2015
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Making a public appearance via your footnotes
October / November 2015
Newsletter: Nonprofit Agendas
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 684
Abstract: A nonprofit’s annual financial statements are available to anyone interested in finding out more about the nonprofit. So a nonprofit’s leadership needs to understand everything that goes into financial statements, including the footnotes. This article describes some of the elements to address, including investment information and reasonably possible loss contingencies.
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Keep your eyes on the prize – 6 tips for finding and keeping event sponsors
October / November 2015
Newsletter: Nonprofit Agendas
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 830
Abstract: Sponsorship is key to having a successful annual or special event. This article offers suggestions for lining up event sponsors — and retaining them once their allegiance is obtained. A sidebar highlights how creativity can pay off when one is planning a special event.
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Ask the Advisor – Q: How should I handle an unsolicited offer for my company?
October / November 2015
Newsletter: Merger & Acquisition Focus
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 412
Abstract: Some business buyers are taking a direct route these days by cold-calling businesses that match their acquisition criteria. As this column explains, before they consider this type of offer business owners need to assess their company’s value and research recent sales of similar companies.
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Ensure your company’s secrets remain that way
October / November 2015
Newsletter: Merger & Acquisition Focus
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 645
Abstract: Several solutions are available for keeping private information from falling into the wrong hands during the M&A process. This article discusses two — the nondisclosure agreement (NDA) and the “clean team.” NDAs are used in most deals and provide the foundation for a transaction’s successful execution. Clean teams are less common, but these neutral third parties can facilitate the sharing of sensitive information.
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Using your failed M&A deal constructively – How past mistakes can strengthen new initiatives
October / November 2015
Newsletter: Merger & Acquisition Focus
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 633
Abstract: Analyzing what went wrong with a failed M&A deal can help companies avoid making the same mistake twice. This article poses questions that both buyers and sellers can ask themselves, such as “What caused the deal to fail?” and “Who was responsible for what?” After performing a deal assessment, some parties may decide they want to try to rekindle the relationship. However, they must ensure that the conditions that doomed the first deal really have changed.
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Are you in it for the long term? Consider making a strategic alliance
October / November 2015
Newsletter: Merger & Acquisition Focus
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 824
Abstract: Companies often enter into strategic alliances to pursue mutually beneficial goals, such as increased sales or lower costs. Such relationships can bear fruit in the short term and provide the perfect merger partner down the road. This article explains how an alliance enables parties to envision what a permanently combined organization might achieve — and smooth the way to an M&A deal. A sidebar discusses how to keep an alliance on track.
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Is that trademark too concise?
October / November 2015
Newsletter: Ideas on Intellectual Property Law
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 436
Abstract: Generally, an effective trademark is both concise and memorable. But being too concise can backfire on a trademark applicant if the mark is found to be “merely descriptive.” This brief article covers a recent case in point.
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Laying a low floor for copyright originality
October / November 2015
Newsletter: Ideas on Intellectual Property Law
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 605
Abstract: Things found in nature are generally considered in the public domain and not subject to copyright protection. Yet a federal appeals court recently ruled that a flooring design based on the natural aging of wood was indeed copyrightable. This article reviews the decision, which illustrates how — depending on originality — a work using uncopyrightable elements can be copyright-eligible itself.
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Supreme Court disconnects patent infringement defense
October / November 2015
Newsletter: Ideas on Intellectual Property Law
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 523
Abstract: The U.S. Supreme Court has struck down a defense that had been available to accused infringers. Specifically, the high court rejected the notion that a defendant’s good-faith belief that a patent was invalid — even if it was actually valid — was a defense to an infringement claim. This article explains the Court’s reasoning behind the decision.
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Caught in a web – Supreme Court addresses royalties and patent expiration
October / November 2015
Newsletter: Ideas on Intellectual Property Law
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 960
Abstract: In late June, the U.S. Supreme Court issued the much-anticipated ruling regarding the availability of royalties beyond a patent’s expiration date. This article explores the decision, which saw the Court decline to override a long-standing precedential rule. A sidebar looks at some ways patent holders can still seek financial recourse after their patents expire.
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Estate Planning Pitfall – You jointly own property with a family member
October / November 2015
Newsletter: Insight on Estate Planning
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 332
Abstract: A common estate planning mistake that many people make is to own property jointly with a child or other family member. True, adding a loved one to the title of your home, bank account or other property can be a simple technique for leaving property to that person without the need for probate. But any convenience gained is usually outweighed by a variety of negative consequences. This brief article details three possible negative outcomes of owning property jointly with a family member.
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Addressing adopted children or stepchildren in your estate plan
October / November 2015
Newsletter: Insight on Estate Planning
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 560
Abstract: Families that have children who are adopted, or stepchildren who haven’t been legally adopted, face unique estate planning challenges. Additional consideration must be taken when a family includes an unmarried couple in a long-term relationship and one person has biological or adopted children. As this article explains, unique family situations require using various estate planning strategies to properly address each loved one.
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Use a noncharitable purpose trust to achieve a variety of goals
October / November 2015
Newsletter: Insight on Estate Planning
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 698
Abstract: Generally, trusts must have one or more human beneficiaries, but there’s an exception for certain “purpose” trusts. One popular type of purpose trust is a charitable trust. But don’t overlook the noncharitable purpose (NCP) trust. This article explains the pluses and minuses of an NCP trust.
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The net investment income tax and your estate plan – How one affects the other
October / November 2015
Newsletter: Insight on Estate Planning
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 882
Abstract: The 3.8% net investment income tax (NIIT) can affect an estate plan in two ways: First, it can increase tax on capital gains, taxable interest and other investment income, reducing the amount of wealth available to heirs. Second, the tax is particularly harsh on certain trusts used in estate planning. This article reviews how the NIIT is applied and examines how it can affect trusts.
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4 ways to stay on top of your credit report
October / November 2015
Newsletter: Focus
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 419
Abstract: Information in a credit report can influence the ability to obtain a loan or even a job. Unfortunately, these reports routinely contain mistakes. A 2012 study by the Federal Trade Commission found one in five consumers’ credit reports contained errors that were corrected by a credit reporting company after being disputed. This article discusses why taxpayers need to monitor their reports regularly.
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Got kids? Then you need a good tax advisor
October / November 2015
Newsletter: Focus
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 692
Abstract: Although most tax planning focuses on adults — after all, they’re usually the ones with taxable income — minors also can be affected by taxes. This article discusses some of the issues that parents should become familiar with, such as the “kiddie tax,” certain tax implications of hiring one’s children and the merits of starting an IRA for teenagers.