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The HIPAA Honeymoon is Over
Recently, there has been an marked increase in the enforcement of the HIPAA Privacy and Security Rules by the federal government.
Continue ReadingBasics of a Section 1031 Tax-Deferred Exchange Transaction
The ultimate goal of any Section 1031 Tax-Deferred Exchange Transaction is to avoid capital gains taxes on the sale of the taxpayer's real property.
Continue ReadingWithout A Fee-Shifting Provision, Recovery Of Attorney's Fees Is Highly Unlikely In Construction Disputes
Contractors should include fee-shifting provisions in their contracts and subcontracts to preserve their rights to recover attorney's fee.
Continue ReadingWashington Has Launched Attack on Section 1031 Tax-Deferred Exchange Transactions
Recently, the House, the Senate, and the President have each proposed to limit or terminate application of Section 1031 of the Internal Revenue Code.
Continue ReadingAppreciating Assets--Choose the Right Entity
There are two ways an asset can appreciate. Some appreciate both ways.
Continue ReadingThe Challenges of Transactions Involving Trusts or Trust Property
Some loan transactions may involve trusts as borrowers, guarantors or pledgers of collateral.
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