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For married persons, this article addresses federal income and estate tax rules and planning techniques governing IRA beneficiary designations that name trusts as beneficiaries, focusing in particular on provisions for the surviving spouse in the context of credit shelter/marital deduction planning. These rules changed substantially in recent years, first by […]

A person who is thought to be unable to manage their own affairs may become the subject of a guardianship proceeding, which can result in the loss of the right to make personal or financial decisions. By Daniel G. Fish And Harvey J. Sperling Please view the full PDF and Law.com […]

In two recent California appellate decisions, courts addressed employment law issues involving volunteers and unpaid interns.  Both decisions are of interest to healthcare organizations.  Hospitals rely heavily on volunteers such as baby cuddlers in the NICU, patient ambassadors, story tellers, pet therapy teams and gift shop staff.  Similarly, interns are […]

Effective risk management is a key aspect of any commercial transaction. Along with managing risks related to privacy, infringement and other commercial issues, in many cases this includes managing environmental risk as well. 7 Keys to Environmental Risk Management in Commercial Transactions Environmental risk in commercial deals can take various […]

Federal environmental compliance is complex. But, it is also extremely important. Noncompliance can expose companies of all sizes to substantial liability—not only in government enforcement proceedings, but also in civil litigation involving commercial disputes and statutory private rights of action. So, what does it take to effectively manage federal environmental […]