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Trends and Considerations of Practice Transactions in Health Care
Understanding 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.
Navigating the SEC's Focus on AI Disclosures
As 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.
Falling Back in Love With Certain Estate Planning Strategies in a Falling Interest Rate Environment
With 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.
People in the News—Oct. 28, 2024—Barley Snyder, Cipriani & Werner
Barley Snyder announced that attorney Kimberly A. Kipnis has recently joined the firm in its York office.
Marketing Co. Sues to Stop Pa.'s New Bar on Lawyers Soliciting Clients Through Text
Among the recently approved rule changes is the addition of commentary explaining that the bar on attorneys using "live, in-person contact" to solicit work extends to contact made through text messaging.
'Training to Replace Yourself': Kessler Topaz Co-Founder Set to Retire
"It was a goal of mine to be done at the age of 60," said Kessler, whose firm grew from six to almost 100 attorneys. "I never wanted to be the person sticking around."
Election Risk Preparedness: Are General Counsel Ready? (Part 2)
Part 1 of this article for corporate legal leaders with US operations was about preparing for the initial Election risks. Part 2 offers additional suggestions for preparedness, aimed mostly at reducing costly employee distractions and disruptions.
Ex-Employee and Outspoken Critic of NFL Settles Suit Alleging Racial Inequality in the League
The central issue in Trotter's lawsuit revolved around his vocal criticism of the NFL's diversity policies and his allegations that this advocacy led to his dismissal. He claimed that during league-wide meetings and in various public forums, he repeatedly raised concerns about the NFL's failure to hire more Black coaches, executives and media personnel.Trending Stories
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