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How to check your conflict of interest policy for teeth
June / July 2011
Newsletter: Public Company Insights
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 564
Abstract: All public companies need a conflict of interest policy — but it’s not enough to simply have one. Companies also need to ensure their policy is effective. This article discusses the importance of creating a policy that covers all potential areas of conflict and auditing it periodically to ensure that it’s effectively mitigating the risks associated with actual or perceived conflicts.
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D&O insurance allows your board to do good, safely
Winter 2011
Newsletter: Nonprofit Observer
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 564
Abstract: In the corporate world, directors and officers (D&O) liability insurance is considered a must-have. Unfortunately, many nonprofits fail to obtain this type of coverage because they think they’re less likely to have litigation concerns. But hundreds of nonprofits are sued every year. This article helps nonprofits determine if they need D&O insurance, and if so, what coverage they should or shouldn’t obtain.
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Roughed up: Muscle mag ads affect patentability
April / May 2010
Newsletter: Ideas on Intellectual Property Law
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 564
Abstract: Muscle magazines rarely enter into discussions of patentability. But a recent case involving a nutritional supplement turned on several advertisements that ran in a body-building periodical. The defendant in this infringement case argued that the plaintiff’s patent was invalid, because the invention was anticipated or rendered obvious by a number of similar supplements advertised in fitness periodicals. The court’s decision means current and prospective patent holders should probably reconsider the implications of advertisements when it comes to their inventions.
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Tax Tips – Accelerated depreciation for building improvements – Are you a trader or an investor? – Dipping into retirement savings comes at a high price
March / April 2009
Newsletter: Tax Impact
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 564
Abstract: News items briefly discussed are the accelerated depreciation for building improvements, determining trader status and dipping into retirement savings withdrawals.
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For what it’s worth: Valuation in the courts – S corporation dispute highlights valuation challenges
Spring 2008
Newsletter: Valuation Concepts
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 564
Abstract: This issue’s “For what it’s worth: Valuation in the courts” looks at a recent divorce case that demonstrates the significant impact that “tax-affecting” an S corporation can have on a business appraisal. The case also shows that court decisions can sometimes have bearing on valuation issues debated in other venues. Citations: Bernier v. Bernier (2007 Mass. LEXIS 598, May 7, 2007). Gross v. Commissioner of Internal Revenue (272 F. 3d 333, 6th Cir. 2007, cert. denied, 537 U.S. 827, 2002). Delaware Open MRI Radiology Associates v. Kessler (898 A 2d 290, 327, Del. Ct. Ch. 2006).