2013
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Beyond the rate increase — Final rule issued on Medicare IPPS payment policies
Winter 2013
Newsletter: Healthcare Management Advisor
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 632
Abstract: CMS recently issued its final rule updating the fiscal year 2013 Medicare payment policies and rates under the Inpatient Prospective Payment System. This 1,100-page rule implements key elements of two new programs under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and the Inpatient Quality Reporting (IQR) Program, among other things. Hospitals can lose part of their operating payments if they fail to meet these programs’ standards. This article discusses provisions of the rule that affect readmissions, value-based purchasing and IQR.
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Prescription for profit — Latest technology can reduce costs, enhance patient care
Winter 2013
Newsletter: Healthcare Management Advisor
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 647
Abstract: E-prescribing has been gaining in popularity with physicians, patients and hospitals, for it can boost profitability by reducing both costs and the likelihood of litigation. And it’s likely that it will eventually become mandatory for hospitals. This article shows how e-prescribing improves both accuracy and efficiency. But it also describes a couple of issues that hospitals need to consider before choosing an e-prescribing system.
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Win the battle for objectivity with a rebuttal report
Winter 2013
Newsletter: Expert / Valuation & Litigation Concepts
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 731
Abstract: Along with accuracy, objectivity lies among the primary demands of courts and other parties when it comes to business valuations. But, when an appraisal doesn’t win the approval of a court or shareholder, another appraiser can be brought in to issue a rebuttal report to lend further objectivity to the proceedings. This article shows how rebuttal reports can be useful in a variety of situations.
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Valuing S corporations — Recent divorce case sheds light on tax affecting
Winter 2013
Newsletter: Expert / Valuation & Litigation Concepts
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 721
Abstract: A recently decided divorce case in Massachusetts sheds some interesting light on an issue critical to the valuation of S corporations: tax affecting. Recently, the state’s appellate court addressed this contentious process, which reduces a company’s projected income by deducting hypothetical corporate income taxes. Citation: Bernier v. Bernier, No. 11-P-394, June 29, 2012 (Appeals Court of Mass.); Delaware Open MRI Radiology Assocs., P.A. v. Kessler, C.A., No. 275-N, April 25, 2006 (Del. Court of Chancery)
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E-discovery in the cloud: 3 key issues for attorneys
Winter 2013
Newsletter: Expert / Valuation & Litigation Concepts
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 495
Abstract: Both individuals and businesses are turning to the Internet “cloud” to store their data. Yet use of the cloud raises some thorny issues related to the discovery of electronic data — known more succinctly as “e-discovery.” Cloud data is not always as easily retrievable for discovery purposes as it is for practical purposes. This article discusses three key issues of which attorneys should be aware.
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Adjustments needed? — Common considerations when evaluating financial statements
Winter 2013
Newsletter: Expert / Valuation & Litigation Concepts
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 918
Abstract: Because of their distinctive characteristics, companies account for financial results in different ways — even when conforming to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). As a result, appraisers must decide whether to adjust a company’s financial statements to estimate its fair market value. This article takes a closer look at specific categories of adjustments, including accounting methods and control issues. A sidebar warns against double-counting an interest’s lack of control in regard to interrelated valuation components.
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Estate Planning Red Flag — You’re married and relocating into or out of a community property state
January / February 2013
Newsletter: Estate Planner
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 446
Abstract: In community property states, money earned and property acquired by either spouse during marriage generally belongs to the "community" — meaning each spouse has an undivided one-half interest (regardless of how property is titled). When one spouse dies, his or her share of community property goes to the surviving spouse unless a will provides otherwise. But couples who relocate to or from a community property state may find that the new state’s laws affect their property rights in unexpected ways. This article explains the importance of modifying a will or using trusts or other tools to ensure that an estate plan continues to operate as desired.
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Planning your digital legacy
January / February 2013
Newsletter: Estate Planner
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 689
Abstract: In an increasingly digital world, people often overlook digital assets when developing an estate plan, and the consequences can be disastrous. With no paper trail, a decedent’s family members may be unaware that certain assets exist, or may need a court order to have someone hack into a password-protected computer. Or, if a small-business owner dies and his or her family lacks access to important information, the business may suffer. This article discusses strategies for ensuring that family or personal representatives have access to important records when the time comes.
