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  • Protect against insider trading charges with a 10b5-1 plan

    August / September 2016
    Newsletter: Public Company Insights

    Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50

    Word count: 535

    Abstract: Defending allegations of insider trading can be a challenge: Under Rule 10b5-1, a securities purchase or sale is deemed to be made “on the basis of” material nonpublic information (MNPI) if the insider is aware of MNPI at the time of the transaction. One of the best ways for insiders to protect themselves against insider trading charges is to establish a 10b5-1 trading plan. This article describes how to design a 10b5-1 plan.

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  • Save time and money with rebuttal reports

    January / February 2016
    Newsletter: Viewpoint on Value

    Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50

    Word count: 535

    Abstract: A defense attorney will often wait until the plaintiff’s attorney submits a valuation report. Then, the defense hires its own expert to prepare a “rebuttal report,” rather than pay for a separate full-blown valuation report. This strategy can be a cost-effective way to poke holes in the opposing expert’s analyses, but rebuttals are only effective when they’re detailed and accurate. This article explains reasons clients opt for rebuttal reports, the preferred reporting format and the level of detail courts have come to expect from rebuttal experts.

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  • How to disable disability fraud – Predictive analytics and forensic tools are critical

    March/April 2015
    Newsletter: Advocate's Edge / Litigation Support

    Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50

    Word count: 535

    Abstract: The government isn’t the only organization that needs to worry about disability fraud. Many employers provide private disability insurance policies and self-employed individuals often purchase private disability coverage. Fraud perpetrators can file false claims under any of these types of policies. This article describes techniques that experts have for detecting such fraud.

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  • Fraud prevention starts with a background check

    Winter 2014
    Newsletter: Business Matters

    Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50

    Word count: 535

    Abstract: Skipping background checks on prospective employees is like opening the door to fraud. Background checks aren’t foolproof — but they’re capable of revealing many things about potential hires that could eventually affect a business. This article explains how to carry out the process, while a sidebar offers a profile of a typical fraud perpetrator.

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  • Extended energy-related incentives are still available

    May / June 2013
    Newsletter: Contractor

    Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50

    Word count: 535

    Abstract: For contractors, there are a number of energy-related incentives still available under the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 that may save money and perhaps generate some business. This article discusses credits for fuel efficiency, “green” energy production and energy-efficient home improvements.

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  • Boost your bonding capacity with shareholder loans

    Winter 2013
    Newsletter: Construction Industry Advisor

    Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50

    Word count: 535

    Abstract: One strategy that a construction business can use to enhance its financial position and boost its bonding capacity is to have the owners make loans to the company. So long as these “shareholder loans” (which can also be made by entities other than corporations — such as LLCs and partnerships) are subordinated to bond claims, most sureties will treat the proceeds as a capital equivalent in evaluating a company’s bonding capacity. This article discusses the advantages of these loans and the criteria they must meet.

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  • At your own risk – The pitfalls of DIY estate planning

    November / December 2011
    Newsletter: Estate Planner

    Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50

    Word count: 535

    Abstract: With an abundance of online services that automate the creation of wills and other documents, it’s easy for a person to create his or her own estate plan. But unless the estate is small and the plan is exceedingly simple, the pitfalls of do-it-yourself (DIY) estate planning can be many. As this article explains, people often neglect the formalities — which can vary from state to state — associated with the execution of wills and other documents. Furthermore, DIY planning cannot be expected to take into account changes in the tax laws from one year to the next, which can have a dramatic impact on estate planning strategies.

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  • Generic drug draws preliminary injunction

    April / May 2011
    Newsletter: Ideas on Intellectual Property Law

    Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50

    Word count: 535

    Abstract: A label for an asthma drug indicated that it could be administered once or twice daily, but the patents described once-daily treatment. Another company sought FDA approval to manufacture and sell a generic version of the drug for twice-daily use. The original manufacturer sought a preliminary injunction barring the applicant from launching its version of the drug. The district court issued the injunction, and the applicant appealed. But, as this article details, the Federal Circuit affirmed the granting of the preliminary injunction. AstraZeneca LP v. Apotex, Inc., Nos. 2009-1381, 2009-1424, Nov. 1, 2010 (Fed. Cir.)

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  • Playing catch-up with the SEC

    February / March 2011
    Newsletter: Public Company Insights

    Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50

    Word count: 535

    Abstract: Over the last few years, some smaller public companies have had trouble keeping up with SEC reporting requirements. The process of preparing and filing missing annual and quarterly reports can be costly and burdensome. This article urges companies in this situation to consider asking the agency for permission to file a single comprehensive annual report on Form 10-K for the current year.

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  • Fair enough? How the nominative fair use doctrine can apply to domain names

    Year End 2010
    Newsletter: Ideas on Intellectual Property Law

    Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50

    Word count: 535

    Abstract: Since practically the dawn of the Internet, trademark holders have had to contend with third parties using their marks in domain names to draw traffic to nonaffiliated Web sites. Unfortunately for the mark holders, some of these third parties can wield the “nominative fair use” doctrine as a defense to infringement liability. This article covers the case of Toyota Motor Sales v. Tabari, in which the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit reiterated how the doctrine can apply to domain names.

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  • Practical Perspectives: key financial issues for you and your family – What to consider when a family member asks for a loan

    August / September 2009
    Newsletter: Trendlines

    Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50

    Word count: 535

    Abstract: This issue examines the case of Irving, Veronica and Irving’s sister Patricia, who has lost her job and is in desperate need of a loan. Before they make a decision, Irving and Veronica visit their financial advisor, who explains the steps that are necessary to formalize the loan and to avoid negative tax consequences.

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  • The Contractor’s Corner – What are the risks of taking on an out-of-state job?

    Spring 2009
    Newsletter: On-Site

    Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50

    Word count: 535

    Abstract: In this issue’s “The Contractor’s Corner,” we answer a question from a contractor who’s considering whether to venture beyond state lines for the first time. As one might suspect, doing so involves far more than simply loading up some gear and a work crew and showing up at the job site as usual. There are a variety of risks, including tax, licensing and materials procurement, that need to be considered.

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  • ACFE study quantifies employee fraud

    Spring 2009
    Newsletter: Expert / Valuation & Litigation Concepts

    Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50

    Word count: 535

    Abstract: The Association of Certified Fraud Examiners’ latest Report to the Nation on Occupational Fraud and Abuse estimates that U.S. organizations lost about 7% of their annual revenues — or $994 billion — to fraud in 2008. And the most costly form of fraud involves misstated financial statements. Understanding the most common types of fraud and their costs can make it easier to identify these costly schemes. This article details some of the statistics.

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  • Using your best judgment – Back up qualitative decisions per loss allowance policy

    Spring 2008
    Newsletter: Community Banking Advisor

    Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50

    Word count: 535

    Abstract: Bankers setting allowances for loan and lease losses are paying special attention to the documentation that supports the decisions they make. For the past year or so, financial institutions have been grappling with the new accounting requirements in the Interagency Policy Statement on the Allowance for Loan and Lease Losses (ALLL). Here’s what you need to know about the changes.

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