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Heed the lessons of your tax return and check your withholding
May 2020
Newsletter: Tax & Business Alert
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 469
Abstract: With April 15 in the rearview mirror, many people may want to forget all about income taxes. But now’s a good time for taxpayers to heed the lessons of the 2019 tax year and check their withholding. This article explains why and how.
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Timing matters in inter partes review
April / May 2020
Newsletter: Ideas on Intellectual Property Law
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 469
Abstract: Inter partes review (IPR) offers parties an expedited opportunity to challenge the validity of a patent outside of court. But, as one challenger recently learned the hard way, it’s critical that arguments against patentability be raised at the proper time. This article reviews the court’s finding that an IPR petitioner may not raise in reply an entirely new rationale for why a claim would have been obvious. Henny Penny Corp. v. Frymaster LLC, No. 18-1596, Sept. 12, 2019, Fed. Cir.
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Price transparency tools don’t necessarily lead to lower health care costs
Spring 2017
Newsletter: Healthcare Management Advisor
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 469
Abstract: With increasing price transparency in health care, patients have more options than ever for comparing prices. This article discusses a recent JAMA study that looked at the outpatient spending of two national employers offering their workers an online price transparency tool. Researchers found, among other things, that offering a price transparency tool wasn’t associated with lower outpatient spending, even for employees with higher deductibles. The study shows that transparency may have far less impact than widely believed.
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When is the optimal time to begin receiving Social Security?
June / July 2014
Newsletter: Insight on Estate Planning
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 469
Abstract: When to begin receiving Social Security benefits depends on each person’s individual circumstances. This article shows how to determine a breakeven point — the age at which the dollar value of more (but smaller) payments roughly equals the value of fewer (but larger) payments.
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Tax Tips — FICA refunds for severance pay?
January / February 2013
Newsletter: Tax Impact
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 469
Abstract: This issue’s “Tax Tips” explains why a business that has recently made significant severance payments might be entitled to a refund of FICA taxes. It shows how taxpayers can help protect themselves against a fraudulent tax return being filed in their name, and discusses an increase in the annual gift tax exclusion.
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3 roadblocks to an equitable divorce
Summer 2012
Newsletter: Expert / Valuation & Litigation Concepts
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 469
Abstract: Divorce can be costly, time-consuming and sometimes ugly. Courts strive for equitable asset splits, but many roadblocks stand in the way. This article looks at three in particular: inadequate discovery, concealed assets and income, and subjective opinions.
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The Contractor’s Corner — How can we better control fuel costs?
Spring 2012
Newsletter: On-Site
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 469
Abstract: This issue’s “Contractor’s Corner” offers suggestions for managing fuel costs. It discusses specific preventive measures but also looks at the advisability of striking a price protection agreement with a fuel vendor.
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Practice Notes — The art of practicing evidence-based medicine
Winter 2012
Newsletter: Rx for Practice Management / Practice Management Advisor
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 469
Abstract: Evidence-based medicine (EBM) has focused on the treatment of inpatients in hospital settings. But it’s clear that it’s just as valid for outpatients in physician practices. Several provisions outlined in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) give physicians the incentive to practice this brand of medicine. This article describes some of the basics of EBM, while a sidebar shows where to find more information.
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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.