May / June
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A financial expert’s role in alter-ego cases
May / June 2008
Newsletter: Valuation & Litigation Briefing / Litigation & Valuation Report
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 1147
Abstract: Operating as a corporation encourages investment by insulating shareholders’ personal assets against liability for corporate debts. But protection isn’t absolute. A plaintiff unable to collect a judgment from a corporation may ask a court to invoke its powers to “pierce the corporate veil” and hold owners responsible. This article explains how valuation experts can provide insight into whether particular corporate practices, such as shared services or related-party transactions, are appropriate or indicate an improper “alter-ego” relationship.
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Handbooks must be clear to average employee
May / June 2008
Newsletter: Employment Law Briefing
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 585
Abstract: Could a teenage employee’s sexual-harassment case proceed to trial against Burger King even though she hadn’t followed the employee handbook’s harassment reporting procedure? That was the question before the Seventh Circuit. This article explains the court’s ruling that the reporting procedure was confusing even to adults. EEOC v. V & J Foods Inc., 507 F.3d 575 (7th Cir. 2007)
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Is direct notice required for FMLA leave?
May / June 2008
Newsletter: Employment Law Briefing
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 929
Abstract: Sometimes an employee’s behavior can be enough to trigger an employer’s obligations under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). This article discusses why the Seventh Circuit reached that conclusion. A sidebar discusses Congress’s first expansion of the FMLA since it was enacted in 1993. The National Defense Authorization Act amends the FMLA to require employers to provide 12 weeks of FMLA leave during a 12-month period to the spouses, children or parents of members of the armed forces called to active duty. The sidebar explains this and other mandates in the new law. Stevenson v. Hyre Electric Co., 505 F.3d 720 (7th Cir. 2007)
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Employer didn’t violate duty to accommodate Sabbath observer
May / June 2008
Newsletter: Employment Law Briefing
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 799
Abstract: This article explores a case in which the Sixth Circuit held that loss of pay couldn’t be considered discipline for an employee’s failure to comply with an employment requirement that conflicted with his religious beliefs. A sidebar discusses why the Seventh Circuit ruled that conduct trumps beliefs. It held that teachers and other public school employees have no right to make the promotion of religion part of their job descriptions. Tepper v. Potter, 505 F.3d 508 (6th Cir. 2007) Grossman v. South Shore Public School Dist., 507 F.3d 1097 (7th Cir. 2007)
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“Sexual harasser” vs. “retaliation victim” – Court focuses on pretext, timing and connections
May / June 2008
Newsletter: Employment Law Briefing
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 663
Abstract: This article discusses the First Circuit’s ruling that a company was justified in firing an employee for sexually harassing a female co-worker, and why the court rejected the plaintiff’s allegation that the firing was in retaliation for having complained about age discrimination. Bennett v. Saint-Gobain Corp., 507 F.3d 23 (1st Cir. 2007)
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R.R. Gregory v. Labar Enterprises – Forsaken construction schedule leads to substantial losses
May / June 2008
Newsletter: Construction Law Briefing
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 357
Abstract: In this issue’s “CLB Quickcase,” we describe how one builder’s failure to abide by the construction schedule set for an elementary school project led to a painful legal lesson.
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Don’t just file that insurance policy — follow it!
May / June 2008
Newsletter: Construction Law Briefing
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 487
Abstract: Many contractors make the mistake of buying insurance and immediately filing away their policy papers in the back of a drawer somewhere. Yet failing to pay attention to the ongoing requirements written into a liability insurance policy can mean coverage isn’t there when it’s needed. This article looks at one recent case that saw a builder learn this lesson the hard way.
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Fire and rain: A builders risk policy dispute
May / June 2008
Newsletter: Construction Law Briefing
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 469
Abstract: Precisely what a construction-related insurance policy does and does not cover is a common source of contention between contractors and insurers. Sometimes it even leads to litigation. This article discusses just such a case.
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Put in a bind – Recent federal decisions limit copyright protection of architectural plans
May / June 2008
Newsletter: Construction Law Briefing
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 965
Abstract: The typical AIA agreement between an architect and an owner includes various protective provisions. Yet recent federal court decisions have put anyone seeking to protect architectural plans from unauthorized use in a serious bind. This article looks at a couple of recent cases that provide prime examples.
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In Katrina’s wake – Historic storm leads to contract termination … and a lawsuit
May / June 2008
Newsletter: Construction Law Briefing
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 666
Abstract: Hurricane Katrina was among the most documented disasters in U.S. history. The legal ramifications of that terrible, historic storm have been relatively less acknowledged. This may change as more and more Katrina-related decisions are handed down. This article examines one such case, which addressed a contract termination dispute. Citadel Builders v. Transcontinental Realty, 2007 WL 1805666.
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Dealer Digest – Keep close tabs on inventory in ’08
May / June 2008
Newsletter: Dealer Insights
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 500
Abstract: This issue includes items on keeping close tabs on inventory, dealership deductions that catch the IRS’s attention, heating up online advertising and reining in sales leads.
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Third-party sales leads – 3 tips for choosing new media
May / June 2008
Newsletter: Dealer Insights
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 374
Abstract: Some dealers think third-party leads are a waste of time. Others say “the more, the merrier.” Contradictory? Yes, but in this day of technologically savvy, convenience-driven, cost-conscious auto buyers, one thing is certain: The number of new media influencers is dynamic. Here are three tips to help you skim the cream from the milk.
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Boosting employee retention – What you can do to prevent a revolving door
May / June 2008
Newsletter: Dealer Insights
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 713
Abstract: Employee turnover costs money in sales volume and service appointments. Add to that recruitment costs, training costs, and costs while the new employee gets up to speed. But you can prevent the bleeding. If you pay attention, you can start boosting your employee retention rate before a new hire walks in the door. And it doesn’t cost a lot of money. (Updated 5/30/12)
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Turn up the volume – Bigger is better for third-party loan origination
May / June 2008
Newsletter: Dealer Insights
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 713
Abstract: The state of third-party loan origination in today’s auto retailing environment is fairly clear: Big dealers or dealer groups that place large dollar amounts of financing with a single bank tend to receive higher bank rewards. But regardless of your size, you need to become familiar with the current lending system — and some serious competition — before you take the plunge.
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Trigger savvy – How to avoid a factory audit
May / June 2008
Newsletter: Dealer Insights
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 575
Abstract: Scrutinizing a dealership’s books is a common practice among some manufacturers that are fighting to keep — or regain — profitability. If you don’t want to invite the time and expense of a factory audit, you’d better be sure you’re complying with all factory requirements.
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Construction Success Story – Family business squabbles speak to future opportunities
May / June 2008
Newsletter: Contractor
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 397
Abstract: In this issue’s “Construction Success Story,” we tell the tale of how the owner of a homebuilding and rehab company in a historically lucrative suburban area welcomed his son and daughter into the family business only to see them almost immediately set to bickering. It seems both had differing ideas of which strategic direction the company should head in. For guidance, the business owner turned to his financial advisor, who could provide an objective, business-oriented perspective that would keep matters from becoming too personal.