May / June
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Valuation critical under new M&A rules
May / June 2009
Newsletter: Valuation & Litigation Briefing / Litigation & Valuation Report
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 627
Abstract: Sweeping changes to the accounting rules for mergers and acquisitions (M&A) will start affecting many companies that are closing deals this year. FASB SFAS No. 141(R), Business Combinations, was issued in late 2007, but it applies to deals closing on or after the first day of the first annual reporting period beginning after Dec. 15, 2008. This article explains how many of the changes prescribed in this 358-page document increase the importance of having accurate valuations.
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Estate planning – Are valuation discounts in danger?
May / June 2009
Newsletter: Valuation & Litigation Briefing / Litigation & Valuation Report
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 399
Abstract: Concerned about potential abuses of valuation discounts, the Congressional Joint Committee on Taxation (JCT) has proposed certain reforms that would limit the ability of families to take advantage of these discounts for transfer tax purposes under certain circumstances. This article explains one bill in Congress that would incorporate some of the JCT’s recommendations.
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It’s not that easy: Determining how costs affect lost profits
May / June 2009
Newsletter: Valuation & Litigation Briefing / Litigation & Valuation Report
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 911
Abstract: Lost profits are a common measure of damages in commercial litigation, and in many cases they’re the only form of recovery that can truly make a plaintiff whole. Establishing the amount of lost profits requires the parties to estimate what the plaintiff would have earned but for the defendant’s alleged misconduct. This article takes a look at a hypothetical example of how lost profits can be determined.
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Forensic experts aid e-discovery
May / June 2009
Newsletter: Valuation & Litigation Briefing / Litigation & Valuation Report
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 455
Abstract: In many cases, the most effective method of identifying relevant documents is to conduct keyword searches of a party’s electronically stored information (ESI). This article shows why a forensic expert who understands search techniques and is familiar with the types of documents being sought can be invaluable in this effort.
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“Fair value” in a troubled economy
May / June 2009
Newsletter: Valuation & Litigation Briefing / Litigation & Valuation Report
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 957
Abstract: Last year, Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 157 took effect. The statement, entitled Fair Value Measurements, provides guidance on measuring fair value for purposes of several accounting standards, and establishes a “fair value hierarchy” that emphasizes market-based valuation methods. This article explains how it works. A sidebar discusses a few opportunities to explore in this down economy.
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What constitutes salary for FLSA overtime rules?
May / June 2009
Newsletter: Employment Law Briefing
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 479
Abstract: That was the question before the Second Circuit when a mortgage underwriter claimed she was entitled to overtime pay under the Fair Labor Standards Act even though she was salaried. The Second Circuit held that she was ineligible for overtime pay because the employer never reduced her base salary, and any reductions because of excessive errors or failure to meet productivity targets didn’t affect her base salary. Havey v. Homebound Mortgage Inc., 547 F.3d 158 (2d Cir. 2008)
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The Pregnancy Discrimination Act – Treating workers equally is key
May / June 2009
Newsletter: Employment Law Briefing
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 851
Abstract: The question before the Third Circuit was whether an employee who was fired after missing work as she recovered from an abortion could sue for pregnancy discrimination under the Pregnancy Discrimination Act. The court held that the employer’s disparate treatment of employees who were on sick leave permitted an inference that the firing was pretextual and ruled that a trial was necessary to resolve fact issues. Doe v. C.A.R.S Protection Plus, 527 F.3d 358 (3d Cir. 2008)
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Something in the air – Employee’s perfume prompts ADA dispute
May / June 2009
Newsletter: Employment Law Briefing
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 699
Abstract: Was an employee who suffered a severe lifelong sensitivity to perfume disabled under the Americans with Disabilities Act? A federal trial court found that she had shown sufficient evidence of significantly restricted ability to breathe as compared to the average person so that a trial was necessary to resolve whether she was disabled under the ADA. The court also held that the employer was required to engage in an interactive process to determine an appropriate accommodation. McBride v. City of Detroit, 2008 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 87391 (E.D. Mich. 2007)
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New rules interpret the Family and Medical Leave Act
May / June 2009
Newsletter: Employment Law Briefing
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 1040
Abstract: Since its enactment in 1993, the Family and Medical Leave Act has required employers to provide eligible employees with up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave in any rolling 12-month period for the birth or adoption of a child; to care for a parent, child, or spouse with a serious medical condition; or for an employee’s own serious medical condition. This article summarizes the highlights of the Department of Labor’s revised rules that took effect on Jan. 16, 2009.
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CLB Quickcase – St. Joseph’s Condominium Assn. v. Pacific Insurance – Condo water damage may give contractors a sinking feeling
May / June 2009
Newsletter: Construction Law Briefing
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 321
Abstract: This brief article covers a recent Louisiana case that could mean bad news for contractors looking to avoid being named in water penetration litigation.
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Surveyor says: You get back only what you paid
May / June 2009
Newsletter: Construction Law Briefing
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 525
Abstract: A surveyor’s job is typically completed very early in a project’s existence — so much so that these firms are often an afterthought in the construction process. This article looks at a case that demonstrates that a surveyor’s contract can be just as binding as that of any other party to a job.
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Bundled military contracts threaten to squeeze out small builders
May / June 2009
Newsletter: Construction Law Briefing
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 528
Abstract: Few relationships depict the David vs. Goliath concept better than that between small builders and the U.S. military. Although David has had his share of victories on the often tumultuous jobs offered up by the Army, Navy and others, an ominous plot twist regarding the use of bundled contracts arose in one recent case.
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Doth the contractor protest too soon? Public construction bid dispute sparks question of legal timing
May / June 2009
Newsletter: Construction Law Briefing
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 917
Abstract: Pennsylvania’s “Separations Act” requires the preparation of separate specifications, and the taking of separate bids, for plumbing, heating, ventilation and electrical work on any public building costing more than $4,000. If a project is released for bidding without the required separation of trades, the act is enforced by allowing excluded trade contractors to submit bid protests. This article addresses a case in which the timing of just such a bid protest was at the heart of the matter.
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The Clean Air Act – Watch your permit or lose your project
May / June 2009
Newsletter: Construction Law Briefing
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 644
Abstract: The federal Clean Air Act applies strict requirements to the permitting and construction of all coal-fired electric plants. Recently, an Illinois power company tested the flexibility of the act when challenged by a special interest group. This article discusses the resulting legal case, which holds important lessons for owners and contractors alike.
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Dealer Digest – Leasing IT: Dos and don’ts
May / June 2009
Newsletter: Dealer Insights
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 505
Abstract: Leasing IT equipment may be a smart move if you follow certain dos and don’ts. And if you’re thinking about getting a VoiP system, there are certain shopping tips to keep in mind.
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4 questions about key person life insurance
May / June 2009
Newsletter: Dealer Insights
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 433
Abstract: Imagine that the most important person at your auto dealership — in terms of your bottom line — died or was disabled. What effect would the death or absence have on your dealership’s financial health for the next month? The next six months? The next year? Here are four questions to ask when considering this coverage.