the termination by technology company Arizona Science and Technology Enterprises and the Arizona State University Foundation of a licensing agreement for exclusive use of a patented water decontamination technology known as “Dewvaporation.” Investments made by Altela…