2008
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Contractors may face new public safety liability
January / February 2008
Newsletter: Construction Law Briefing
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 478
Abstract: It’s fairly safe to say that most general contractors know that they must secure their job sites to protect not only those who work there, but also the general public. Yet a recent lawsuit against the Washington, D.C., public transit authority could signal the development of a new kind of legal liability related to public safety. This article explains the details.
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Subcontractor focus – Miller Act time limits may affect payment contingency
January / February 2008
Newsletter: Construction Law Briefing
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 870
Abstract: In the hope of shifting away some of the risk of a government’s refusal to pay general contractors on public projects often insert so-called “pay when paid” clauses in their subcontracts. Recent federal court decisions based on the Miller Act, however, limit a payment bond surety’s ability to use “pay when paid” clauses. This article examines one example of these limitations in a recent West Virginia case, and a sidebar looks at a similar decision.
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Seeing a claim through to fruition requires an eye for details
January / February 2008
Newsletter: Construction Law Briefing
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 612
Abstract: One might assume that a claim for “differing site conditions” would cover items such as additional pile depths and the removal and replacement of unsuitable subsurface material under slab-on-grade floors. This article looks at a case involving the Army Corps of Engineers and a storage base in Israel that shows a court might not make the same assumption.
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Dealer Digest – Inventory scanning can beat scammers, slip-ups
January / February 2008
Newsletter: Dealer Insights
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 529
Abstract: This feature looks at some of the latest issues affecting auto dealers, including how inventory scanning can prevent fraud and employee mistakes; the worrisome upside-down car loan trend; and using dealership blogs as an effective marketing tool.
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Starting over – Your new best friend: The factory rep
January / February 2008
Newsletter: Dealer Insights
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 493
Abstract: The relationship you have with your factory representative could mean the difference between having a successful year and just edging by. Much can change in the fast-changing world of automakers, and when it does, you need to be ready to build a rapport with your new rep from the ground up. (Updated 5/30/12)
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Solving the parts department puzzle
January / February 2008
Newsletter: Dealer Insights
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 344
Abstract: Managing a parts department is a little like putting together a picture puzzle. But if you manage the seemingly overwhelming number of pieces properly, a profitable picture can emerge. The article includes tips on inventory control systems, stock and special orders and third-party parts. (Updated 12/30/12)
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Is it time for HSAs? Recent changes offer additional enticements
January / February 2008
Newsletter: Dealer Insights
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 660
Abstract: If you don’t yet offer Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) to your dealership’s employees, now may be the time to start. Learn about some key changes in the world of HSAs that make them more enticing than ever, and how to give your employees a valuable new benefit at minimum cost.
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Think big (but think carefully) – 3 questions to ask when eyeing an acquisition
January / February 2008
Newsletter: Dealer Insights
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 927
Abstract: If you’re thinking about acquiring another dealership on this challenging financial landscape, you need to realize that it’s a critical move which could impact you positively or negatively for years to come. To keep yourself on course, it’s important to focus on three major questions: Are you financially strong enough, would the deal lessen your risk, and is the prospective staff compatible with your business?
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Construction Success Story – VoIP helps one contractor lower expenses
January / February 2008
Newsletter: Contractor
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 392
Abstract: While meeting with his financial advisor to discuss escalating expenses, a roofing and siding contractor in a growing suburban area mentioned that his telephone bills seemed to be growing exponentially each quarter. One potential solution that came to the advisor’s mind almost immediately was a Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) system — a technology that digitizes phone calls, allowing them to be transmitted via the Internet.
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Crackdown on illegal hiring looms
January / February 2008
Newsletter: Contractor
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 563
Abstract: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and Census Bureau data show that foreign-born workers are critical to the construction industry. Problem is, contractors often can’t — or don’t — verify that their employees are eligible to work in the United States. And, as this article warns, Uncle Sam is starting to take more notice.
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Stay in the driver’s seat with sound fleet management
January / February 2008
Newsletter: Contractor
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 532
Abstract: One of the many questions that cost-conscious contractors often struggle with is how to manage their company vehicles. How often should they be replaced? How should hours of use be accurately tracked? Are vehicles costing too much? This article explains how sound fleet management can help answer critical questions such as these and, ideally, save contractors money. (Updated 3/23/12)
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Is your business structure still a perfect fit?
January / February 2008
Newsletter: Contractor
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 674
Abstract: Most contractors wouldn’t dream of allowing a construction project to run unsupervised according to the original plans, because circumstances can change. The same is true of business structure: The ownership form that was once a perfect fit may eventually need to be adjusted. Beginning with the two most popular choices, this article provides a snapshot of each. (Updated 3/23/12)
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Tax planning for 2008 and beyond – Looking forward by looking back
January / February 2008
Newsletter: Contractor
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 839
Abstract: As a new calendar year begins, construction business owners may want to look back to last year for some strategic planning cues. For example, the Small Business and Work Opportunity Tax Act of 2007 (SBWOTA) included more than $4.8 billion in tax breaks for businesses. This article demonstrates how SBWOTA offers contractors some opportunities to plan strategically for this year and beyond.
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Tax Tips
January / February 2008
Newsletter: Tax Impact
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 532
Abstract: News items briefly discussed are the IRS’s random audit program, lodging expenses, out-of-state purchases, and what to do when the IRS or a state taxing authority informs a taxpayer of a discrepancy or mistake in a tax return.
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5 post-year-end tax strategies to reduce your 2007 tax bill
January / February 2008
Newsletter: Tax Impact
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 561
Abstract: Now that you’ve “closed the books” on the 2007 tax year, you may think you’re finished tax planning for it. But there’s still time for you to implement these five post-year-end strategies that can reduce your 2007 tax bill. This article suggests making an IRA contribution, checking receipts, simplifying your retirement plan, reviewing losses and taking the expensing election.
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Bulletproofing your FLP
January / February 2008
Newsletter: Tax Impact
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 1208
Abstract: During the last decade, family limited partnerships (FLPs) have come under increasingly intense fire from the IRS. But that doesn’t mean they’ve lost any of their muscle as an estate- and succession-planning tool. What it does mean is that the IRS may attempt to shoot down an FLP it believes is nothing more than a tax-avoidance scheme. This article explores how to create an FLP that’s bulletproof — or at least bullet resistant.