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Don’t go phish: How to reduce your risk of cyberattacks
Summer 2021
Newsletter: Law Firm Management
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 553
Abstract: Phishing schemes have been a threat for years. But the pandemic seems to have intensified the risk, with criminals putting new twists on their approaches. Among other developments, law firms increasingly are targeted, due to their wealth of confidential information and the high value firms place on their reputations. This article reviews phishing basics and the security measures firms can take to avoid being scammed.
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How to uncover hidden liabilities in financial statements
October / November 2020
Newsletter: Commercial Lending Report
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 553
Abstract: When applying for loans, borrowers may try to appear more attractive to lenders by failing to disclose unfavorable financial information. But lenders have the responsibility to look further than financial statements to ensure they have everything they need to make a sound lending decision. This article explains how lenders can search for undisclosed liabilities and risks. It notes the importance of working with an accounting professional and the borrower’s management team to find and resolve any issues before the risks of a loan outweigh the rewards.
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Rightsizing your board: How many directors do you really need?
Summer 2019
Newsletter: Profitable Solutions for Nonprofits
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 553
Abstract: State law typically sets the minimum number of directors a not-for-profit must have on its board. But as long as that requirement is fulfilled, it’s up to each organization to determine how many total board members it needs. This article explores the pros and cons of small vs. large boards, factors to consider and how to downsize.
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Rental real estate investors get guidance on pass-through deductions
Summer 2019
Newsletter: Management & Tax Concepts
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 553
Abstract: The IRS has provided welcome guidance to rental real estate investors seeking to take advantage of the new Section 199A “pass-through” deduction. Notice 2019-07 establishes a safe harbor under which qualifying rental real estate enterprises will be treated as a “trade or business” eligible for the deduction. This article explains the requirements for safe harbor and options available to investors who don’t meet the safe harbor requirements.
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How to manage employees of different ages with insight
May / June 2019
Newsletter: Dealer Insights
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 553
Abstract: Your dealership’s employees likely represent a mix of age groups. Successfully managing employees across generations requires understanding generational trends while avoiding broad stereotypes. This article discusses traits to keep in mind about Baby Boomers, Generation X members, Millennials and Generation Z members — and suggests some fine-tuning in strategies that managers may want to make.
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Weigh the tax impact of income vs. growth when investing
March 2019
Newsletter: Tax & Business Alert
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 553
Abstract: As the 2018 tax-filing season heats up, investors need to consider whether their objectives have changed and how the state of their portfolios will impact their tax liability. This article discusses important issues such as dividends and timing. A sidebar looks at why it’s important for an investor to re-evaluate their investment portfolio to consider whether their objectives have changed.
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Don’t let your company become a cyber target
November / December 2018
Newsletter: Contractor
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 553
Abstract: Hackers are only interested in organizations such as banks and retail chains that store the sensitive data of millions of customers, right? Not necessarily. As the construction process grows more reliant on the Internet, contractors can become cyber targets, too. This article discusses the why and how of cyberattacks and what construction companies can do to fight back.
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Double whammy – “Sex plus age” theory is tested in court
July / August 2018
Newsletter: Employment Law Briefing
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 553
Abstract: The “sex plus age” theory is a relatively new approach to arguing that an employer has discriminated against an employee. Some courts have accepted the theory, but the Fifth Circuit decision in Dawn Best v. William Johnson proves that there’s no judicial consensus. This article summarizes the case and the court’s reasoning. Dawn Best v. William Johnson, No. 17-60044, Feb. 7, 2018 (5th Cir.)
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We’re covered, right? Additional insured provision doesn’t guarantee protection
Winter 2018
Newsletter: Construction Industry Advisor
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 553
Abstract: Construction subcontracts often contain provisions requiring a subcontractor to name additional insureds under its commercial general liability policy. But the existence of such a provision is no guarantee that another contractor is indeed protected. This article reviews a recent case demonstrating this danger and offers tips on how to determine one’s level of protection. Cincinnati Insurance Co. v. Harleysville Insurance Co., No. 16-3929-cv (L), October 4, 2017 (2nd Cir.)
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Put CRM software to work for your firm
Summer 2016
Newsletter: Law Firm Management
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 553
Abstract: To be competitive, law firms need to take advantage of tools such as customer relationship management (CRM) software. This article explains how CRM software helps attorneys connect with clients and provides tips on firmwide implementation.
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Juggling family wealth management is no trick
May 2016
Newsletter: Tax & Business Alert
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 553
Abstract: Preserving and managing family wealth requires addressing a number of major issues. Juggling these competing demands is no trick. Rather, doing so requires a carefully thought-out family wealth management plan. This article describes many of the foundational aspects of such a strategy.
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Critical comments lead to age discrimination lawsuit
November / December 2015
Newsletter: Employment Law Briefing
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 553
Abstract: A supervisor’s ill-timed disapproving remarks about an employment process can be misconstrued by an employee and expose the organization to legal repercussions. This article describes a case in which an appeals court considered whether, as the plaintiff argued, the critical comments of a manager demonstrated age-based stereotyping in violation of the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA).
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Understanding the new fraud self-disclosure protocol
Winter 2014
Newsletter: Healthcare Management Advisor
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 553
Abstract: The Office of Inspector General (OIG) has issued a new Self-Disclosure Protocol (SDP) for violations of federal fraud and abuse laws that substantially revises the prior protocol published in 1998. This article discusses the benefits (and some caveats) of self-disclosure, along with several of the most common issues providers disclose under the SDP.
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No laughing matter – Life insurance remains a critical need
Fall 2013
Newsletter: Management & Tax Concepts
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 553
Abstract: Life insurance may have a dull reputation that makes it the butt of many jokes. But its ability to provide coverage in case of emergencies and potentially hold value for investment planning purposes is no laughing matter. This article discusses the pros and cons of term life insurance and the value of whole life policies, which provide both an insurance component and an investment component.
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Carbon tax 101 – Understanding the potential effects of “cap and trade”
Fall 2013
Newsletter: Manufacturer
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 553
Abstract: Once a bipartisan idea that passed the U.S. House of Representatives in 2009, a carbon tax — also referred to as “cap and trade” — has been shelved since the recession took hold four years ago. An economic resurgence in the United States, however, is expected to breathe new life into the proposal, which would set the nation’s carbon dioxide emissions at specific levels and force energy-dependent industries to pay extra for exceeding their allotment. This article describes the findings of a National Association of Manufacturers report predicting that “the adverse effects of the imposition of such a tax would outweigh any benefits.”
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Cross-collateralization strategy raises concerns
August / September 2013
Newsletter: Commercial Lending Report
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 553
Abstract: Commercial lenders cross-collateralize loans to reduce risks. But accounting concerns and debt restructuring issues may emerge when using multiple properties to secure a loan associated with one property. This article discusses a study that illustrates the potential impact of cross-collateralization on loans’ nonaccrual status. The article also notes that some banks use cross-collateralization in an attempt to avoid troubled debt restructuring (TDR) status on reworked loans.