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When it comes to taxes, getting married may cost you
November / December 2019
Newsletter: Tax Impact
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 714
Abstract: One byproduct of the U.S. tax system, under which married couples file joint tax returns, is that marriage may produce a tax penalty or bonus, depending on a couple’s particular circumstances. In other words, when couples marry, their tax liability may be more or less than their individual tax liabilities combined. Using fictional examples, this article explains how getting married can affect your tax bill. A sidebar provides financial and estate planning steps to take if you’re getting remarried.
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4 common reasons dealerships fail
Summer 2019
Newsletter: Auto Focus
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 714
Abstract: Dealership owners have a responsibility to plan for worst-case scenarios. This article addresses four common reasons behind dealership failure and some steps dealer-owners can take to avoid them.
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4 common reasons dealerships fail
July / August 2019
Newsletter: Dealer Insights
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 714
Abstract: Dealership owners have a responsibility to plan for worst-case scenarios. This article addresses four common reasons behind dealership failure and some steps dealer-owners can take to avoid them.
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State and local taxes – Get a clear idea of your SALT obligations
September / October 2017
Newsletter: Dealer Insights
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 714
Abstract: When a dealership operates stores in different cities and states, it may be responsible to other municipalities and states for payments of state and local income and sales and use taxes. And many state and city governments are ramping up enforcement of filing requirements of out-of-state companies as they attempt to balance their budgets. This article explains the role of nexus and offers suggestions to simplify the process.
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How to score a home run with your board meeting minutes
Summer 2016
Newsletter: Profitable Solutions for Nonprofits
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 714
Abstract: Minutes of a nonprofit board’s meetings may seem like a mere formality, but they’re much more than that. Board meeting minutes reflect on the board of directors and the organization’s actions. Savvy nonprofits don’t bunt their way through creating these documents — they try to hit them “out of the park.” This article offers some best practices for developing minutes that will document board meetings clearly and accurately.
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Beware of risky litigation strategies
November / December 2013
Newsletter: Valuation & Litigation Briefing / Litigation & Valuation Report
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 714
Abstract: This article discusses two recent patent infringement cases involving damages strategies that backfired. In one, the plaintiff prevailed because it not only had a strong history of preinfringement sales, but also because its outside expert presented an analysis that was “based on sound economic proof confirmed by the historical record.” In the other case, the plaintiff prevailed on liability, but the defendant’s motion for summary judgment on damages was granted because the plaintiff had failed to offer expert testimony in support of its reasonable royalty calculations. Both cases highlight the need to engage qualified valuators when heading into court.
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You have been WARNed — Recent case addresses notice requirement for mass layoffs
January / February 2013
Newsletter: Employment Law Briefing
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 714
Abstract: In late 2008, the national economic crisis hit the steel business hard — including U.S. Steel. When it laid off workers before the end of the year, the union sued, claiming that the company had not given 60 days’ notice, as required by the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act. The company claimed its actions were protected by the act’s "unforeseeable business circumstances" exception. This article explains why the Eighth Circuit agreed. Citation: United Steel Workers of America Local 2660 v. United States Steel Corporation, No. 11-3002, July 2, 2012 (8th Cir.)
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Multistate taxation — Give your business a nexus checkup
September / October 2012
Newsletter: Tax Impact
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 714
Abstract: Whether a business is subject to another state’s income, franchise, sales and use, or other taxes depends on whether it has a substantial connection — or “nexus” — with that state. But the rules regarding nexus vary from tax to tax, state to state and even locality to locality, so understanding and complying with multistate tax obligations can be a challenge. This article discusses what might trigger nexus and looks at legislative attempts to make multistate tax compliance easier. In the meantime, to avoid unexpected tax liabilities, it may be beneficial for businesses to work with their tax advisors to conduct periodic nexus checkups.
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Plaintiff wins case but still loses profits
Spring 2012
Newsletter: Expert / Valuation & Litigation Concepts
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 714
Abstract: When a Wall Street trader-turned-fitness-guru discovered that a couple of her employees had stolen her proprietary information to set up a competing business, she “successfully” sued — yet failed to recover the lost profits she sought. This article illustrates the importance of proving not just liability but also damages. It also shows how a financial expert can make or break a case. Citation: Pure Power Boot Camp v. Warrior Fitness Boot Camp, No. 08 Civ. 4810 (THK), Sept. 12, 2011 (S.D.N.Y.)
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Rolling trouble: Runaway truck leads to ADEA case
November / December 2010
Newsletter: Employment Law Briefing
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 714
Abstract: Many lawsuits spring from alleged unlawful termination. But this article looks at one case in which the court considered whether an employer had violated the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) when it wouldn’t reinstate a driver after an accident. This case wasn’t about the driver’s termination, which both parties agreed was based on a legitimate disciplinary policy. Rather, the case focused on the allegedly discriminatory refusal to reinstate the plaintiff as other, younger employees had been after being fired for the same or similar conduct.
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Fairness opinions can help provide needed assurance
September / October 2009
Newsletter: Valuation & Litigation Briefing / Litigation & Valuation Report
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 714
Abstract: Many shareholders have challenged transactions that seem to benefit corporate “insiders,” believing that the decision makers aren’t fulfilling their fiduciary duty to act in the best interests of the corporation and its shareholders. But companies can help insulate their directors and officers from personal liability and avoid shareholder litigation by obtaining a fairness opinion — a written opinion from an independent financial expert that a proposed transaction is fair, from a financial perspective, to the corporation’s shareholders or a particular group of shareholders.
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Building a successful hospital-physician employment model
Winter 2009
Newsletter: Vital Signs
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 714
Abstract: Hospitals and health systems are employing physicians at an increased rate. Why? The economic impact of rising costs of running practices, an inability to recruit young physicians into private practice, the decrease in reimbursement and the challenges of running a private business all have physicians looking for alternatives to private practice. This article examines how organizations can mitigate the risks of this employment model.
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Put your money where your mouth is – Communicating effectively with M&A stakeholders
April / May 2008
Newsletter: Merger & Acquisition Focus
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 714
Abstract: Clearly communicating an M&A with employees, investors and other stakeholders can mean the difference between a good deal and no deal. Market perceptions play a critical role in how mergers progress, so both sellers and buyers need to develop a formal communications plan that will help relieve anxiety about impending changes and drum up internal and external support. The plan should cover the timing and form of communications, explaining the benefits of the transaction and responding to frequently asked questions. (Updated 7/31/12)
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A QPRT lets you have your cake and eat it too
April / May 2008
Newsletter: Focus
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 714
Abstract: Most estate planning strategies involve some tradeoffs. For example, typically, to remove assets from your taxable estate, you must relinquish control over them. One estate planning tool, however, comes close to letting you have your cake and eat it too: the qualified personal residence trust (QPRT). This article discusses how a properly designed QPRT allows you to transfer your home to your children or other relatives and remove its value from your estate — while you continue to live in it.