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  • Is it time to update your company’s drug use policy?

    Summer 2020
    Newsletter: Manufacturer

    Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50

    Word count: 335

    Abstract: Given the safety risks involved with many manufacturing jobs, it’s a good idea for manufacturers to adopt a drug and alcohol policy and enforce it consistently. However, the evolving legal environment — particularly the trend in many states toward legalization of marijuana — greatly complicates the process. This brief article looks at the difference between alcohol and marijuana testing and what to consider when updating your drug policy.

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  • Are virtual coins securities?

    Year End 2017
    Newsletter: Public Company Insights

    Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50

    Word count: 335

    Abstract: In recent years, a number of companies have used digital currency — in the form of virtual coins or tokens — to raise capital. While many people believe that these “initial coin offerings,” or ICOs, are outside the jurisdiction of U.S. securities laws, a July 2017 SEC investigation report indicates that that isn’t necessarily the case. This article reviews the SEC’s stance on this topic.

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  • Tips for deducting losses from a disaster

    August 2015
    Newsletter: Tax & Business Alert

    Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50

    Word count: 335

    Abstract: Damage to one’s home or personal property may be deductible on the federal income tax return. This article offers some things to know about deducting casualty losses.

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  • Affordable Care Act “play or pay” rules kick in

    Year End 2014
    Newsletter: Nonprofit Agendas

    Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50

    Word count: 335

    Abstract: New ACA requirements are scheduled to take effect in 2015, and large employers — generally those employers (nonprofit and private) with an equivalent of 50 or more full-time employees — must comply with the employer shared responsibility provision, commonly referred to as the “play or pay” rules. This brief article describes basic requirements, along with penalties for noncompliance.

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  • Estate Planning Red Flag – You believe all inherited IRAs are protected from creditors in bankruptcy

    November / December 2014
    Newsletter: Estate Planner

    Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50

    Word count: 335

    Abstract: Until recently, it was widely believed that inherited IRAs, like other IRAs, are protected from creditors in bankruptcy. But in a June 2014 decision — Clark v. Rameker — the U.S. Supreme Court held that an IRA inherited by the owner’s daughter was not. This article provides details of the Court’s findings and explains why leaving an IRA to a trust rather than a family member may be beneficial if bankruptcy is a concern. Clark v. Rameker, No. 13-299, June 12, 2014 (Supreme Court)

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  • Construction Success Story – E-permitting saves contractor time, money and mileage

    March / April 2009
    Newsletter: Contractor

    Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50

    Word count: 335

    Abstract: This issue’s Construction Success Story tells the tale of a paving contractor who was juggling multiple projects and growing increasingly tired of having to drive to City Hall to obtain the required permits. His financial advisor suggested he try e-permitting, which allows local building departments to accept permit applications, review plans, schedule inspections, and calculate and collect fees electronically.

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  • The digital detective: Using statistics to uncover fraud

    January / February 2008
    Newsletter: Valuation & Litigation Briefing / Litigation & Valuation Report

    Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50

    Word count: 335

    Abstract: This article explains how Benford’s Law can help uncover financial fraud by examining patterns in tabulated data. It’s almost impossible for someone to manipulate digits so that they appear to conform to Benford’s Law, so analysts use the technique to find suspicious numbers that merit further investigation.  (Updated 5/7/12)

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