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Are your children prepared to handle your wealth?
January / February 2013
Newsletter: Estate Planner
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 837
Abstract: Parents who have built up a large estate and are eager to share their wealth with their children may be concerned about the kids’ ability to handle it. Fortunately, there are ways to help ensure children won’t blow through their inheritance at a young age. This article discusses creating incentive trusts, educating children on money management, being smart with distributions to them, and communicating with them about the reasons behind the decisions taken.
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Tax deal reshapes estate planning landscape
January / February 2013
Newsletter: Estate Planner
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 956
Abstract: The American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 (ATRA), signed on Jan. 2, not only averted the United States’ descent over the "fiscal cliff," but includes some welcome relief from both the large estate tax increases that had been scheduled to go into effect in 2013 and the uncertainty that has plagued the federal estate tax regime in recent years. This article examines the act’s effect on estate, gift and generation-skipping transfer (GST) tax rates and exemptions; exemption portability; and other estate planning provisions. A sidebar notes that the act makes it easier to convert a traditional retirement plan account into a Roth account.
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In treatment (or not): An FMLA case
January / February 2013
Newsletter: Employment Law Briefing
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 877
Abstract: If an employee exceeds approved Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) time off for a medical procedure by visiting the doctor’s office at a separate location prior to the procedure, does that time qualify as "treatment"? No, according to the Seventh Circuit. This article discusses a case that illustrates the complexity of defining "treatment" according to the FMLA. Citation: Jones v. C &D Technologies, Inc., No. 11-3400, June 28, 2012 (7th Cir.)
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All joking aside — Tenth Circuit addresses hostile work environment
January / February 2013
Newsletter: Employment Law Briefing
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 765
Abstract: When a food service worker felt she was the object of racially insensitive jokes — even after her complaints to management — she requested a transfer to a different department. This was denied, and she was fired after she failed to return to work. She sued, alleging that she’d been subjected to a hostile work environment and then constructively discharged in violation of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. But had she been subjected to enough abuse to make her claim of a hostile work environment stick? This article looks at the Tenth Circuit’s verdict. Citation: Hernandez v. Valley View Hospital, No. 11–1244, June 26, 2012 (10th Cir.)
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Same-sex discrimination cases pose added challenges
January / February 2013
Newsletter: Employment Law Briefing
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 1071
Abstract: Even under the most clear-cut circumstances, dealing with sexual harassment allegations poses challenges for employers. When same-sex discrimination is involved, however, the challenges are often compounded. This article discusses a case involving a worker who quit when he believed his employer was insufficiently responsive to his allegations of sexual harassment by a same-sex co-worker. The article also describes a test the Supreme Court adopted in 1998 to be used in same-sex cases, and why the Sixth Circuit ruled against the plaintiff in this present-day instance. A sidebar looks at the 1998 case. Citations: Wasek v. Arrow Energy Services, Inc., No. 10-2418, June 20, 2012 (6th Cir.). Oncale v. Sundowner Offshore Services, Inc., No. 96-568, March 4, 1998 (Supreme Court). Redd v. New York State Division of Parole, No. 10-1410-cv, May 4, 2012 (2nd Cir.)
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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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Dealer Digest
January / February 2013
Newsletter: Dealer Insights
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 474
Abstract: This issue’s “Dealer Digest” notes that auto shoppers are quickly moving to their smartphones and tablets as useful tools for selecting new vehicles. If dealers don’t make sure that their website “reads well” on smaller screens, their store may be left in the digital dust. Also noted is the role that a Certified Fraud Examiner can play in detecting fraud.
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Running your warranty program effectively
January / February 2013
Newsletter: Dealer Insights
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 722
Abstract: If a dealership is assessing its warranty program regularly — and fixing whatever is broken — it shouldn’t be concerned about the warranty audit that is scheduled with the manufacturer and what it might uncover. This article offers a few pointers about overseeing a warranty program and withstanding a warranty audit should one take place. These tips include training a warranty administrator to effectively process claims and training service technicians in warranty protocol.