August / September
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Are you monitoring your SEC filing status?
August / September 2017
Newsletter: Public Company Insights
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 540
Abstract: As public companies grow, they may move from one filing status or issuer category to another, which can trigger accelerated filing requirements, additional disclosures and an audit of internal controls over financial reporting. It’s critical, therefore, for companies to be prepared to meet these new obligations when they arise. This article discusses the four SEC filing categories and the ramifications of moving from one category to another.
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5 tips for successful CEO succession
August / September 2017
Newsletter: Public Company Insights
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 757
Abstract: CEO succession is a fact of corporate life. The Corporate Governance Research Initiative (CGRI) at the Stanford Graduate School of Business reports that global CEO turnover ranges from 9% to 14% per year. But even though all CEOs eventually leave office, few organizations are well prepared to replace them. This article provides five tips for a successful transition.
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Electing directors with consequences – Methods for board of directors elections matter
August / September 2017
Newsletter: Public Company Insights
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 899
Abstract: The system a company uses to elect directors can significantly affect whether the board is truly responsive to the shareholders it represents. Recently, the Council of Institutional Investors (CII) reviewed the various voting methods and concluded that the only approach with “teeth” is “consequential majority voting.” This article summarizes the CII findings and includes a sidebar on the use of professional board members.
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News for Nonprofits – PayPal faces lawsuit over diverted donations
August / September 2017
Newsletter: Nonprofit Agendas
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 406
Abstract: This issue’s “News for Nonprofits” reports on a lawsuit against PayPal over diverted donations, a report that sheds light on state charity regulators, and new stats showing a drop in peer-to-peer fundraising. Results of a study on talent management priorities also are highlighted.
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Are your procurement procedures up to snuff?
August / September 2017
Newsletter: Nonprofit Agendas
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 589
Abstract: The new federal procurement standards significantly alter the way nonprofits handle purchasing. And while most organizations have already changed their written policies to comply with the new standards, they may find it easier to follow the rules on paper than in practice. This article walks nonprofit leaders through the guidance, exploring topics such as cultural adjustment, staff resistance and documentation overload.
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Refining your nonprofit as it grows – Shape the future of your organization in its middle years
August / September 2017
Newsletter: Nonprofit Agendas
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 654
Abstract: A not-for-profit’s growth stage — beginning two or three years after formation and continuing until maturity at around age 7 — isn’t without challenges. But this period also comes with a sense of accomplishment and the opportunity to refine and expand the organization. This article explores some of the issues facing a nonprofit at this stage, including possible mission adjustment, strategic planning and staff expansion.
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What to expect when the IRS comes a-knocking
August / September 2017
Newsletter: Nonprofit Agendas
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 835
Abstract: Nothing can strike fear in the heart of a nonprofit like receiving the news that it’s been selected for an IRS audit — an audit can be intimidating, not to mention costly and time-consuming. This article discusses the IRS’s recently released internal guidance for requesting audit information from tax-exempt organizations. A sidebar highlights the agency’s nonmandatory best practices intended to make the overall process more effective for auditors — which, in turn, could save nonprofits time and resources.
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Ask the Advisor – Q: Should I consider a long-term acquisition?
August / September 2017
Newsletter: Merger & Acquisition Focus
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 408
Abstract: Why would M&A parties choose a long-term acquisition? This column tackles the question, outlining two versions of this type of prolonged deal and explaining what buyers and selling owners might achieve.
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Passport to M&A success – Selling to an international buyer
August / September 2017
Newsletter: Merger & Acquisition Focus
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 606
Abstract: Selling a U.S.-based business to a foreign company is different from the typical domestic deal. This article highlights potential challenges, including cultural differences, varying standards of value and extra effort required during the due diligence process. It encourages sellers to work with experts who have international M&A and business valuation experience.
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How a merger puts the spotlight on your CFO
August / September 2017
Newsletter: Merger & Acquisition Focus
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 661
Abstract: A company’s chief financial officer (CFO) often plays a critical role in an M&A deal. This article lists a CFO’s key responsibilities, including evaluating the transaction’s viability and finding financing. It also suggests temporarily shifting a CFO’s regular duties so that he or she can concentrate exclusively on the deal.
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Buy your disruptor — and turn a threat into an opportunity
August / September 2017
Newsletter: Merger & Acquisition Focus
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 837
Abstract: Companies that are being rocked by new, disruptive competition might want to consider an increasingly common business strategy: Buy their disruptor. This article provides real-world examples of established companies that have acquired potentially threatening start-ups, along with tips for making such deals succeed. A sidebar discusses the difficulty of integrating the buyer’s employees with those of the disruptor company.
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Why a kit bag doesn’t qualify for trade dress protection
August / September 2017
Newsletter: Ideas on Intellectual Property Law
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 428
Abstract: Some product features are ornamental and others are functional. One manufacturer recently learned that the hard way. This short article reviews a decision from the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals finding that a bag’s design and shape were functional — and therefore not protected as trade dress. Arlington Specialties, Inc. v. Urban Aid, Inc., No. 14-3416, Jan. 27, 2017 (7th Cir.)
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How much is enough? Supreme Court clarifies overseas patent infringement liability
August / September 2017
Newsletter: Ideas on Intellectual Property Law
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 550
Abstract: Just how much patent infringement does it take to be liable for damages? The U.S. Supreme Court recently tackled this question in one context, ruling that supplying only one component of an infringing multicomponent invention made abroad doesn’t make the supplier liable for patent infringement. This article reviews the case in which the Court established a bright-line test for some circumstances, but created significant uncertainty for others. Life Technologies Corp. v. Promega Corp., No. 14-1538, Feb. 22, 2017 (U.S.)
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Access denied – Court shuts down copyright infringement claims
August / September 2017
Newsletter: Ideas on Intellectual Property Law
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 620
Abstract: Vocabulary matters in the courts, as one company found out recently. According to the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, the term “volitional conduct” has nothing to do with voluntary actions when it comes to direct copyright infringement. This article explains the meaning of volition in a case where the court also denied a copyright holder’s secondary liability claims for infringement. Perfect 10, Inc. v. Giganews, Inc., No. 15-55500, -55523, -56026, Jan. 23, 2017 (9th Cir.)
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SCOTUS: Timing is everything in patent infringement cases
August / September 2017
Newsletter: Ideas on Intellectual Property Law
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 878
Abstract: Three years ago, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that “laches” — a plaintiff’s unreasonable delay in pursuing an infringement claim — couldn’t preempt a claim for damages sustained within the Copyright Act’s statute of limitations. Now the Court has extended its reasoning to patents, eliminating the laches defense for infringement allegedly committed within the Patent Act’s six-year statute of limitations. This article discusses the Court’s decision, which rejected the position long taken by the Federal Circuit Court of Appeals, which hears all appeals involving patent infringement. A sidebar notes that the doctrine of equitable estoppel might offer an alternative to a laches defense. SCA Hygiene Products Aktiebolag v. First Quality Baby Products, LLC, No. 15-927, March 21 2017 (U.S.) Petrella v. Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Inc., No. 12–1315, May 19, 2014 (U.S.)
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Estate Planning Pitfall – You die without having drafted a will
August / September 2017
Newsletter: Insight on Estate Planning
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 293
Abstract: Where there’s a will, there’s a way — a way to pass assets to heirs in the manner in which a person wants. However, if an individual dies without a will, assets will be distributed according to state law, regardless of the person’s intentions. This also increases the possibility of a contest in the courts. This brief article explains what happens when a person dies without having created a will.