2021
Showing 193–208 of 551 results
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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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Educate yourself – Back-to-school tax breaks in 2021
August / September 2021
Newsletter: Focus
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 869
Abstract: Families may be eligible for a wide range of tax benefits this year, including several enhanced by recent federal tax legislation. This article provides a roundup of several key tax breaks taxpayers may want to take advantage of, including the American Opportunity tax credit and the Lifetime Learning credit.
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Patentee falls short on proving willful infringement
August / September 2021
Newsletter: Ideas on Intellectual Property Law
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 414
Abstract: The U.S. judicial system acknowledges that patent infringement is bad — and willful patent infringement is even worse. So much so that a finding of willful infringement allows a court to increase damages up to three times the amount assessed by the jury. This article reviews a case in which a patentee discovered that willfulness isn’t easy to prove. Bayer Healthcare LLC v. Baxalta Inc., No. 2019-2418 (Fed. Cir. March 1, 2021).
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Can you hear us now? SCOTUS says app developers needn’t reinvent the wheel
August / September 2021
Newsletter: Ideas on Intellectual Property Law
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 674
Abstract: After more than a decade of litigation, the U.S. Supreme Court has resolved a dispute between tech giants in a way that has software developers breathing a sigh of relief. The Court held that the copyright doctrine of fair use permits developers to continue to build off of the work of others in many cases without fear of infringement liability — which, in this case, could have meant billions of dollars in damages. This article summarizes the Court’s broad reading of fair use in the application programming interface context. Google LLC v. Oracle America, Inc., No. 18-956 (U.S. April 5, 2021).
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Functional color scheme isn’t protected trade dress
August / September 2021
Newsletter: Ideas on Intellectual Property Law
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 517
Abstract: A product’s trade dress — the design and shape of the product or its packaging — isn’t subject to trademark protection if it is deemed functional. The word “functional” may conjure visions of parts and components, but courts can find a product’s color functional, too. This short article reviews a case involving dental products that involved just this question. Sulzer Mixpac AG v. A&N Trading Co., No. 19-2951 (2d Cir. Feb. 18, 2021)
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Don’t copy that – Lack of implied license results in copyright infringement
August / September 2021
Newsletter: Ideas on Intellectual Property Law
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 870
Abstract: The Internet continues to generate new twists and issues in copyright law, forcing courts to apply traditional legal concepts to technologies not contemplated when the Copyright Act was enacted. In one recent case, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit considered whether the publication of material on a blog or “really simple syndication” (RSS) feed granted an implied license to use the material. This article reviews why the court found that the plaintiff’s conduct didn’t constitute consent to an implied license. A brief sidebar summarizes why the court refused to reverse the jury’s rejection of the defendant’s fair use defense. MidlevelU, Inc. v. ACI Information Group, No. 20-10856 (11th Cir. March 3, 2021); Latimer v. Roaring Toyz, Inc. (2010).
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Bank Wire – Fed provides LIBOR transition guidance
Summer 2021
Newsletter: Community Banking Advisor
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 459
Abstract: This brief summary of current developments in community banking discusses LIBOR transition guidance that the Federal Reserve recently issued and notes the reintroduction of the SAFE Banking Act in Congress. It also explains that the federal banking agencies are seeking information about how financial institutions are using artificial intelligence in their activities. Finally, it lists some consumer protection recommendations put out by the CFPB’s Taskforce on Federal Consumer Financial Law.
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Has COVID-19 hurt your Community Reinvestment Act rating?
Summer 2021
Newsletter: Community Banking Advisor
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 601
Abstract: The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on community banks and their customers, but one area that is often overlooked is the potential impact on a bank’s Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) rating. This article notes that to mitigate the risk of receiving a poor CRA rating, a bank should identify and document the various factors — both bank-specific and community-specific — that influence its lending ability.
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The pros and cons of asset concentration
Summer 2021
Newsletter: Community Banking Advisor
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 641
Abstract: The purpose of community banks is to serve their particular communities and the industries that fuel those local economies. This can lead to potential risk, including losses, if assets become concentrated in an industry that is struggling. This article points out that there are pros and cons to asset concentration — the key is to understand how to keep the right balance.
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Time to revisit your AML program
Summer 2021
Newsletter: Community Banking Advisor
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 879
Abstract: The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted anti-money laundering (AML) compliance in many ways. It has increased risks, changed the behavior of bank customers, and accelerated implementation of online account opening and other technologies. This article suggests that in light of these changes, all banks should evaluate their AML programs, starting with a risk assessment. A sidebar looks at the Biden administration’s increased prioritization of compliance with the Anti-Money Laundering Act of 2020.
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12 steps for mitigating a Medicare audit
Summer 2021
Newsletter: Rx for Practice Management / Practice Management Advisor
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 457
Abstract: The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has created a position of Chief Data and Analytics Program officer for its Office of Inspector General. This suggests that the HHS is increasing scrutiny of Medicare data, with a corresponding increase of audits expected. This article suggests 12 steps to take to help mitigate an audit should one arise.
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How can you improve the telemedicine experience?
Summer 2021
Newsletter: Rx for Practice Management / Practice Management Advisor
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 696
Abstract: The COVID-19 pandemic has pushed the use of telemedicine to the forefront, a trend that will likely continue going forward. This article discusses some ways to help improve the telemedicine experience in physician medical practices. It highlights how important it is for physicians to clearly communicate to patients the services they can offer via telemedicine, while being straightforward about its limitations.
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Stay on top of medical practice challenges
Summer 2021
Newsletter: Rx for Practice Management / Practice Management Advisor
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 765
Abstract: As the economy continues to stabilize in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, medical practices find themselves in a new landscape characterized by increasing use of technology and telemedicine — and new models for providing services to patients. Although the circumstances are evolving, the same basic challenges tend to recur for physicians and others managing a medical practice. This article offers a look at common problems and ways to solve them.
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Setting the tone – Make sure your website reflects well on your practice
Summer 2021
Newsletter: Rx for Practice Management / Practice Management Advisor
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 831
Abstract: For a medical practice in 2021, a website is no longer a nice option — it’s a requirement. The COVID-19 pandemic has not only made it imperative for physicians to create ways to see patients virtually instead of in person, but also placed increasing emphasis on the practice website as an essential information source. This article looks at some of the features medical websites require to ensure effectiveness. A sidebar notes the importance of using marketing techniques on practice websites to attract and retain patients.
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Why you should encourage online prequalification
July / August 2021
Newsletter: Dealer Insights
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 439
Abstract: Many car buyers today want to start the financing process online before they visit a dealership, according to a recent survey by CarGurus. This article discusses more-detailed findings from this consumer sentiment survey.
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An advisory board can boost your business
July / August 2021
Newsletter: Dealer Insights
Price: $225.00, Subscriber Price: $157.50
Word count: 514
Abstract: A growing number of businesses today are creating advisory boards to provide owners with assistance to help them meet specific challenges. This includes automobile dealerships, which have certainly faced their share of challenges over the past year. This article covers defining a board’s purpose, selecting members and maximizing a board’s benefits.