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Need an exit strategy? Consider an ESOP
Summer 2023
Newsletter: Construction Industry Advisor
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 954
Abstract: Just like any business, a construction company needs a succession plan, employee benefits and ways to attract and retain motivated workers. Believe it or not, an employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) can accomplish all these objectives in one fell swoop. This article explains how ESOPs work and what advantages they offer. It also notes the downsides to be aware of. A sidebar points out some specific things that construction business owners need to know about ESOPs before establishing one.
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Should you establish a retirement plan governance committee?
October / November 2020
Newsletter: Employee Benefits Update
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 954
Abstract: Retirement plan governance is the system through which key decisions are made about strategy and operations — including plan design, administration and investment choices. Typically, at the core of plan governance is an official plan committee. Although the Department of Labor (DOL) and IRS don’t require a plan governance committee, it’s widely considered a best practice. This article reviews what plan sponsors should know about setting up and maintaining a plan committee, while a short sidebar highlights ERISA’s “procedural prudence” standard.
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Who gets the patent? USPTO issues final rules on first-to-file system
June / July 2013
Newsletter: Ideas on Intellectual Property Law
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 954
Abstract: This article takes a look at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office’s long-awaited final rules and examination guidelines on the first-inventor-to-file provisions of the America Invents Act. Many of the regulations, which took effect in March, are similar to the earlier proposed regulations — but some significant amendments have been made. A sidebar explains how U.S. patents and patent applications can reach back to a foreign priority date in certain circumstances.
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Handle mergers with care
Fall 2011
Newsletter: Community Banking Advisor
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 954
Abstract: The possibility of rising regulatory capital requirements has prompted many banks to consider a merger as a potential compliance strategy. These complex transactions raise a variety of corporate, financial, valuation, regulatory, tax and liability issues. This article provides an introduction to the merger process — with a focus on tax-free transactions. A sidebar offers a checklist to ensure that all the bases are covered during each phase of the merger process.
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Control your debt (so it won’t control you)
May / June 2009
Newsletter: Contractor
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 954
Abstract: As fuel costs fluctuate and project income becomes less reliable, contractors are increasing their debt load in record numbers. In fact, most contractors have come to depend on debt as a source of liquidity to keep their operations running smoothly. Yet, in an unstable economy, having a plan for managing debt is vital — especially now that bankruptcy is more common than ever. This article offers some tips on putting together just such a plan.