2020
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The TCJA effect: Qualified residence interest
February 2020
Newsletter: Tax & Business Alert
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 559
Abstract: The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) made a significant impact on the deductibility of various types of interest expense for individuals. One area affected is qualified residence interest. This article reviews the TCJA’s effect on this type of interest. A sidebar looks at the law’s impact on investment interest.
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Millennial matters: Understanding your younger attorneys
Winter 2020
Newsletter: Law Firm Management
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 452
Abstract: Millennials — generally defined as people born between 1981 and 1996 — make up the largest segment of today’s workforce, as well as the legal industry’s. With Baby Boomers increasingly leaving their practices and the overall job market tight, law firms must focus on recruiting and retaining younger attorneys to ensure long-term viability. This article highlights a recent survey of more than 1,200 Millennial attorneys and why keeping them engaged and committed should rank as a top priority.
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What’s your firm worth? Understanding law firm valuations
Winter 2020
Newsletter: Law Firm Management
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 566
Abstract: Attorneys who routinely retain appraisers to value businesses as part of their practice may believe they know what’s involved when their own firms must be appraised. And those who don’t regularly work with valuators might think it’s simply a matter of a “plug-and-play” mathematical formula. Both notions, however, are mistaken. This article reviews how law firm valuations are different from — and sometimes more complicated than — typical business appraisals in some significant ways.
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How focusing on quality can allow you to raise rates
Winter 2020
Newsletter: Law Firm Management
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 639
Abstract: When was the last time your firm raised its rates? Are you afraid to do so, believing it will provide clients with an incentive to shop around for lower-cost legal representation? While raising rates can be a risky proposition in a competitive legal market, this article examines how clear communications to your clients about your quality of services is a safe bet when raising rates.
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What you should know about cloud computing – ABA survey breaks down the numbers
Winter 2020
Newsletter: Law Firm Management
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 740
Abstract: According to the American Bar Association’s (ABA’s) 2019 Legal Technology Survey, the majority of law firms (58%) have taken the leap into cloud computing. They’re drawn in by cloud technologies’ 24/7 access, low cost of entry, predictable monthly expenses and robust data backup. This article reviews the ABA’s numbers and highlights some security steps firms can take. A short sidebar discusses hybrid and multi-cloud computing.
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The potential of robotic process automation
Winter 2020
Newsletter: Construction Industry Advisor
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 440
Abstract: Robotic process automation (RPA) refers to software tools that automate repetitive, rule-based human tasks. Examples include creating invoices, managing documents and performing certain HR tasks. This article looks into potential uses of RPA for construction companies.
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7 tips for avoiding construction disputes
Winter 2020
Newsletter: Construction Industry Advisor
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 536
Abstract: A single construction dispute can turn a profitable job into a loss; multiple ones can put a contractor out of business. This article describes seven strategies for avoiding them, including careful drafting of contracts, adhering to accurate scheduling and considering alternative delivery approaches.
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Respond quickly to succession plan troubles
Winter 2020
Newsletter: Construction Industry Advisor
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 664
Abstract: Family-owned construction businesses often face distinctive challenges when it comes to succession planning. Emotions can run high, and the business owner’s lifelong working legacy may be at stake. This article discusses various ways to address succession planning concerns and conflicts.
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New accounting standard – Are there leases hiding in your contracts?
Winter 2020
Newsletter: Construction Industry Advisor
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 892
Abstract: Construction businesses with a calendar year end have until 2021 to implement Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) Topic 842, Leases, to stay in compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. This article explores one of the biggest new challenges: embedded leases. A sidebar provides a brief recap of the overall rule changes under ASC 842.
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News for Nonprofits
February / March 2020
Newsletter: Nonprofit Agendas
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 442
Abstract: This issue’s “News for Nonprofits” reports on legislative actions involving donor disclosures, hackathons that benefit charities, and gender gap trends among nonprofits.
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How you should respond after an outside audit
February / March 2020
Newsletter: Nonprofit Agendas
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 581
Abstract: Regular outside financial audits are among the most effective tools for revealing financial risks in a timely manner. Failing to act on issues identified in an audit isn’t only a waste of money. It also may threaten your organization’s long-term viability. This article explores what happens after the auditors’ work is complete and how the audit committee, management and the executive director fit into the picture.
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CFOs deliver financial know-how – But does your nonprofit really need one?
February / March 2020
Newsletter: Nonprofit Agendas
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 669
Abstract: Nonprofit leaders may think that hiring a chief financial officer to help “run the show” can boost financial performance. But there’s a lot to consider before taking that step. This article defines the role of the CFO, considers hiring-decision factors, and discusses the search for finding the right candidate.
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Corporate sponsorships: Tax-free gift or taxable income?
February / March 2020
Newsletter: Nonprofit Agendas
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 815
Abstract: Done right, corporate sponsorships can pay off for both the nonprofits that receive funding and the sponsors that receive valuable branding opportunities. Done wrong, though, an organization could end up on the hook for UBIT. This article discusses how to navigate the nuances before wading in, including identifying qualified sponsorship payments and differentiating between advertising and acknowledgments. A sidebar sums up a recent U.S. Tax Court case involving a not-for-profit that lost its exempt status over sponsorship.
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Third Circuit rejects copyright presumption in favor of permanent injunctions
February / March 2020
Newsletter: Ideas on Intellectual Property Law
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 398
Abstract: After securing a copyright infringement verdict, it should be easier to obtain a permanent injunction against the infringing party, right? Not so in several jurisdictions. This article summarizes a decision from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit that has now made it harder for copyright holders to get injunctive relief, even after prevailing in court. TD Bank N.A. v. Hill, No. 16-2897, July 1, 2019, 3d Cir.; eBay Inc. v. MercExchange, LLC, 547 U.S. 388 (2006)
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Beyond words – Federal Circuit faults PTAB’s written description analysis
February / March 2020
Newsletter: Ideas on Intellectual Property Law
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 635
Abstract: The Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) doesn’t always get it right. This was demonstrated once again in a case where the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit found that the board had improperly failed to consider some vital factors when evaluating whether a patent application contained the requisite written description of the invention. This article highlights the disagreement between the PTAB and the appellate court. In re: Global IP Holdings LLC, No. 18-1426, July 5, 2019, Fed. Cir.
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Actual consumer confusion irrelevant in trademark profits determination
February / March 2020
Newsletter: Ideas on Intellectual Property Law
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 581
Abstract: It’s easy to understand why willful infringement deserves a harsher punishment than nonwillful infringement. But it’s not always so easy to understand the type of conduct that gives rise to the level of “willful.” This article discusses a case from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit that provided some helpful guidance on this issue, as well as the evidence required to justify an award of the infringer’s profits. 4 Pillar Dynasty LLC v. New York & Co., Inc., No. 17-2398, July 5, 2019, 2d Cir.