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October 28, 2024 | The Legal Intelligencer
Understanding Reasonable Accommodations Under the ADA and PWFAThe Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) both require employers with 15 or more employees to provide…
By Melissa Losch and Madeline Earles
8 minute read
October 28, 2024 | Law.com
The Caregiver Challenge in Law Firms and How to Address itWhen a lawyer becomes a caregiver, it comes with significant—often hidden—costs, both personal and professional.
By Adrienne Prentice and Isabel DuPree
9 minute read
October 28, 2024 | The Legal Intelligencer
Trends and Considerations of Practice Transactions in Health CareUnderstanding the reasons for and goals to be accomplished by a transaction can help an adviser to a doctor narrow down which transaction structure (e.g., merger or sale/acquisition) would be in the best interests of one's client.
By Vasilios J. Kalogredis
5 minute read
October 28, 2024 | The Legal Intelligencer
Navigating the SEC's Focus on AI DisclosuresAs AI is transforming various aspects of business operations from customer service automation to advanced risk management models, the Securities and Exchange Commission has been closely following these developments and emphasizing the need for clear, accurate and comprehensive AI-related disclosures.
By Mehrnaz Jalali and Rana Ozer
7 minute read
October 28, 2024 | The Legal Intelligencer
Falling Back in Love With Certain Estate Planning Strategies in a Falling Interest Rate EnvironmentWith the potential Jan. 1, 2026, sunset of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (TCJA) and the reduction of the federal estate and gift tax exemption to $5 million, indexed for inflation (estimated to be approximately $7.2 million), advisers should consider whether grantor retained annuity trusts (GRATs), charitable lead trusts (CLTs), intra-family loans, and sales to intentionally defective grantor trusts (IDGTs) should be re-evaluated and re-considered for high net-worth families.
By Lisa S. Presser and Brian M. Balduzzi
9 minute read
October 28, 2024 | Daily Business Review
Year-End Tax Planning: How Real Estate Investors Can Leverage Qualified Opportunity FundsThe QOF program incentivizes private investment in economically distressed communities across the United States, providing investors with the opportunity to defer and reduce capital gains taxes by directing their funds into designated opportunity zones.
By David S. Cohen and Liam T. Krahe
5 minute read
October 28, 2024 | National Law Journal
The 2024 NLJ Awards: Professional Excellence—Winning LitigatorsWe salute these law firms and lawyers for their success in their perspective fields.
By ALM Staff
1 minute read
October 28, 2024 | New York Law Journal
Top 5 Challenges in M&A Transactions for Employee Benefits and CompensationA thorough understanding of the legal requirements and hidden costs is key, and equally important is managing those requirements through careful planning and implementation throughout the M&A process.
By Gretchen Harders
8 minute read
October 28, 2024 | New York Law Journal
Navigating Complex Capital Waters: Preferred Equity in Special SituationsTo properly mitigate these risks, preferred equity investors must secure a comprehensive set of legal protections to safeguard their capital and influence the strategic direction of the business.
By Chaim P. Theil
8 minute read
October 28, 2024 | New York Law Journal
The Locked Box Mechanism in Private M&A Transactions: A Streamlined ApproachInitially prevalent in the U.K. and Asia, the locked box approach is gaining traction in the United States due to the growing demand for expedited M&A transactions and a robust seller's market. The shift toward locked box structures is also driven by financial investors seeking cleaner and quicker negotiations.
By Stella Lellos and Lindsay Brocki
7 minute read
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