August / September
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What to do when your stock options are underwater
August / September 2010
Newsletter: Public Company Insights
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 591
Abstract: Although the economy is gradually improving, many public companies’ stock prices remain depressed. In some cases, stock options held by key employees are “underwater” — their exercise price exceeds the stock’s current fair market value. Some companies have responded to the problem by repricing underwater options. But companies considering such a move need to obtain shareholder approval and consider other potential risks and costs.
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How effective is your audit committee?
August / September 2010
Newsletter: Public Company Insights
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 974
Abstract: In the eight years since the Sarbanes-Oxley Act came into being, the audit committee has become directly responsible for appointing, compensating and overseeing external auditors and preapproving auditors’ audit and nonaudit services. Given this critical role, the audit committee should be evaluated periodically. One way is for the committee to perform annual self-evaluations. This article discusses the benefits and risks, along with ways to reduce the downside. A sidebar looks at common approaches to self-evaluation.
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News for Nonprofits – Tax credit for health insurance coverage
August / September 2010
Newsletter: Nonprofit Agendas
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 405
Abstract: This issue’s “News for Nonprofits” looks at a new, refundable, health care insurance tax credit that can benefit smaller nonprofits. It discusses one consulting firm’s findings that 33% of donations to charities’ own Web sites failed to go through, and provides tips on lowering unrelated business income tax (UBIT).
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How to approach succession planning
August / September 2010
Newsletter: Nonprofit Agendas
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 852
Abstract: Some nonprofits delay detailed succession planning, thinking of it as a project they’ll get to “someday.” But that’s a mistake. Early succession planning not only makes for a smoother transfer of responsibility, but might also enable leaders to spot some issues that need to be cleared up before the transition. This article examines three common planning approaches, while a sidebar takes a look at key person insurance.
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Online donation portals are contributor-friendly
August / September 2010
Newsletter: Nonprofit Agendas
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 595
Abstract: Every charity needs an effective way to receive donations. A Web site may have that capability, but contributors might find it awkward to use. If so, or if the site isn’t set up to handle online donations, charities can consider combining forces with an online donation portal. The giver decides on the amount to give and gives it; the online portal handles almost everything else, including online security. One big advantage of registering with a donation portal is that potential donors will likely discover organizations supporting their favorite causes.
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Different strokes – There’s more than one way to form an alliance
August / September 2010
Newsletter: Nonprofit Agendas
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 720
Abstract: Not-for-profit organizations often collaborate among themselves to achieve a common goal. But organizations also team up when their objectives differ — not only with other nonprofits, but with for-profit entities, too. A shared day-to-day working environment exists in “coworking” arrangements, as two entities carry out independent activities. They may share not only overhead, but perhaps even ideas. Even sharing employees can be mutually beneficial.
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Ask the Advisor – Q. Do I need a corporate development team?
August / September 2010
Newsletter: Merger & Acquisition Focus
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 431
Abstract: Many companies are assembling “corporate development teams” to devise and implement strategies for growing their business — particularly through mergers and acquisitions. This article explains how to staff a team, what its responsibilities should be, and how its role differs from that of an M&A deal team.
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Accentuate the positive – Revenues can drive postmerger growth
August / September 2010
Newsletter: Merger & Acquisition Focus
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 566
Abstract: Almost all business buyers hope that their acquisition will lead to higher revenue growth in the future. Unfortunately, a significant percentage of deals won’t. Although it may be important to cut costs, the real key to a successful acquisition is to continue growing revenues after consolidation has taken place. This article explains how to sustain current revenue and work to generate revenue growth during the integration stage.
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Hedge your bets with a hedge fund
August / September 2010
Newsletter: Merger & Acquisition Focus
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 514
Abstract: Hedge funds continue to play an important role in the M&A marketplace despite getting caught up in the financial market meltdown of the past few years. Although they remain a minority in the ranks of prospective business buyers, hedge funds can’t be ignored, because they have superior access to capital and healthy appetites for risk. This article discusses the different ways that hedge funds can make an acquisition, and looks at some pros and cons of partnering with these types of buyers.
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When it’s time to sell – Internal and external factors can help you decide
August / September 2010
Newsletter: Merger & Acquisition Focus
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 929
Abstract: One of the toughest decisions a business owner will ever make is to sell his or her company. Sometimes sales are forced, but in most cases owners must carefully assess their company’s financial and competitive position and determine the best time to sell, given their own future plans. This article looks at the internal and external factors that can influence the timing of a sale, and how to prepare a company well in advance of any planned sale so that it’s an attractive target — regardless of market conditions. A sidebar considers the personal ramifications of selling.
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Looks are everything when it comes to design patents
August / September 2010
Newsletter: Ideas on Intellectual Property Law
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 515
Abstract: In the world of design patents, looks trump all. That’s because a design patent protects only an article’s ornamental aspects — not its functional aspects. In one case involving carpentry tools, the Federal Circuit offered a reminder that this limited scope of protection can undermine a patent owner’s infringement claims against even extremely similar products.
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Federal Circuit confirms: Patents need written descriptions
August / September 2010
Newsletter: Ideas on Intellectual Property Law
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 419
Abstract: Some inventors might think any old written description of their inventions is adequate for patent protection — but they’d be wrong. In fact, in one recent case, the Federal Circuit confirmed that a patent must satisfy a specific written description requirement to be valid. Simply describing the manner and process of making and using the invention won’t suffice.
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Innocence lost – Fifth Circuit hears defense in music downloading case
August / September 2010
Newsletter: Ideas on Intellectual Property Law
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 539
Abstract: When it comes to copyright notices involving recorded music, can ignorance of the law be a defense? It’s an increasingly important question in today’s age of digital file sharing via the Internet. The U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals provided one answer in the case of a woman who used a file-sharing program to share 544 digital audio files — including a number of the plaintiffs’ copyrighted recordings — with other users of a peer-to-peer network.
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Going once, going twice … sold! Court addresses eBay’s liability for contributory infringement
August / September 2010
Newsletter: Ideas on Intellectual Property Law
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 938
Abstract: The popularity of Internet auction services such as eBay has proven to be a boon for sellers of counterfeit goods. In frustration, some trademark owners have fought back by going after not only the sellers for direct infringement, but also the service providers for contributory infringement. In one recent case, the U.S. Second Circuit Court of Appeals looked at eBay’s “generalized knowledge” of counterfeiting on its site and considered whether it should impose liability for contributory infringement. A sidebar discusses how, even though the court found for eBay, it remanded the plaintiff’s false advertising claim for further consideration.
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Estate Planning Pitfall – You don’t have a succession plan for your business
August / September 2010
Newsletter: Insight on Estate Planning
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 283
Abstract: For business owners, estate planning and succession planning go hand-in-hand. Owners of closely held businesses typically have a significant portion of their wealth tied up in the business. Those who own a business, yet don’t take steps to ensure that it lives on after they’re gone, may be placing their family at risk. This article shows why an effective plan should address management succession and ownership succession.
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Finding your comfort zone – Manage risk to preserve and grow wealth for future generations
August / September 2010
Newsletter: Insight on Estate Planning
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 494
Abstract: The 2007–2008 financial crisis drove home the fact that investment risk is a real concern that families need to define and manage. Too little risk, and asset growth may not keep pace with inflation, eroding wealth over time. Too much risk, on the other hand, jeopardizes a family’s financial security. This article looks at a couple of approaches that can be useful in managing risk.