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  • Now is the time for MEPs – DOL regulations liberalize commonality requirement

    February / March 2020
    Newsletter: Employee Benefits Update

    Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50

    Word count: 782

    Abstract: What are multiple employer plans (MEPs) and “open” MEPs? For sponsors of small defined contribution plans, now is the time to ask these questions, thanks to a liberalization of the Department of Labor (DOL) regulations governing MEPs that took effect last October. This article examines what MEPs are (open or otherwise), and what’s in it for plan sponsors. 29 C.F.R. 2510.3-55(c)(2)

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  • 5 tips for managing and improving your firm’s cash flow

    Fall 2019
    Newsletter: Law Firm Management

    Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50

    Word count: 782

    Abstract: While many law firms focus on profitability, some firms can overlook the critical role that cash flow plays in both day-to-day operations and long-term sustainability. After all, law firms can’t generate revenue if they don’t have sufficient cash to keep the doors open. This article examines five practices that can help position firms for success and growth.

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  • Opting out of the new partnership audit regime

    Summer 2018
    Newsletter: Law Firm Management

    Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50

    Word count: 782

    Abstract: The Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015 (BBA) changed how partnerships are audited. Proposed IRS rules for partnership audits under the law apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2017, but some partnerships can choose to opt out. This article summarizes what law firms organized as partnerships need to know. A sidebar explains how to find the right partnership representative.

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  • The Section 1031 exchange – Why it’s such a great estate planning tool

    March / April 2016
    Newsletter: Tax Impact

    Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50

    Word count: 782

    Abstract: A Section 1031 like-kind exchange allows taxpayers to exchange one or more pieces of business or investment real estate for other business or investment real estate without recognizing capital gain. The only limitation is that the value of the new properties should be equal to or greater than the value of the existing properties. This article discusses safe harbors to be aware of and how a Sec. 1031 exchange can harness the power of estate planning through such means as exchanging properties for tenancy-in-common interests.

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  • Retaining customers after your acquisition

    June / July 2015
    Newsletter: Merger & Acquisition Focus

    Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50

    Word count: 782

    Abstract: The period immediately following the close of an M&A deal is fragile for customer relations, and buyers that don’t handle customers carefully could experience substantial attrition. This article lists some of the most common reasons customers flee and advises buyers to create a detailed retention plan to prevent losses. It also stresses the importance of good communication. A sidebar provides tips for keeping sales, marketing and customer service staff on board.

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  • Step up to a bond ladder

    September / October 2013
    Newsletter: Planning for Prosperity / Wealth Management Advisor

    Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50

    Word count: 782

    Abstract: Today’s low interest rate environment is a double-edged sword for many investors. While it’s nice to lock in an attractive rate on a mortgage, paltry returns on fixed-income investments make it difficult to generate income from savings. Longer-term bonds generally offer higher yields, but increase interest-rate risk. But investing in a bond ladder can diversify bond holdings and generate steady income over a specific period of time with reduced interest rate risk. This article explains how bond laddering works and the advantages it offers.

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  • Parting words: Severance package sparks lawsuit

    September / October 2012
    Newsletter: Employment Law Briefing

    Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50

    Word count: 782

    Abstract: Can an employer’s offer of a severance package constitute an adverse employment action? That was the question in a case heard by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit. Here the plaintiff sued her employer for gender discrimination under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, claiming she’d been offered a less favorable severance package than similarly situated male employees. The district court found that "the terms and conditions of the severance package do not constitute an actionable adverse employment action under Title VII" — but this article explains why the Fourth Circuit felt otherwise. Citation: Gerner v. County of Chesterfield, No. 11-1218, March 16, 2012 (4th Cir.); Hishon v. King & Spalding, No. 82-940, May 22, 1984 (Supreme Court)

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  • Ailing programs require your attention

    August / September 2012
    Newsletter: Nonprofit Agendas

    Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50

    Word count: 782

    Abstract: It’s not uncommon for nonprofits to keep programs long after they’ve stopped being effective. But a “we’ve always done it this way” attitude can prevent an organization from meeting its mission. Community and membership needs change, and a nonprofit must change with them. This article shows how to weigh program effectiveness through the use of surveys, demographic data, community input and specific metrics, and looks at options for programs that aren’t measuring up.

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  • IT security: Is your program still effective?

    Winter 2012
    Newsletter: Community Banking Advisor

    Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50

    Word count: 782

    Abstract: In June 2011, the FFIEC issued Supplement to Authentication in an Internet Banking Environment, urging banks to tighten their controls on customer authentication. The FFIEC concluded that common authentication methods and controls have “become less effective” in an “increasingly hostile online environment.” This article shows how hackers have become more sophisticated, giving rise to the necessity of developing more complex defenses. These include “layered security” strategies, such as “out-of-band” authentication of high-risk transactions. The article lists additional tools and tactics recommended by the agency.

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  • Greening the hospital: It’s no longer optional

    Fall 2010
    Newsletter: Healthcare Management Advisor

    Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50

    Word count: 782

    Abstract: Many hospitals don’t have a complete understanding of the impact their facilities have on the environment, including the presence of toxins, the dollars spent on harmful products and processes, the health effects on patients and employees, the energy efficiency of hospital activities, and the volumes of waste that they disgorge. This article looks at some of the situations that may be present in a hospital and how to address them. These involve a hospital’s supply chains, waste disposal system, facility design and operations, and food service. A sidebar lists three online sources that can help hospitals improve their “environmental health.”

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  • Identify a qualified appraiser with these questions

    July / August 2009
    Newsletter: Viewpoint on Value

    Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50

    Word count: 782

    Abstract: This article offers advice to help attorneys identify qualified valuation experts and facilitate questioning in deposition and at trial. It lists several points that can help determine whether an appraiser is qualified, including years of experience, percentage of time spent valuing businesses and professional business valuation credentials. The article suggests that obtaining clarification up front can help attorneys get the most from a valuator’s expertise and avoid costly mistakes.

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  • Take advantage of automatic enrollment in safe harbor plans

    Year End 2008
    Newsletter: Employee Benefits Update

    Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50

    Word count: 782

    Abstract: The Pension Protection Act of 2006 (PPA) provided significant incentives and changes to the rules surrounding automatic enrollment plans. Why would you want this type of plan? This article looks at all the advantages of these plans.

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