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• Fall 2007
  • COMPUTER FRAUD AND ABUSE ACT UPDATE
  • IRS GETS TOUGH ON DEFERRED COMPENSATION
  • EXCLUDED HEIRS MAY STILL INHERIT
  • "ARM" BORROWERS BEWARE!
  • CAN YOU TRADEMARK A FLAVOR?
  • "HOURS OF SERVICE" UNDER THE FMLA
• Summer 2007
  • WHAT HAPPENS TO YOUR E‑MAIL AFTER YOU DIE?
  • BEWARE OF FAKE CHECKS 
  • DOES THE ADA APPLY TO WEBSITES? 
  • WATCH YOUR LANGUAGE, DEBT COLLECTORS 
  • ZONING LAWS AND THE EXERCISE OF RELIGION
  • UNSIGHTLY APPEARANCES
• Spring 2007
  • DOING BUSINESS ON THE WEB—CLICKWRAP AGREEMENTS
  • REAL ESTATE LAW UPDATE
  • ESTABLISHING PATENT PRIORITY FOR INTERFERING PATENT APPLICATIONS
  • TAX CONSEQUENCES OF SELLING COLLECTIBLES
  • ESTATE PLANNING 101: WHAT IS A TRUST?
• WINTER 2006/2007
  • EMPLOYMENT DISCRIMINATION AND RETALIATION BY EMPLOYERS
  • ROTH IRA CONVERSIONS
  • COMMERCIAL LANDLORD SUED FOR UNSAFE CONDITIONS
  • COMPUTER FRAUD AND ABUSE ACT
  • EMPLOYEE OR INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR?
  • DID YOU KNOW?
• Summer 2006
  • SHOULD YOU INCORPORATE YOUR BUSINESS?
  • SPORTS INJURIES
  • VALUATION DISCOUNTS FOR ESTATE AND GIFT TAXES
  • THE HAZARDS OF RÉSUMÉ SCREENING
  • EMINENT DOMAIN UPDATE
  • SMOKE ALARMS: INEXPENSIVE GUARDIAN ANGELS
• WINTER 2005/2006
  • AN INTRODUCTION TO COLLEGE SAVINGS PLANS
  • GOLF BALLS CAN BE TRESPASSERS
  • FLSA OVERTIME UPDATE
  • JUNK FAX PROTECTION ACT
  • "POP-UPS" ANNOY BUT DON'T INFRINGE
  • DO YOU HAVE RESIDENCES IN MORE THAN ONE STATE?
  • CONTRACTOR SHIELDED FROM LIABILITY
• Summer 2005
  • ENVIRONMENTAL LAW UPDATE
  • NEW TAX DEPOSIT RULES FOR SMALL BUSINESSES
  • FAMILY LIMITED PARTNERSHIPS DRAW IRS SCRUTINY
  • BUSINESS STARTUP--SHOULD YOU BE A "FRANCHISE PLAYER"?
