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Destination: M&A success – An integration manager can help get you there
October / November 2008
Newsletter: Merger & Acquisition Focus
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 781
Abstract: Even the most strategically justified transaction can capsize if it’s not well implemented. This makes the postmerger integration phase critical. To help guide them through this tumultuous period, many companies are using internal talent — leaders who already have employee confidence and respect — as integration managers. This article explains the integration manager’s role and the experience and qualities he or she needs to fill it. (Updated 5/7/12)
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What to do when a buyer backs out
October / November 2008
Newsletter: Merger & Acquisition Focus
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 718
Abstract: M&A transactions can fail to cross the finish line for a variety of reasons. A seller may not be able to substantiate earnings to the buyer’s satisfaction, or the buyer may discover that synergies for long-term value just aren’t there. Whatever the reason for a deal’s demise, a jilted seller can become financially and operationally stranded. It needs, as this article discusses, to act quickly to preserve its future. Sellers must consider negotiating with the buyer or, possibly, litigation, and they need to communicate with their important stakeholders. (Updated 7/31/12)
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IRS increases standard mileage rate for auto expense deduction
Fall 2008
Newsletter: Law Firm Management
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 351
Abstract: With today’s high gas prices, you’ll want to be sure you’re deducting auto expenses when you can. Fortunately, earlier this year the IRS increased the standard mileage rate that you can use when calculating your business auto expense deduction. This brief article reviews the changes and the two methods used to calculate the deduction.
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Enhance profitability with the right cost-recovery system
Fall 2008
Newsletter: Law Firm Management
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 803
Abstract: In today’s tough economy, finding ways to improve profitability is vital. Revenue-generating strategies such as expanding your client base, ramping up marketing efforts and cross selling your services can help boost your firm’s bottom line, but another important strategy is controlling costs. This article explains how a cost-recovery system can help you to pinpoint your spending, devise a plan to make necessary cuts — and even bill more back to clients. (Updated 12/14/12)
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Is your firm utilizing paralegals as profitably as possible?
Fall 2008
Newsletter: Law Firm Management
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 790
Abstract: Paralegals play a key role in the delivery of legal services. They also should play an important role in your firm’s plan to maximize profitability, productivity and efficiency. This article looks at how to boost the skills and knowledge of these legal professionals. (Updated 1/4/12)
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Compensating the unique practice partner
Fall 2008
Newsletter: Law Firm Management
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 955
Abstract: Partner compensation can have a significant impact on the partnership. Based on perceived fairness or unfairness, it can be constructive, creating a happy partner alliance, or destructive, causing partnerships to all but crumble. This article offers insight into this unique aspect of firm management, including factors that make a practice unique and compensation options.
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Estate Planning Pitfall – You haven’t recently valued your estate
October / November 2008
Newsletter: Insight on Estate Planning
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 267
Abstract: If a person doesn’t know what his or her estate is worth, how can he or she plan to distribute it in the most tax-efficient manner? Over time, a person’s net worth and circumstances change, as do federal and state estate tax laws and regulations. This short article details why it’s important to have an independent appraiser value an estate.
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Policy decisions – Is it time to cash out your life insurance?
October / November 2008
Newsletter: Insight on Estate Planning
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 603
Abstract: Life insurance is a critical component of most estate plans because it can create a new source of wealth and liquidity to pay taxes and other expenses and to provide for loved ones. But there may be times when a person needs his or her assets to go toward something else. This article explains the options available to a person who no longer needs his or her life insurance policy.
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There’s nothing wrong with a defective trust
October / November 2008
Newsletter: Insight on Estate Planning
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 915
Abstract: In recent years, the intentionally defective grantor trust (IDGT) has emerged as one of the most effective techniques available for minimizing taxes in large estates. By combining the estate tax benefits of an irrevocable trust with the income tax advantages of a grantor trust, IDGTs offer some intriguing estate planning opportunities. This article discusses how an IDGT works and explains its benefits.
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Investing in your estate plan
October / November 2008
Newsletter: Insight on Estate Planning
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 1059
Abstract: Whether a person has great wealth or his or her resources are more modest, the purpose of estate planning is the same: to ensure assets are distributed according to a person’s wishes and to preserve those assets so there’s something left to distribute after he or she dies. Asset preservation involves several components, including investment strategies designed to provide long-term growth. This article examines a few investment considerations that can affect an estate plan.
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Reduce your environmental footprint and kick up your bottom line
October / November 2008
Newsletter: Focus
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 503
Abstract: With growing concerns over pollution, global warming and wasteful consumption of nonrenewable resources, businesses are under pressure to reduce their environmental “footprint.” This article explains how making environmental responsibility a priority will enable you to help preserve the planet, and it also may help you save money and improve your business’s profitability.
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Don’t let multistate taxation multiply your taxes
October / November 2008
Newsletter: Focus
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 499
Abstract: Technological advances have made it much easier to do business across the country and around the world. But these new opportunities come at a price: If you do business across state lines, it’s important to analyze your activities in each state to avoid triggering unwanted taxes. This article explains the issue of “nexus,” and how and when another state can apply its income, franchise or sales and use taxes to your business. It also shows you how to use multistate taxation to your advantage.
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Is your company protected? The independent contractor vs. employee dilemma
October / November 2008
Newsletter: Focus
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 946
Abstract: The IRS has been working hard defining worker classification. What’s at stake for your company? Depending on its size, if you misclassify an employee as an independent contractor, you’ll likely face substantial financial consequences. This article describes the steps you can take to protect yourself. An informative sidebar gives the rundown on what the IRS looks at when classifying workers.
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Enhance your estate planning with a joint purchase
October / November 2008
Newsletter: Focus
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 343
Abstract: Estate planning tools can range from simple to mind-numbingly complex. While a sophisticated strategy is often the best way to accomplish your objectives, in some cases the simplest technique can be powerfully effective. This brief article discusses the joint purchase of a home, a relatively simple estate planning tool that can help you achieve significant tax savings.
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Saving for college: Study your options and plan ahead
October / November 2008
Newsletter: Focus
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 752
Abstract: Costs for college tuition and related expenses continue to soar. In fact, tuition and fees rose an average 2.9% after inflation for private four-year colleges, and 4.4% for public four-year institutions annually during the past decade, according to a 2007 College Board report. Such reports should light a fire under parents who are dragging their feet when it comes to saving for college. This article looks at some options that may help you reach your goals — financially and academically.
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Calculating losses for new or never-launched businesses
Fall 2008
Newsletter: Expert / Valuation & Litigation Concepts
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 460
Abstract: Lost profits are a common form of damages in business litigation, and most damages experts are comfortable calculating them. But establishing lost profits when the plaintiff is a new or never-launched company with little or no historical financial data can prove tricky. Experts might be able to apply industry growth projections to company data or, if company data is sparse, base estimates on models and studies of new-product lifecycles.