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Daily Business Review

Quick, Fast and in a Hurry: Summary Disposition in Arbitrations

 Arbitrations are supposed to offer a faster, more cost-effective, and arguably preferable alternative to litigation, but many reputable arbitral…
4 minute read

Daily Report Online

The Michigan State Gymnastics Scandal: Lessons for and From Child Protection Investigations

In almost every jurisdiction, teachers and other professionals who work with children are mandated reporters who must report suspected abuse. Perhaps these laws should be extended to protect adult sexual assault victims, as well.
7 minute read

Daily Business Review

A Tribute to Bill Turnoff, Outgoing U.S. Federal Magistrate in Miami

Former Miami federal prosecutor Lee Stapleton pays tribute to her old boss, BT, in the U.S. Attorney's Office.
9 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

How to Make Tax-Efficient Gifts to Children, Grandchildren for Their Education

One of the most commonly asked questions we receive as estate and financial planners is how to make tax-efficient gifts to children, grandchildren and other family members for education purposes.
8 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Take Three: In Loco Parentis Revisited for Third Time in a Year

In what is becoming one of the hottest topics in Pennsylvania Child Custody Law, in loco parentis took center stage before the Superior Court in the recent case.
8 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Investments and Retirement Planning Post- and Pre-Divorce

Parties going through a divorce often have many decisions they need to make. Often those decisions will affect their financial future. Many financially dependent spouses are not prepared to understand their future financial needs.
6 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Opportunities Created by the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act for Partially GST-Exempt Trusts

Recent increases in the federal gift tax and federal generation-skipping transfer tax exemption amounts create opportunities to correct the GST treatment of previously established irrevocable trusts.
8 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Common Mistakes With Retirement Plans and Estate Planning

Do you have an estate plan? If not, you are not alone. Fewer than half of Americans have an estate plan—the percentage varies between 55 percent and 70 percent, depending on which survey you rely upon.
4 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: What Estate Planners Need to Discuss With Their Clients

The largest tax reform in over three decades has now been signed into law. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (act) became law on Dec. 22, 2017, and will have wide-ranging implications for many industries. This article will address some of the possible estate planning possibilities.
8 minute read

Daily Report Online

Using Clawback Agreements to Lessen the Blow of Discovery Mistakes

An attorney's goal is to both protect against and limit the impact of the inadvertent disclosure of privileged materials. There are several ways that attorneys can accomplish that goal by addressing the risk before disclosure happens.
6 minute read

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