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Covering your Assets – The New Massachusetts Homestead Law by Greg D. Peterson, Esq.

Wednesday, February 23, 2011

You worked hard to earn your money. You socked cash away for the inevitable rainy day and your kids’ college tuitions. You hired the best accountant you could find to reduce your tax bill. You made smart investments.

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CA Court Decides Attorney-Client Confidentiality Not Available For Employee E-mails Sent On Company Computer

Monday, January 31, 2011

Employers should never underestimate the importance of having a clear policy about the use of company computer and e-mail systems. A California Court of Appeal recently concluded in Holmes v. Petrovich Development Company, LLC, 2011 WL 117230 (Jan. 13, 2011)

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Massachusetts' Highest Court Clarifies Foreclosure Rules

Friday, January 28, 2011

On January 7, 2011, the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court issued an important ruling regarding foreclosures in U.S. Bank National Association vs. Antonio Ibanez (pdf).

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Summary of the major provisions of the Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Authorization, and Job Creation Act of 2010

Thursday, December 16, 2010

On Friday, December 17, 2010, President Obama signed the Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Authorization, and Job Creation Act of 2010 (“TRA 2010”) into law, extending the Bush-era tax cuts and ending much of the uncertainty surrounding estate, gift, GST and income taxes for 2010 and through the next two years. Following is a brief summary of some major provisions of TRA 2010.

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Are your 1031 Like Kind Exchange Dollars Safe? By Michael J. Radin, Esq.

Saturday, May 16, 2009

Sellers of appreciated investment real estate often avoid paying income taxes on the sale by reinvesting the sales proceeds in newly purchased “like kind” exchange property. But avoiding taxes became the least of the worries of the sellers in the recent case of Millard Refrigerated Services, Inc. v. LandAmerica 1031 Exchange Services, Inc.

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Client Alert - Massachusetts Healthcare Reform Act: July 1 Deadline for Massachusetts Employers - Proper 125 Plan Required (PDF) By Michael J. Radin, Esq.

Saturday, June 16, 2007

There is an imminent deadline for Massachusetts employers. As of July 1, 2007, Massachusetts employees are required to have health insurance if an affordable plan (based on their income) is available to them.

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Client Alert - .mobi (PDF) By Michael J. Radin, Esq.

Saturday, September 16, 2006

The internet has become an everyday part of life and business. For several years, the top level domain name (“tld”) ending with .com has been the primary domain name registration for businesses on the internet.

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Client Alert - Mass Healthcare Reform Act (PDF) By Michael J. Radin, Esq.

Wednesday, August 16, 2006

Governor Mitt Romney recently signed into law a landmark health care reform bill: “An Act Providing Access to Affordable, Quality, Accountable Health Care” (the Act). The bill itself is merely a broad outline for the goal of getting 95% of the Commonwealth’s population insured. The details were left to be worked out later. Draft regulations were just released. We have awaited guidance before sending you an alert.

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Covering your Assets – The New Massachusetts Homestead Law by Greg D. Peterson, Esq.

Wednesday, February 23, 2011

You worked hard to earn your money. You socked cash away for the inevitable rainy day and your kids’ college tuitions. You hired the best accountant you could find to reduce your tax bill. You made smart investments.

full story

CA Court Decides Attorney-Client Confidentiality Not Available For Employee E-mails Sent On Company Computer

Monday, January 31, 2011

Employers should never underestimate the importance of having a clear policy about the use of company computer and e-mail systems. A California Court of Appeal recently concluded in Holmes v. Petrovich Development Company, LLC, 2011 WL 117230 (Jan. 13, 2011)

full story

Massachusetts' Highest Court Clarifies Foreclosure Rules

Friday, January 28, 2011

On January 7, 2011, the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court issued an important ruling regarding foreclosures in U.S. Bank National Association vs. Antonio Ibanez (pdf).

full story

Summary of the major provisions of the Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Authorization, and Job Creation Act of 2010

Thursday, December 16, 2010

On Friday, December 17, 2010, President Obama signed the Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Authorization, and Job Creation Act of 2010 (“TRA 2010”) into law, extending the Bush-era tax cuts and ending much of the uncertainty surrounding estate, gift, GST and income taxes for 2010 and through the next two years. Following is a brief summary of some major provisions of TRA 2010.

full story

Are your 1031 Like Kind Exchange Dollars Safe? By Michael J. Radin, Esq.

Saturday, May 16, 2009

Sellers of appreciated investment real estate often avoid paying income taxes on the sale by reinvesting the sales proceeds in newly purchased “like kind” exchange property. But avoiding taxes became the least of the worries of the sellers in the recent case of Millard Refrigerated Services, Inc. v. LandAmerica 1031 Exchange Services, Inc.

full story

Client Alert - Massachusetts Healthcare Reform Act: July 1 Deadline for Massachusetts Employers - Proper 125 Plan Required (PDF) By Michael J. Radin, Esq.

Saturday, June 16, 2007

There is an imminent deadline for Massachusetts employers. As of July 1, 2007, Massachusetts employees are required to have health insurance if an affordable plan (based on their income) is available to them.

full story

Client Alert - .mobi (PDF) By Michael J. Radin, Esq.

Saturday, September 16, 2006

The internet has become an everyday part of life and business. For several years, the top level domain name (“tld”) ending with .com has been the primary domain name registration for businesses on the internet.

full story

Client Alert - Mass Healthcare Reform Act (PDF) By Michael J. Radin, Esq.

Wednesday, August 16, 2006

Governor Mitt Romney recently signed into law a landmark health care reform bill: “An Act Providing Access to Affordable, Quality, Accountable Health Care” (the Act). The bill itself is merely a broad outline for the goal of getting 95% of the Commonwealth’s population insured. The details were left to be worked out later. Draft regulations were just released. We have awaited guidance before sending you an alert.

full story