Equity Bank relies on the balance sheet to make a loan to Copper Piping. When the firm defaults, Equity Bank files a suit against Dart & Dash. Under the Ultramares rule, the accounting firm is most likely. a. liable because Dart & Dash owed a duty to any foreseeable user.
PharmaMeds Company is subject to a decision by the Food and Drug Administration. PharmaMeds appeals the decision, arguing that it is arbitrary and capricious. This could mean that the decision
a. may, but need not, be specific because the CPSC is a federal agency.
These experiences give him an advantage in court and in the negotiation process because he knows how adjusters and defense attorneys strategize. With this knowledge, Geoff aims to discover ways to minimize any potential weaknesses in a case in order to obtain the justice and compensation his clients deserve.
During his free time, you can find Geoff cheering on the Chiefs and Royals, working around the house, or barbequing with family and friends.
The Law Offices of Geoffrey Willis is client-focused. Every client is looking for ways to keep its legal fees reasonable. This is Mr. Willis’ top priority: to deliver top quality legal work in the most cost-efficient manner possible. Mr. Willis communicates with his clients effectively and gets the job done with a process that is faster, more efficient, and less stressful for the client.
In his more than 32 years of practice, Geoffrey Willis has been a partner in some of the largest, most sophisticated law firms in the world, yet he brings a personal touch to all of his clients and their matters. Mr. Willis understands that his work is not “free standing,” but must fit into each client’s overall business goals and objectives, all of which are unique. Understanding every client’s desire to have a personal relationship with their counsel, Mr. Willis will never have another attorney return a client’s call.
Geoff O’Dea is a partner in the firm’s Private Equity group. His practice focuses on restructuring and insolvency and acquisition finance. In the restructuring and insolvency space, Mr. O’Dea has extensive experience in advising all stakeholder groups in restructurings including debtors, shareholders, directors, boards, creditors, insolvency officials, providers of capital, special situations investors, purchasers and suppliers. In the acquisition finance space, he works with clients on matters involving lending products, particularly European term Loan B, unitranche, bank/bond financings and rescue financings.
Marsh & McLennan Companies on its public-to-private acquisition of Jelf Group PLC.*
HoldCo SAS, a holding company controlled by Xavier Niel, in the financing of the simplified public tender offer for iliad SA shares launched by HoldCo II, a holding company controlled by HoldCo. The iliad Group is one of the largest telecommunications companies in Europe.
8. An accountant who performs an audit may be liable for failing to detect misconduct if a normal audit would have revealed it.
Copper hires Dart & Dash, an accounting firm, to prepare a balance sheet, which is certified to show a net worth. Equity Bank relies on the balance sheet to make a loan to Copper. Copper defaults on the loan. Under the .
16. A professional can be liable for constructive fraud only if he or she acted with fraudulent intent.
30. An accountant is always liable for a misleading statement that affects the price of a security, even if the accountant acted in good faith .
Equity Bank relies on the balance sheet to make a loan to Copper Piping. When the firm defaults, Equity Bank files a suit against Dart & Dash. Under the Ultramares rule, the accounting firm is most likely. a. liable because Dart & Dash owed a duty to any foreseeable user.
PharmaMeds Company is subject to a decision by the Food and Drug Administration. PharmaMeds appeals the decision, arguing that it is arbitrary and capricious. This could mean that the decision
a. may, but need not, be specific because the CPSC is a federal agency.