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BUSINESS AND COMMERCIAL LAW

Contracts for the International Sale of Goods
Non-Qualified Deferred Compensation: IRS Attacks Continue
Tax Structure of a Professional Services Entity: C Corporation vs. S Corporation
Treatment of Goodwill Upon the Sale of a Business:Asset of the Owner v. Asset of the Company

EMPLOYMENT LAW AND BENEFITS

American Recovery and Reinvestment Act Includes COBRA Changes
Employees Have No Absolute Right To Return To Work Following FMLA Leave
Employees Do Not Have the Right to Use Their Employees Email System for Union Organizing
Fiduciary Liability To A Single Participant Under ERISA
Nebraska Labor Contractor Labor Law Changes (PDF File)
New FMLA Regulations
Pension Protection Act of 2006 Summary
Retirement Plan Design
Stretching Your Retirement Update2

ENVIRONMENTAL LAW

Construction Stormwater Permit Changes in Nebraska
Hazardous Waste
Stormwater Construction

ESTATE PLANNING AND WEALTH SUCCESSION

Attention Pension Plan Fiduciaries: Larue v. DeWolff, Boberg & Associates
Charitable Giving Considerations
Current Rules Governing Powers of Appointment
Employees Have No Absolute Right To Return To Work Following FMLA Leave
Estate Planning Guide
Estate Tax
Health Care POA
Living Will
Mandatory “Required” Distributions Not Required for 2009.
Power Point-Skills for The Estate Planning Process
Stretching Your Retirement Plan

HEALTH CARE

Ambulatory Surgery Centers

Summary of Current Rules and Regulations Governing ASCs

General Practice Issues

Avoiding Malpractice. Steps Physicians Can Take
Should Physicians Use Patient No-Complaint Contracts?
Buy In Buy Out

HIPAA

HIPAA Mandates, Coverage Set to Expand in Near Future
HIPAA Security Rule The Other Shoe Of HIPAA
Government Cracks Down on HIPAA Compliance
What to Do When You are Asked to Sign a HIPAA Business Associate Agreement
Civil Penalties for Violations of HIPAA Increased

Legislation

The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act
Key Provisions of Health Care Bill Affecting Physicians and Physician Groups
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: Boards and Commissions of PotentialInterest for Physician
An Employer's Guide to the Health Care Bill
The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: Wellness Program Demonstration Project
Compliance Program Summary
Outline: The Medicaid Commission
159 New Boards, Commisions, Grants and Other Programs Created under Health Care Bill
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act Includes COBRA Changes
New Medicare Law Enacts Changes that Affect Providers
Court Blocks Enforcement of Red Flag Rules with Regard to Attorneys
HIRE Act Introduces New Tax Incentives for Employers For Hiring Employees

Medical Records

Medical Records Guide
Medical Records Access Guide Nebraska
Medical Records Access Guide Iowa
Medical Records Access Guide Colorado
Medical Records Access Guide Michigan
Medical Records Access Guide Minnesota
Medical Records Access Guide South Dakota

Nebraska

"I'm Sorry" Legislation and Medical Malpractice Liability
The Basics of Surgical Consent in Nebraska
Medical Malpractice in Nebraska A Legal Primer

The Stark Law and Anti-Kickback Laws

Final Piece of the Stark Law Falls into Place
CMS Modifies Stark Again. Implications Abound for Physicians
The Stark Law and Federal Anti-Kickback Laws

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

Sales and Use Taxation of Computer Software and Related Services

KEY NUMBERS

Key Numbers

LITIGATION

Property Division In Dissolution Actions
The Nebraska Premarital Agreement Act-What does VOLUNTARY Really Mean?

REAL ESTATE

Preserving Capital Gain Treatment For Real Estate Dealers

TAX LAW

American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009
Charitable Giving Considerations
Estate Tax
IRS Releases Redesigned Form 990 For Tax Year 2008
Tax and Rescue Bill
Sales and Use Taxation of Computer Software and Related Services
Tax Matters
Tax Structure of a Professional Services Entity: C Corporation vs. S Corporation
Tax Thoughts
New Tax Consequences for Employer-Owned Life Insurance

PUBLISHED ARTICLES

Advance Directives Options in Nebraska - Mary E. Vandenack
Another New Tax Act: Small Business Jobs Act of 2010 - Mary E Vandenack
Asset Protection - Mary E. Vandenack
Estate Planning Under the Tax Relief Act of 2010 - Mary E. Vandenack
Health Care Reform and You - Mary E. Vandenack
Insuring a Key Asset: Your Stream of Income - Mary E. Vandenack
Planning For The Disabled Beneficiary: The Special Needs Estate Plan - Mary E. Vandenack
Starting a New Business Part 1: "Should I Buy a Franchise" - Mark A. Williams
Starting a New Business Part 2: "First Steps" - Mark A. Williams
The Mini Private Foundation - Mary E. Vandenack
Year End Tax Thoughts: Estate Planning - Mary E Vandenack
Your Will If You Have No Will - Mary E. Vandenack