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Strengthen your defenses – Preparing for ransomware attacks
Spring 2023
Newsletter: Community Banking Advisor
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 649
Abstract: In the past, smaller banks might reasonably have believed that cybercriminals would leave them alone, because larger institutions offered a bigger payoff. Recently, however, the trend has reversed. This article explains that cybercriminals are now targeting small banks, which they believe lack the wherewithal to protect against these attacks and have less robust internal controls than larger institutions. It suggests some protective measures community banks can take and stresses the importance of having a plan in place to reduce risk and mitigate potential damages.
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The financial ins and outs of remodeling your home
October / November 2022
Newsletter: Focus
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 649
Abstract: Whether homeowners are hoping to boost the value of their home to sell it at top dollar or are seeking to improve their living space because they’re spending more time in it, home renovation projects are happening at a fast pace. But not all home improvements are equal when it comes to generating good returns on investment. This article explains that homeowners considering several possible projects should have a sense of which ones are more likely to recoup the money spent and increase resale value.
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What’s the plan? In an uncertain economy, a business plan is key
October / November 2021
Newsletter: Commercial Lending Report
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 649
Abstract: Given the recent experience of the COVID-19 pandemic, businesses clearly need to have some backup strategies in place. Obviously, it’s hard to plan for all possible contingencies. However, lenders need to be vigilant when evaluating potential commercial borrowers. This article suggests some factors lenders should consider as they assess potential borrowers’ business plans.
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Is your firm ready for part-time partnerships?
Summer 2021
Newsletter: Law Firm Management
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 649
Abstract: With the upheaval over the past year and a half, many law firms have needed to be more flexible than ever before. Flexibility means options, and one option may be part-time partnerships. This article looks at how a part-time partnership option provides partners with the flexibility they need to stick with a firm, while achieving their desired work-life balance and producing their best client work.
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Could your business benefit from a PEO?
August / September 2021
Newsletter: Focus
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 649
Abstract: For many smaller businesses, remaining up-to-date on employment regulations and health care options can be a struggle. One potential solution is a professional employer organization (PEO). This article explains that PEOs can take on many HR functions that a business would otherwise handle on its own. It also points out that deciding whether to establish an in-house HR function, work with a PEO or use some combination of the two requires a thorough analysis of a company’s strategy and operations.
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Wait! Don’t leave your job without your retirement account
March / April 2020
Newsletter: Planning for Prosperity / Wealth Management Advisor
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 649
Abstract: When employees leave their jobs, they need to make decisions about any employer-sponsored retirement plan accounts. This article describes four options (and their benefits and drawbacks): Leave the money where it is, roll it into the new employer’s plan, transfer the balance into an IRA or cash out.
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An employee stock ownership plan could be worthwhile
Spring 2019
Newsletter: Auto Focus
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 649
Abstract: An ESOP can be a tax-efficient technique for sharing equity with employees as well as a powerful retirement and estate planning tool. This article discusses the characteristics, advantages and limitations of these plans.
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An employee stock ownership plan could be worthwhile
March / April 2019
Newsletter: Dealer Insights
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 649
Abstract: An ESOP can be a tax-efficient technique for sharing equity with employees as well as a powerful retirement and estate planning tool. This article discusses the characteristics, advantages and limitations of these plans.
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Foreign financial accounts – Don’t overlook FBAR requirements
March / April 2018
Newsletter: Estate Planner
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 649
Abstract: Often misunderstood or overlooked, a report of foreign bank and financial accounts (FBAR) can be a costly trap for the unwary. It must be filed by any “U.S. person” with a financial interest in or signature authority over foreign financial accounts with an aggregate value that exceeds $10,000 at any time during the calendar year. U.S. persons include U.S. citizens, residents, estates, trusts and business entities. This article defines a foreign financial account and details how an FBAR affects estate planning.
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4 types of financial statement adjustments
March / April 2017
Newsletter: Advocate's Edge / Litigation Support
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 649
Abstract: Information presented on a company’s financial statements may not always be meaningful from a valuation perspective. This article provides four types of valuation adjustments experts make to get a clearer picture of the company’s financial position, market risk and ability to generate cash flow in the future — and it explains when such adjustments may be appropriate.
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Better numbers, better results: Job cost reporting
September / October 2016
Newsletter: Contractor
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 649
Abstract: Once a project is underway, it’s easy for contractors to focus on other tasks rather than the numbers. Job cost reporting — the process of coding and allocating project expenses to track financial efficiency and profitability — is a mission-critical activity. This article offers several best practices to keep in mind, including refining estimates and identifying the most needed data.
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Back in the limelight – Federal Circuit expands liability for patent infringement
February / March 2016
Newsletter: Ideas on Intellectual Property Law
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 649
Abstract: In some welcome news for patent owners, an appeals court recently issued a unanimous decision that expands liability for direct infringement. The ruling should make it easier for patentees to establish liability for infringement of patented methods when multiple parties carry out a method’s steps. This article traces the history of this important case and notes that further liability expansion could lie ahead.
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Medical practice governance – How you can ensure its effectiveness
Winter 2016
Newsletter: Rx for Practice Management / Practice Management Advisor
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 649
Abstract: All medical practices are governed in some fashion or another, whether by an individual owner or a formal board of directors. Governance can be a difficult job for physicians who are already working long hours. This article explains how to form a governing board and how to address certain issues, such as how frequently the board should meet and who should set the agenda and handle minute-taking. Fortunately, a competent governance structure can help physicians meet those challenges.
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How to calculate the damages of an owner-delayed project
Fall 2015
Newsletter: On-Site
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 649
Abstract: There are instances when a project owner causes a delay that inflicts financial damages on the construction company performing the job. In these situations, contractors may have recourse under the conflict resolution measures established under the contract — or even by taking the owner to court. This article explains how to calculate delay damages under a defensible approach.
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GAAP vs. tax-basis reporting – How lenders can avoid apples-to-oranges comparisons
June / July 2015
Newsletter: Commercial Lending Report
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 649
Abstract: Some borrowers may want to issue tax-basis financial statements, rather than statements that comply with GAAP. But the use of simplified special purpose frameworks could result in significant differences in financial results compared to GAAP. This article compares and contrasts the two most common financial reporting frameworks — GAAP and tax-basis reporting — to help lenders understand where the differences lie and make meaningful comparisons.
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Totality of circumstances – Factoring “neutral incidents” into a harassment claim
January / February 2014
Newsletter: Employment Law Briefing
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 649
Abstract: Just about every legal precedent comes with the disclaimer “depending on the facts and circumstances of the case.” When a worker claimed ongoing sexual harassment, the employer argued that many of the incidents complained of were “neutral” — in other words, not sexual. The appeals court then considered whether this particular set of circumstances should be considered in assessing the harassment claim. Waldo v. Consumers Energy Co., No. 12-1518, Aug. 9, 2013 (6th Cir.) Williams v. CSX Transp. Co., No. 09-5564, June 28, 2011 (6th Cir.) Harris v. Forklift Sys., Inc., No. 92-1168, Nov. 9, 1993 (Supreme Court) Jackson v. Quanex, No.98-1515, Sept. 9, 1999 (6th Cir.)Abstract: Just about every legal precedent comes with the disclaimer “depending on the facts and circumstances of the case.” When a worker claimed ongoing sexual harassment, the employer argued that many of the incidents complained of were “neutral” — in other words, not…