Author: <span>Roman Garagulagian</span>
Written for practitioners, not for economists. Each piece exists because the same question kept coming up in scoping calls.
CACI Breach of Contract Damages, Instruction by Instruction
A California breach of contract case is not tried as one claim. It is assembled instruction by instruction, and the verdict form follows those instructions. A damages model…
Read →Evaluating Disclosure Practices in Securities Class Actions: The Role of Expert Analysis
Securities class actions frequently center on a critical question: did a company’s disclosures, internal reporting practices, and public statements fall within what was considered reasonable and customary at…
Read →Life Care Plans Are Medical Documents. Economic Damages Require Economic Analysis.
In serious injury cases, a life care plan can be one of the most important documents in the litigation. It identifies the future medical care, therapies, equipment, medications,…
Read →Wage & Hour Litigation Support Explained.
When wage and hour disputes arise, the details are in the data. At Forensic Economic Services LLC, we turn complex time and payroll records into clear, courtroom-ready analysis.…
Read →Are Business Interruption Claims Underpaying You?
When disaster strikes—whether it’s a fire, flood, or forced closure—business owners expect insurance to be a financial lifeline. Business interruption (BI) insurance is supposed to replace lost income…
Read →Detecting Securities Fraud through Forensic Economics: Event Study of Compass Diversified Holdings
Introduction On May 7, 2025, Compass Diversified Holdings (NYSE: CODI) disclosed that its 2024 financial statements could no longer be relied upon due to significant irregularities at its…
Read →Employee or Independent Contractor? How Forensic Economists Uncover Costly Misclassification
Forensic Economists: A Valuable Expert Witness in Misclassification Cases Attorneys handling employee misclassification cases face unique challenges in proving both the violation and the financial harm. Partnering with…
Read →Bonuses and Regular Rate of Pay Under the FLSA: A Forensic Economist’s Perspective
Understanding how bonuses affect the regular rate of pay under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) is essential for employers seeking compliance and avoiding costly wage disputes. Fact…
Read →Hours Worked and Overtime Pay Under the FLSA: An Economic Analysis
Understanding “hours worked” and “overtime pay” regulations under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) is crucial for employers and employees. Fact Sheets #22 and #23 from the U.S.…
Read →Analyzing Paid Sick Leave for Federal Contractors: Insights from a Forensic Economist
Compliance with the U.S. Department of Labor’s paid sick leave requirements for federal contractors, outlined in Fact Sheet #84, involves complex economic and regulatory considerations. Forensic economists play…
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