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Estate planning – Keeping the peace in a blended family
September / October 2023
Newsletter: Planning for Prosperity / Wealth Management Advisor
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 646
Abstract: Blended family life can be complicated — particularly when it comes to estate planning. This article describes several tools that can preserve wealth for various heirs while also helping families avoid resentment and squabbles. These tools include wills, trusts, prenuptial agreements and durable powers of attorney.
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Buck the odds – Successfully hiring and retaining lateral attorneys
Fall 2022
Newsletter: Law Firm Management
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 646
Abstract: When law firms consider lateral hiring, most see it as a way to add niche expertise and management experience while bringing in new clients. However, according to a recent survey by Decipher Investigative Intelligence and ALM Intelligence, nearly half of the respondents indicated that the majority of their firm’s laterals underperform when it comes to bringing their stated books of business. This article reminds law firms to carefully consider the need for lateral hires as the costs of bringing them on can be high.
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How to expand options and improve your bank’s bottom line
Spring 2022
Newsletter: Community Banking Advisor
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 646
Abstract: Community banks continue to deal with economic uncertainty as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on businesses and organizations. They’re also faced with an increasingly rapid pace of technological change affecting many aspects of banking. This article suggests that banks may want to consider adding some new business lines that can increase their fee income and help stabilize profits.
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Letter of instruction – Express final wishes to heirs using your own words
September / October 2021
Newsletter: Estate Planner
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 646
Abstract: An estate plan is a legal document, and because of that its language can be rather technical. Consider writing a letter of instruction to family members to communicate intentions in plain language. This article details what to address in the letter.
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So you’ve dipped into savings … What to do next with your retirement account
July / August 2021
Newsletter: Planning for Prosperity / Wealth Management Advisor
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 646
Abstract: Tapping an IRA, 401(k) plan or other tax-deferred account to pay current expenses can derail a retirement savings plan. Unfortunately, some people reached that point in 2020. This article talks about how the CARES Act and Consolidated Appropriations Act can help get retirement savers back on track.
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Cosmetic differences – Copyright Act preempts state law claims over makeup artistry
Year End 2020
Newsletter: Ideas on Intellectual Property Law
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 646
Abstract: To qualify for copyright protection, works must be “fixed in a tangible medium of expression.” Does human skin count as a tangible medium of expression? The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit considered that question in a recent case — but in the end held off on a decision. This article reviews the court’s decision to find a different basis for ruling against the plaintiff. Mourabit v. Klein, No. 19-2142, June 8, 2020, 2d Cir.
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How’s your revenue cycle?
Fall 2019
Newsletter: Rx for Practice Management / Practice Management Advisor
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 646
Abstract: To stay financially healthy, a medical practice needs to make sure it’s operating in a way that will maximize revenue and minimize waste. The article notes that, at least once a year, it’s important to assess a practice’s strengths and weaknesses in a variety of revenue cycle functional areas. This assessment will help determine what areas could be streamlined or improved to help the practice operate at an optimal level.
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A second walk down the aisle can complicate estate planning
April / May 2019
Newsletter: Insight on Estate Planning
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 646
Abstract: An estate planning rule of thumb is to review (and, if necessary, revise) one’s estate plan in light of major life events. Such events include a marriage, birth of a child and a divorce. A second marriage also calls for an estate plan review. This article details areas of an estate plan that should be scrutinized in the event of a second marriage.
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What’s fair in copyright and trademark… Alleged infringement of technical standards raises questions
February / March 2019
Newsletter: Ideas on Intellectual Property Law
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 646
Abstract: Thousands of private organizations produce technical standards, some of which are incorporated into laws by federal, state and local governments. A federal court of appeals recently considered whether these organizations can invoke copyright and trademark laws to prevent the unauthorized copying and distribution of such works. This article reviews the case in which the court failed to provide a conclusive answer, focusing instead on fair use matters. American Society for Testing and Materials v. Public.Resource.Org, Inc., No. 17-7035, July 17, 2018, D.C. Cir.
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What are the three levels of value?
July / August 2018
Newsletter: Valuation & Litigation Briefing / Litigation & Valuation Report
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 646
Abstract: The level of value used in a business valuation may affect an expert’s analyses and techniques. This article explains how experts determine the appropriate level of value and why it’s critical to make this determination before work begins.
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Don’t delay – What you need to know about delay damages
November / December 2017
Newsletter: Real Estate Advisor
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 646
Abstract: It’s bound to happen occasionally: A perfectly timed construction project hits an unexpected snag, leading to major financial repercussions. When an owner causes the delay, the parties may wind up in court to determine how to allocate damages — no easy task when a contractor’s costs span multiple projects. This article reviews two ways to determine overhead allocations and discusses other damages contractors may seek.
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Get well with metrics – Measuring the right data can improve revenue cycle management
Summer 2017
Newsletter: Healthcare Management Advisor
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 646
Abstract: Hospitals that are most successful at revenue cycle management (RCM) almost always rely on close monitoring of specific metrics. This article provides several examples of relevant metrics that hospital management should track to optimize their revenue cycle, including the net collection rate, the clean claim rate and denial rates. The article points out that making continual adjustments to RCM based on frequent updates of these important rates will help institutions thrive.
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Case closed – Company had no duty to disclose SEC investigation
June / July 2016
Newsletter: Public Company Insights
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 646
Abstract: For public companies, determining whether to disclose an SEC investigation can be difficult. This article covers a recent federal court case that provides valuable guidance on the issue, ruling that the company wasn’t obliged to disclose an ongoing investigation. However, readers are cautioned that it may still be advisable to disclose such investigations in some circumstances.
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Continuity planning – Be realistic — prepare for a disaster
April / May 2016
Newsletter: Nonprofit Agendas
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 646
Abstract: Because of the real threats of a natural or man-made disaster, every nonprofit should have an effective disaster or “business continuity” plan in place. This article explores what a complete continuity plan should entail and how to implement one. Among the topics discussed are: identifying risks and adverse postdisaster scenarios, forming a disaster planning team, communicating with the community, and staff training. A sidebar looks at Department of Homeland Security recommendations for developing IT recovery strategies.
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Cybercrime – Get ready to fight back
Summer 2015
Newsletter: Profitable Solutions for Nonprofits
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 646
Abstract: Cyber thieves don’t physically grab keys or force an entry into a home, but the damage they do to an organization can be just as consequential. If a nonprofit becomes the victim of cybercrime, it could suffer a blow to its reputation that’s impossible to overcome. So it’s important that a nonprofit assess its risks of data breaches carefully, and implement effective security policies and procedures. This article discusses some key considerations.
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Developing story on the validity of digital-imaging patents
Year End 2014
Newsletter: Ideas on Intellectual Property Law
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 646
Abstract: In June of this year, the U.S. Supreme Court decided that merely requiring generic computer implementation of a business process doesn’t transform that abstract idea into a patent-eligible invention. Less than a month later, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit put this decision to work in a case addressing whether an “improved device profile” involved in digital image processing was patent eligible. This article looks at the details. Digitech Image Technologies, LLC v. Electronics for Imaging, Inc., Nos. 2013-1600, -1601, -1602, -1603, -1604, -1605, -1606, -1607, -1608, -1609, -1610, -1611, -1612, -1613, -1614, -1615, -1616, -1617, -1618, July 11, 2014 (Fed. Cir.) Alice Corp. Pty. Ltd. v. CLS Bank Int’l, No. 13-298, June 19, 2014 (Supreme Court)