CLIENT ALERT: TAX BENEFITS FOR EXPORTERS OF US-MADE GOODS IN 2010 AND BEYOND Written by Eric Hancsak, October 29th, 2009 There is an underused, but very significant, federal income tax break for businesses exporting US-manufactured goods. For these businesses, the tax Read More
CLIENT ALERT: Federal Contractors Required to Use E-Verify Beginning Sept. 8, 2009 Written by Eric Hancsak, October 28th, 2009 As a result of a recent federal court decision, and after four separate delays, a new regulation requiring federal contractors to use Read More
CLIENT ALERT: ROUND ONE OF THE MEDICARE COMPETITIVE BIDDING PROCESS IS UNDERWAY – ARE YOU PREPARED Written by Eric Hancsak, October 27th, 2009 If you are a supplier of Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetic, Orthotics & Supplies (DMEPOS) which you bill Medicare for, significant rule Read More
CLIENT ALERT: DON’T GET “FENCED IN” BY NEW OHIO LINE FENCE LAW Written by Eric Hancsak, October 26th, 2009 Ohio has enacted a new Line Fence Law that creates new rules for line fence obligations and the process for resolving line Read More
CLIENT ALERT: COBRA Coverage Changes And The Stimulus Plan’s Immediate Effect Upon Employers Written by Eric Hancsak, October 26th, 2009 Last Tuesday, President Obama signed into law the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. The Act contains provisions that will Read More
CLIENT ALERT: WHO WILL MAKE MEDICAL DECISIONS IF YOU CAN’T? WHAT ABOUT YOUR CHILDREN’S DECISIONS? Written by Eric Hancsak, October 26th, 2009 In light of the continuing debate over health care reform, there is a renewed interest in the creation and enforceability of health Read More
CLIENT ALERT: LIFE INSURANCE VIABILITY Written by Eric Hancsak, October 26th, 2009 A significant concern of any owner of life insurance should be whether or not the insurance for which you have been making Read More
CLIENT ALERT: FTC PULLS OUT THE “RED FLAGS” TO COMBAT IDENTITY THEFT – NEW LEGAL REQUIREMENTS Written by Eric Hancsak, October 26th, 2009 The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has issued a new rule requiring all financial institutions and “creditors” to implement programs to detect, Read More
YEAR-END LEGAL AUDIT (For Corporations and Limited Liability Companies) Written by Eric Hancsak, October 26th, 2009 I. Business Records Review A. Entity Record Book: a. Check governing documents for the requirement to hold an annual meeting. If Read More