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Eyeing a merger or acquisition
Summer 2018
Newsletter: Management & Tax Concepts
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 512
Abstract: Corporations and private equity firms expect a step-up in merger and acquisition activity in 2018 — both in the number and size of those transactions —according to media reports. This article examines the potential benefits and drawbacks of mergers, and offers suggestions for reducing risks.
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The Contractor’s Corner — Should I control my own insurance program?
Fall 2012
Newsletter: On-Site
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 512
Abstract: A contractor controlled insurance program (CCIP) can enable construction company owners to more closely manage how a given project is covered. But implementing a CCIP is a big step for any general contractor. Whether it would be worthwhile depends on a variety of factors. This article explains how a CCIP works and examines the risks (higher deductibles and premiums) vs. benefits (cost control and increased efficiency).
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Ninth Circuit clarifies the ACPA’s reach
April / May 2012
Newsletter: Ideas on Intellectual Property Law
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 512
Abstract: The Anticybersquatting Consumer Protection Act (ACPA) prohibits cybersquatters from registering domain names that are identical or confusingly similar to registered marks that are distinctive at the time of registration. But does the term “registration” include re-registration? That was the position of a plaintiff who noted that an alleged cybersquatter had re-registered its domain name after the plaintiff’s similar-sounding service mark had become distinctive. This article discusses the court’s opinion. Citation: GoPets Ltd. v. Hise, Nos. 08-56110, 08-56112, 08-56114, Sept. 22, 2011 (9th Cir.)
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Practical Perspectives: Key financial issues for you and your family — Divorcee seeks tax relief under innocent spouse rules
February / March 2012
Newsletter: Trendlines
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 512
Abstract: This issue’s “Practical Perspectives” looks at the case of Roxanne, who discovered that her ex-husband had failed to report thousands of dollars in income and the two owed the federal government a substantial sum in back taxes, interest and penalties. But her advisor explains that she could find recourse under Section 6015 of the IRS Restructuring and Reform Act of 1998, better known as the “innocent spouse rules” — though it wouldn’t be easy.
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Are you protecting your business interests?
May / June 2011
Newsletter: Estate Planner
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 512
Abstract: This article describes several business asset-protection strategies that owners should consider implementing to help ensure that their business will remain a valuable asset for their heirs. These include creating separate entities, stripping the company of equity, or distributing accumulated earnings to the owners. But, as a sidebar explains, the time to implement asset-protection strategies is well before the company runs into trouble with creditors’ claims. Otherwise one could run afoul of fraudulent conveyance laws.
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Practical Perspectives: Key financial issues for you and your family – Homeowners go (and save) green with energy-related upgrades
August / September 2010
Newsletter: Trendlines
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 512
Abstract: Pedro and Angelina had owned their home for several years and wished to make some environmentally friendly upgrades. But they also wanted to reap any available tax benefits, so they visited their tax advisor. She explained that, yes, there were a number of ways that Pedro and Angelina could make improvements that would do less damage to the environment, lower their energy bills and save them some tax dollars.
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What to expect from your financial expert
May / June 2009
Newsletter: Advocate's Edge / Litigation Support
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 512
Abstract: While working in the areas of dispute resolution, litigation and potential litigation, financial experts wear many hats. To ensure the quality of these experts’ litigation support services, the American Society of Appraisers has issued nonbinding guidelines on the proper role of the independent financial expert. This article discusses the guidelines, including the reasons financial experts are engaged and the procedures they should follow when conducting an assignment.
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DEALER DIGEST – EESA gives dealers a marketing tool
January / February 2009
Newsletter: Dealer Insights
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 512
Abstract: Featured in this issue is news about the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 (EESA), which gives dealers a new marketing tool for selling vehicles; predictions on 2009 health care costs; and information on how to spot “actively disengaged” employees at your dealership.