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AI works shut out from copyright protection
August / September 2022
Newsletter: Ideas on Intellectual Property Law
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 422
Abstract: Artificial intelligence (AI) has made inroads in a wide array of areas, but it has yet to break down the barriers to copyright protection. The U.S. Copyright Office continues to refuse to register a copyright on works created by AI. This article reviews a decision by the Review Board of the U.S. Copyright Office (board) explaining its reasoning earlier this year. Second Request for Reconsideration for Refusal to Register a Recent Entrance to Paradise (Copyright Review Board Feb. 14, 2022).
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Tips for hiring the best staff for your practice
Spring 2022
Newsletter: Rx for Practice Management / Practice Management Advisor
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 422
Abstract: Since the COVID-19 pandemic hit our economy, labor issues have become paramount for many businesses, including medical practices. Many are struggling to find good staff but not receiving enough good applications. This article explains that physician practices might need to reconsider their search requirements — not to lower their expectations, but to rethink exactly what they’re looking for to ensure the staff they hire are a good fit.
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TTAB still constitutional post-Arthrex
February / March 2022
Newsletter: Ideas on Intellectual Property Law
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 422
Abstract: Last year, the U.S. Supreme Court found that the Patent Trial and Appeal Board’s administrative patent judges could constitutionally perform their duties only if they were appointed by the president and confirmed by the Senate. This case summarizes the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit’s finding on whether this reasoning applies to the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board’s administrative trademark judges. Piano Factory Group, Inc. v. Schiedmayer Celesta GMBH, No. 20-1196 (Fed. Cir. Sept. 1, 2021).
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Are you ready to track part-timers’ hours?
Year End 2020
Newsletter: Employee Benefits Update
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 422
Abstract: Retirement plan years beginning in 2021 have a new recordkeeping requirement, thanks to the Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement (SECURE) Act of 2019. This article highlights what plan sponsors who have part-time employees need to know.
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Newsbits – Foundation Center and GuideStar join forces
Summer 2019
Newsletter: Profitable Solutions for Nonprofits
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
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Abstract: This issue’s “Newsbits” highlights the collaboration between Foundation Center and GuideStar and the conversion of “social donors” to regular supporters. It also focuses on a study revealing what donors want to see from an organization after a fraud, and discusses a new book on church board governance.
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Warning: Expert admissibility standards may vary
March / April 2019
Newsletter: Viewpoint on Value
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
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Abstract: In federal court, the admissibility of expert testimony is governed by the strict Daubert standard. Courts in most states have also adopted the Daubert standard, but others may apply the less stringent Frye standard. This article compares these standards, and explains why it’s important to look beyond state law to determine which standard applies in a particular case. Daubert v. Merrell Dow Pharmaceuticals, Inc., 113 U.S. 2786, 1993 Frye v. United States, D.C. Cir., 293 F. 1013, 1923 Kumho Tire Co. v. Carmichael, 526 U.S. 137, 1999 Delisle v. Crane, No. SC16-2182, October 15, 2018
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News for Nonprofits – How “techie” are nonprofits?
October / November 2017
Newsletter: Nonprofit Agendas
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
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Abstract: This issue’s “News for Nonprofits” spotlights a study about NGOs and the online technology they use; fundraising opportunities through smaller “Giving Days”; the “most charitable cities” as identified by Charity Navigator; and nonprofit activities using AI apps.
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Tax Tips – Proposed valuation regulations may have a big impact on estate planning
November / December 2016
Newsletter: Tax Impact
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 422
Abstract: These brief tips cover how proposed regulations may affect estate planning; detail the alternative minimum tax “sweet spot”; and explain a safe harbor 401(k) plan.
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Bank Wire
Fall 2016
Newsletter: Community Banking Advisor
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
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Abstract: This issue’s “Bank Wire” reports on the DOL’s new overtime requirements, which increase the salary level threshold for white-collar exempt employees and are expected to yield a large impact on financial institutions. It also discusses the FFIEC’s new cybersecurity guidance, which urges financial institutions to review their risk-management practices and controls for IT systems and wholesale payment networks, and recommends using multiple-layered security controls.
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What’s in a domain name? Determining the value of an Internet address
May / June 2016
Newsletter: Valuation & Litigation Briefing / Litigation & Valuation Report
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 422
Abstract: Domain names are valuable — sometimes fetching six or seven figures. This brief article looks at how appraisers value them by taking into account brandability, length, search volume, existing traffic and sales history. It also notes factors that tend to diminish a domain name’s value.
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Confidentiality agreements – Why it’s important to address whistleblowing
October / November 2015
Newsletter: Public Company Insights
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
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Abstract: The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has begun to crack down on confidentiality agreements that potentially stifle employee whistleblowing. This short article discusses why it’s important to address the issue in order to avoid monetary penalties and other sanctions.
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Improve your managing partner compensation model
Fall 2015
Newsletter: Law Firm Management
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
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Abstract: Managing partners who reduce their rainmaking activities and billable hours to assume administrative duties can end up with smaller slices of the compensation pie. This short article proposes a fair and straightforward managing partner compensation model that takes into account objective and subjective criteria.
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Accounting and tax mistakes – Is your nonprofit making these 6 common slipups?
April / May 2014
Newsletter: Nonprofit Agendas
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 422
Abstract: A nonprofit’s accounting function is key to its organization and should be reviewed regularly. This article discusses six errors that are made frequently by many nonprofits, including failing to report unrelated business income (UBI), wrongly classifying employees as independent contractors, and having no off-site data backup.
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Drafting a living will
Spring 2014
Newsletter: Management & Tax Concepts
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
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Abstract: A living will could provide peace of mind should the unthinkable occur. Yet many people neglect to draft this important document. This article discusses the difference between a last will and testament and a living will (or “health care directive”). It also describes other important documents, such as a durable power of attorney and a health care power of attorney.
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Dodging patent infringement liability in good faith
Year End 2013
Newsletter: Ideas on Intellectual Property Law
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 422
Abstract: In what could be a tough break for patent holders, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit has given parties accused of induced patent infringement another way of defending themselves. They may now be able to escape liability by showing a good-faith belief that the patent was invalid — even if the patent was, in fact, valid. This article examines the case. Commil USA, LLC v. Cisco Systems, Inc., No. 2012-1042, June 25, 2013 (Fed. Cir.)
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BANK Wire – Expanded reporting of interest paid to nonresident aliens
Fall 2012
Newsletter: Community Banking Advisor
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
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Abstract: This issue’s “BANK Wire” looks at expanded reporting requirements for interest paid to nonresident aliens; the scheduled end of mandatory unlimited coverage of non-interest-bearing transaction accounts and Interest on Lawyer Trust Accounts (IOLTAs); and new federal interagency guidance to help protect military homeowners who receive Permanent Change of Station (PCS) orders.