• Spring 2005
  • REAL ESTATE ROUNDUP
  • PREGNANCY DISCRIMINATION AT WORK
  • MINIMIZE YOUR RISK OF IDENTITY THEFT
  • MORE BUSINESSES ELIGIBLE FOR C-EZ
  • BUSINESS LIABLE FOR NOT INVESTIGATING CREDIT COMPLAINT
  • FDIC INSURANCE FOR REVOCABLE TRUSTS
• Winter 2004/2005
  • TAKE THE TIME TO UPDATE YOUR WILL
  • TELECOMMUTERS AND THE HOME OFFICE TAX DEDUCTION 
  • E-MAIL PRIVACY IN THE WORKPLACE 
  • OSCAR WILDE AND COPYRIGHT LAW 
  • NEW BANKING RULES AFFECT CHECKING ACCOUNTS 
• Fall 2004
  • BUSINESS ALERT: NEW OVERTIME REGULATIONS
  • REAL ESTATE LETTERS OF INTENT
  • TECHNOLOGY AND THE LAW
  • IRS GETS TOUGH ON ESTATE TAX FRAUD
  • WITHDRAWAL RULES FOR INHERITED IRAs
• Summer 2004
  • INNOCENT SPOUSE TAX RELIEF
  • ROUGH DAY AT THE GOLF TOURNAMENT 
  • FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE ACT UPDATE
  • DEVELOPMENT DITCHED
  • MEDICAID AND NURSING HOME BENEFITS
  • REVERSE PIERCING OF CORPORATE VEIL
• Spring 2004
  • BUY-SELL AGREEMENTS FOR SMALL BUSINESSES
  • REVIEW YOUR CREDIT REPORT 
  • WHEN NONCOMPETITION AGREEMENTS CROSS STATE LINES
  • NEW IDENTITY THEFT DISCLOSURE LAW
  • COMMERCIAL LANDLORD MUST MITIGATE DAMAGES
• Winter 2003
  • FEDERAL PRIVACY RULE PROTECTS HEALTH INFORMATION
  • DEBTORS AND CREDITORS
  • HIGHLIGHTS OF THE NEW FEDERAL TAX ACT
  • TELECOMMUTING AND UNEMPLOYMENT
  • ESTATE PLANNING WITH LONG-TERM CARE INSURANCE
  • "JUST SAY NO" TO UNSOLICITED CREDIT-CARD OFFERS
• Fall 2003
  • HOMEOWNERS' INSURANCE: THE DEVIL RESIDES IN THE DETAILS
  • "CYBERSMEAR" LAWSUITS
  • AGE DISCRIMINATION IN EMPLOYMENT
  • BE CAREFUL WHAT YOU FAX
  • THE MARITAL DEDUCTION: A VALUABLE ESTATE PLANNING TOOL
  • CAPPED COMMISSIONS
• Summer 2003
  • FEDERAL ADVERTISING GUIDELINES FOR BUSINESSES
  • CASE BY CASE
  • ARBITRATION CLAUSES IN EMPLOYMENT CONTRACTS
  • EMPLOYMENT LAW GUIDEBOOK
  • LIFE INSURANCE CAN BE PART OF YOUR ESTATE PLAN
• Spring 2003
  • COURTS BEGIN PUTTING THE BRAKES ON "TAKINGS"
  • CASE BY CASE
  • ADA AND SMALL BUSINESSES
  • SOLO 401(K) RETIREMENT PLANS
  • CREDIT REPORTING AGENCY HELD ACCOUNTABLE FOR ERRORS
  • ONLINE BANKING
• Winter 2002
  • LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANIES--THE BEST OF ALL WORLDS?
  • NO PRIVACY FOR HOME COMPUTERS
  • BEWARE OF PREDATORY HOME LOANS
  • AN EXPENSIVE TEE SHOT
  • IS IT TIME FOR AN ESTATE PLANNING CHECKUP?
  • IRS MAKES IT EASIER TO SETTLE TAX DEBTS
  • THEY SAID IT
• Fall 2002
  • WHEN MILITARY DUTY CALLS EMPLOYEES
  • CASE BY CASE
  • TAX CREDITS FOR HISTORIC PRESERVATION
  • CYBERSQUATTING
  • NEW ESTATE PLANNING TECHNIQUE
  • LOST HEALTH-CARE COVERAGE
• Fall 2005
  • CAREFUL! NEW RULE AFFECTS THE DISPOSAL OF CONSUMER CREDIT INFORMATION
  • GIFTING AS AN ESTATE PLANNING TOOL
  • SAFEGUARDS FOR ELECTRONIC BANKING
  • RETIREMENT GUIDE FOR SMALL BUSINESSES
  • PROTECT YOUR HOME WITH TITLE INSURANCE
  • TASTER'S CHOICE MODEL WINS BIG
  • QUOTABLE

In Flux

Our legal system is a dynamic one which includes the appeals process and a legislature which continually enacts new laws, repeals old ones, and modifies existing laws in an effort to address most effectively the needs of the people they represent: you. In this ever-changing environment it is vital that you be well aware of how well the decision you make will further your goals and ambitions. Our purpose in advising and advocating for you is to suggest and execute actions within this environment that will indeed further your goals and ambitions.