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When it comes to retaliation claims, severity counts
March / April 2013
Newsletter: Employment Law Briefing
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 669
Abstract: A postal worker taking medication for schizoaffective disorder faced insults from his supervisors due to his slow work pace, which was induced by the medication. As this article describes, he eventually resigned, and then sued. After losing two claims at the district court level, he appealed the claim of retaliatory harassment leading to constructive discharge. While the First Circuit sympathized, it ruled that he couldn’t establish his prima facie claim because the actions against him did not meet the standard of “materially adverse.” Alvarado v. Donahoe, No. 11-1686, July 19, 2012 (1st Cir.)
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Why now is prime time for a fraud sweep
November / December 2012
Newsletter: Advocate's Edge / Litigation Support
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 669
Abstract: For many companies, the end of the calendar year is an ideal time to conduct a fraud sweep with the help of a forensic accounting expert. This article discusses the kinds of documents a fraud expert will scrutinize, how employee behavior can be a tipoff to fraud and how companies can deal with suspicions.
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Don’t let your good deeds go unrewarded
March / April 2011
Newsletter: Tax Impact
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 669
Abstract: U.S. tax law is generous in providing tax deductions for charitable gifts — but the donor must be able to substantiate each dollar or asset given in order to receive a deduction. This article discusses the documentation requirements for different amounts of cash and noncash contributions and when it’s necessary to obtain an appraisal.
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2 smart property management strategies for today’s economy
September / October 2009
Newsletter: Real Estate Advisor
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 669
Abstract: As the weak economy continues, real estate investors are taking a hard look at ways to maximize the profitability of property management. While some developers delve into management themselves, others are focusing their search on streamlined processes and cost-cutting measures. Fortunately, smart strategies exist that can help to achieve these goals. Two of the best: finding a good property manager and using Web-based property management software.
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The self-canceling installment note: A calculated risk
Year End 2008
Newsletter: Insight on Estate Planning
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
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Abstract: There are many estate planning techniques that minimize or even eliminate gift and estate taxes when transferring assets to family members. But, often, the most powerful techniques have a significant drawback: mortality risk. A person must outlive the trust’s term to realize the benefits. A self-canceling installment note (SCIN) is an option for those who are in poor health and not expecting to reach their actuarial life expectancy. This article discusses how SCINs work.
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Do you know how to price your products?
Winter 2008
Newsletter: Manufacturer
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
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Abstract: Like most businesses, manufacturers must make enough profit on their product sales to generate an adequate return on investment. The difference for manufacturers is that setting prices based on margin information may not adequately reflect production time. A high-margin product that moves through the plant slowly may actually be less profitable than a low-margin product produced in half the time. This article examines several ways to approach pricing. (Updated: 3/20/12)