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New Jersey Law Journal

In Praise of the Digital Fiduciary Law

Now, access for fiduciaries should be part of all estate planning discussions and documents.
2 minute read

The American Lawyer

Hogan Lovells Partners With Elevate to Offer Flexible Lawyering Service

Hogan Lovells' partnership with the alternative legal services provider gives it access to the company's 1,500 lawyers to use when needed.
3 minute read

National Law Journal

Skadden Partner Michael Scudder Picked for Seventh Circuit Seat

James Comey once reportedly said about Michael Scudder: "He is somebody who can easily be overlooked in a crowded room of loud lawyers because he is so quiet. But once you get to know him, when Mike Scudder speaks, you shut your mouth and you listen."
5 minute read

The American Lawyer

Taxing Questions for Law Firms Looking to Benefit in the New Regime

Like every other business, law firms are trying to find ways to take advantage of the new tax law.
7 minute read

The American Lawyer

Citi Report: Strong Fourth Quarter Pushes 2017 Financials Past 2016 Results

Increased demand led to a strong 2017, but expense growth and a lengthened collection cycle tempered profit growth. Strong inventory at year's end bodes well for the start of 2018, Citi Private Bank Law Firm Group's FY 2017 survey of law firms found.
9 minute read

Daily Report Online

How One Lawyer Tracks Success

At any given time—even each day—the chief financial officer or senior manager can look at the success tracker and answer this question: How are we doing?
3 minute read

Daily Business Review

Miami Hospital Ordered to Pay $12M to Doctors After 'Squeeze-Out' Merger

Kendall Regional Medical Center undervalued three physicians' ownership shares by millions of dollars, a Miami-Dade judge found.
4 minute read

New York Law Journal

The Inevitable: Death and Taxes

Christina Jonathan and Terence E. Smolev write: There is an old English saying, usually attributed to Benjamin Franklin, that "nothing in our lives is certain except death and taxes." Many wealthy individuals, politicians and corporations attempt to dodge one of these life certainties. However, if in attempting to avoid one of these certainties, violations are committed, the consequences are severe and will not be pardoned, not even in death.
8 minute read

New York Law Journal

Guiding the Dead Hand: Decanting Under EPTL 10-6.6

Toni Ann Kruse and Chris Nason write: EPTL 10-6.6 requires many steps and practitioners advising trustees to implement a decanting under the statute should carefully document each step.
9 minute read

New York Law Journal

What the New Tax Law Means for Trusts and Estates

Tax Tips columnist Sidney Kess writes: For estates and trusts and their fiduciary returns, some things are clear: tax rates are different and there are many changes to understand. And many rules, such as the 3.8 percent net investment income tax on estates and trusts, have not changed. However, there are other matters that await IRS guidance.
7 minute read

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