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Plan ahead for Health Savings Accounts in 2024
September 2023
Newsletter: Tax & Business Alert
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 378
Abstract: The IRS has released guidance that includes the 2024 inflation-adjusted amounts for Health Savings Accounts (HSAs). This article lists the benefits, requirements, and contribution limits of HSAs for 2023 and 2024.
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PTAB rejects inherently obvious finding
October / November 2019
Newsletter: Ideas on Intellectual Property Law
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 378
Abstract: What’s obvious to one person isn’t always obvious to another, and the same is true when it comes to patents. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit demonstrated this principle in rejecting the Patent Trial and Appeal Board’s (PTAB’s) determination that a patent was inherently obvious. This article reviews the court’s decision shedding light on what factors establish when a claimed feature of a patented invention was “inherent” in an earlier invention. PersonalWeb Technologies, LLC v. Apple, Inc., No. 18-1599, March 8, 2019, Fed. Cir.
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Is your commercial customer involved in money laundering?
June / July 2018
Newsletter: Commercial Lending Report
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 378
Abstract: It often falls to loan officers, who have an in-depth understanding of customer relationships, to flag potential transactions that might indicate money laundering. This article discusses the three steps of the money laundering process and lists some red flags lenders should watch for in determining whether a potentially criminal act might be occurring. Warning signs include an unplanned loan pay-down or payoff, with no apparent business reason or explanation, and reluctance to provide the purpose of the loan or how the loan proceeds are being used.
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Keep sales stars with the right compensation plan
Summer 2015
Newsletter: Business Matters
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 378
Abstract: To keep good salespeople, businesses not only need to offer a compensation plan that acknowledges job market competition but also motivates sales staff to work hard, focus on customer satisfaction and remain loyal to the company. This article explores the pros and cons of salary vs. commission and recommends a combination model.
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Salvage your “underwater” 529 plan
July / August 2012
Newsletter: Planning for Prosperity / Wealth Management Advisor
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 378
Abstract: This article discusses the case of “Mark and Susan,” who opened a 529 plan to help finance their daughter’s higher education. It seemed like a smart move at the time: 529 plans offer the opportunity for education savings to grow tax-free. But, after the recession, its value is less than the amount they’ve contributed to it. This article offers options for those in a similar predicament.
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Receiverships offer an “out-of-the-box” solution for troubled firms
July / August 2008
Newsletter: Commercial Lending Report
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 378
Abstract: When borrowers experience financial distress, bankruptcy and out-of-court settlements are popular ways for creditors to protect their financial interests. A lesser-known alternative worth considering is a court-ordered receivership, in which the court appoints a receiver to preserve, recover or distribute assets for the benefit of the distressed company’s creditors and stakeholders.