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  • Minimizing the bite of property taxes

    November / December 2010
    Newsletter: Real Estate Advisor

    Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50

    Word count: 644

    Abstract: With many states and municipalities coming up against budget shortfalls, real estate owners and investors will likely see property tax hikes in the near future. But this article explains that there are three ways to minimize the pain: Watch out for double dipping, understand how cap rates affect property tax assessments, and take available tax credits.

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  • How do you look to your surety? – A key question in today’s economy

    July / August 2010
    Newsletter: Contractor

    Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50

    Word count: 644

    Abstract: Recently, bonding firms have been extra cautious because of the difficulties that so many construction companies have had in staying solvent. That’s why, now more than ever, it’s important for contractors to determine just how their business looks to their surety. Working capital and tangible net worth will likely sit near the top of any surety’s list of critical attributes, as will receivables and debt, performance consistency, and work in progress.

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  • How can you keep lawyers and staff engaged?

    Spring 2010
    Newsletter: Law Firm Management

    Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50

    Word count: 644

    Abstract: An attractive benefits and compensation package may woo promising lawyers and staff, but it may not be enough to keep them enthusiastic about their work and retain them. Lawyers and other employees want many of the same things in a position, including interest from management in their professional development and well-being, advancement opportunities, feeling like a valued part of a team, and stimulating and rewarding work and client interaction. Many law firms fail to fulfill these fundamental needs — but there are steps they can take to remedy the “disengaged syndrome.”

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  • The Clean Air Act – Watch your permit or lose your project

    May / June 2009
    Newsletter: Construction Law Briefing

    Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50

    Word count: 644

    Abstract: The federal Clean Air Act applies strict requirements to the permitting and construction of all coal-fired electric plants. Recently, an Illinois power company tested the flexibility of the act when challenged by a special interest group. This article discusses the resulting legal case, which holds important lessons for owners and contractors alike.

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