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Understanding the contents of a will
August / September 2018
Newsletter: Insight on Estate Planning
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 929
Abstract: No estate plan is complete without a will. But what provisions should be included in it? This article explores the basic provisions of a will and how it should address estate taxes and specific bequests. A sidebar discusses the importance of including a “common disaster” clause in a will.
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Are you on the right side of the law? Faulty physician agreements come with a hefty price tag
Spring 2014
Newsletter: Healthcare Management Advisor
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 929
Abstract: In 2013, a hospital system was walloped with a $237 million damages verdict based on physician compensation agreements that violated the Stark Law and the False Claims Act (FCA). And this was all despite its having obtained a three-page pretransaction valuation giving the arrangements the thumbs-up. This article explains how the agreements worked, but notes the critical mistakes that occurred during their preparation. A sidebar discusses whether so-called anticipated referrals constitute a proper basis for finding that a physician’s compensation takes into account the volume or value of referrals.
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Pension payouts: What’s the best option?
September / October 2011
Newsletter: Estate Planner
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 929
Abstract: One tough decision that retirees face is choosing the best option for receiving payouts from a pension plan. Would a lump-sum payment be the best option, or would it be better to go with an annuity? If the latter, is it better to go with single life or joint life? What about combining a single-life pension payout with a life insurance policy? As this article explains, the answers depend on such factors as the beneficiary’s and spouse’s actuarial life expectancies, current health conditions and family medical histories, along with current financial needs and the possible desire to provide a spouse with a continuing source of current income. A sidebar shows how a breakeven analysis can assist the decision-making process.
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When it’s time to sell – Internal and external factors can help you decide
August / September 2010
Newsletter: Merger & Acquisition Focus
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 929
Abstract: One of the toughest decisions a business owner will ever make is to sell his or her company. Sometimes sales are forced, but in most cases owners must carefully assess their company’s financial and competitive position and determine the best time to sell, given their own future plans. This article looks at the internal and external factors that can influence the timing of a sale, and how to prepare a company well in advance of any planned sale so that it’s an attractive target — regardless of market conditions. A sidebar considers the personal ramifications of selling.
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The long slow road to court – Innovative “warranty” leads to IRS dispute
March / April 2009
Newsletter: Construction Law Briefing
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 929
Abstract: For contractors, tax accounting for project revenue presents many challenges. This is especially true where extended warranty periods may require a contractor to spend money on a project years after payment for that job was received. This article looks at a recent New Mexico case in which government efforts to initiate a new era of controlling the long-term costs of public infrastructure construction could have imposed unwarranted tax burdens on the contractor involved.
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Is direct notice required for FMLA leave?
May / June 2008
Newsletter: Employment Law Briefing
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
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Abstract: Sometimes an employee’s behavior can be enough to trigger an employer’s obligations under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). This article discusses why the Seventh Circuit reached that conclusion. A sidebar discusses Congress’s first expansion of the FMLA since it was enacted in 1993. The National Defense Authorization Act amends the FMLA to require employers to provide 12 weeks of FMLA leave during a 12-month period to the spouses, children or parents of members of the armed forces called to active duty. The sidebar explains this and other mandates in the new law. Stevenson v. Hyre Electric Co., 505 F.3d 720 (7th Cir. 2007)
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Financing new EHR systems – Which option is best for you?
Spring 2008
Newsletter: Rx for Practice Management / Practice Management Advisor
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 929
Abstract: Electronic health record (EHR) systems are likely to be a required investment for physician practices in the next few years. At estimated costs of anywhere from $11,000 to $96,000 per physician over a three-year period, many practices simply won’t have the cash on hand to purchase the necessary hardware, software and supporting services. This article delves into the financing options currently available, to help you decide which is the best one for your practice.