The Value of a Patent

A patent is the legal right to specific intellectual property.  A patent is granted by a government to an inventor and excludes others from making, using, selling, or importing the invention for a limited time.  Patents are granted in exchange for public disclosure of...

Are Your Compensation Plans 409A Compliant?

Section 409A of the Internal Revenue Code (IRC§409A) refers to the treatment of compensation that is not taken in the current tax year, or deferred compensation. Guidance provided by the IRS through Final Regulations published in April 2007 in correspondence to the...

Power Plant Valuation Trends

One of the major issues facing power plants today relates to the shift toward natural gas. As an increasing amount of residential and commercial properties make a push towards green energy, many power plants are seeing shifts in their long-term outlooks. While the...