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New IRS preapproved plan regime takes effect
October / November 2018
Newsletter: Employee Benefits Update
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 497
Abstract: Last year, in Revenue Procedure 2017-41, the IRS announced a new regulatory regime for defined contribution plans. The regime was issued to encourage employers with individually designed plans to convert to the preapproved format. This article discusses what employers should know going forward to meet the October 1, 2018, deadline for prospective submitters of “preapproved” defined contribution plan documents.
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Litigation protection – Be safe, not sorry
June / July 2013
Newsletter: Nonprofit Agendas
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 497
Abstract: Lawsuits involving nonprofits aren’t unusual in today’s litigious society, and organizations sometimes take a huge financial and public relations hit as a result. But a nonprofit can employ safeguards to protect itself from litigation and potential financial devastation. This article offers a quick review of some safeguards.
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3 key due diligence areas for a physician practice acquisition
Spring 2013
Newsletter: Healthcare Management Advisor
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 497
Abstract: Hospitals are increasingly pursuing acquisitions of physician practices in hopes of improving care, cutting costs and boosting profits. These transactions aren’t without risk, though, and require comprehensive due diligence. This article discusses how, on the financial side, a hospital should dig into three areas in particular: revenues; expenses and capital requirements; and existing obligations.
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Back to Basics — Family ties might belie good judgment
August / September 2012
Newsletter: Commercial Lending Report
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 497
Abstract: Lenders often develop their closest relationships with family businesses. But, as they get to know a company’s family members, they may unearth questionable business practices that jeopardize debt service, especially as the company transitions to second-generation ownership. As this article explains, having family members on the payroll is just one example of a related-party transaction. Other areas to watch for are variable interest entities, commonly owned suppliers and customers, quasi-business expenses, and related-party loans.
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Is your hospital ready for critical deadlines?
Spring 2011
Newsletter: Healthcare Management Advisor
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 497
Abstract: The health care industry is experiencing a convergence of three technology-based initiatives: 1) the transition from ICD-9 to ICD-10 in coding and adjudicating health care claims, 2) the introduction of the 5010 standard for electronic transactions between providers and payors, and 3) the HITECH incentive program for implementing certified “meaningful use” EHR systems. Deadlines for these initiatives are fast approaching, and many hospitals are already falling behind in preparing for them. This article describes the steps they need to take.
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Life’s uncertain — consider disability insurance
November / December 2010
Newsletter: Planning for Prosperity / Wealth Management Advisor
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 497
Abstract: Most people receive short-term disability coverage through their employers. Less common but no less important is long-term coverage. Unfortunately, even when an employer provides long-term coverage, the amount of that coverage often is inadequate. This article shows why an individual policy may offer several important benefits not provided by group coverage.
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Lucent sheds light on patent infringement damages
May / June 2010
Newsletter: Valuation & Litigation Briefing / Litigation & Valuation Report
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 497
Abstract: Courts are generally loath to disturb a jury’s verdict on damages. But an appeals court threw out a $350 million patent infringement award that wasn’t supported by substantial evidence.This caseillustrates the need for detailed expert testimony, which will establish credible evidentiary facts and conclusions and, thus, support a claim for patent infringement damages.
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Lucent sheds light on patent infringement damages
May / June 2010
Newsletter: Viewpoint on Value
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 497
Abstract: Courts are generally loath to disturb a jury’s verdict on damages. But an appeals court threw out a $350 million patent infringement award that wasn’t supported by substantial evidence. This case illustrates the need for detailed expert testimony, which will establish credible evidentiary facts and conclusions and, thus, support a claim for patent infringement damages.
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Outsourcing bookkeeping
April / May 2010
Newsletter: Nonprofit Agendas
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 497
Abstract: The economic downturn has many nonprofits strapped for cash and outsourcing routine functions to cut costs. Bookkeeping is one of them. And while outsourcing this task has many benefits — such as saving time, labor and resources — it also has a few drawbacks. But setting clear expectations and strong lines of communication from the start can usually ward off potential problems.
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Take aim and fire! How market research can help you focus on the target
April / May 2008
Newsletter: Focus
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 497
Abstract: Researching and understanding your target market is key to knowing where and how to effectively aim your business’s marketing efforts. Missing the target and failing to generate a return on your marketing investment can seriously injure your business’s financial position. This article explains how you can avoid this fate, by applying a strategic, methodical approach to your marketing efforts, which includes market research. (Updated 1/4/12)