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	Gift Cards and Bankruptcy: Now What? Post Date: 01/04/2009 | Publication Date: 11/04/2009 Did you receive a gift card for Christmas? Find out what happens to the value of gift cards and gift certificates when the issuing retailer files for bankruptcy. more... Contributor: Law Offices of Carl H. Starrett II [Full Profile | Docs Posted]
	Reasons Why You Must Handle IRS Issues Immediately Post Date: 01/06/2009 | Publication Date: 01/06/2009 Many people have heard of the horror stories of those who have experienced an IRS problem. While some of the horror stories seem too ridiculous, the sad fact is that often times, they are actually real. When it comes to collecting more... Contributor: Darrin Mish [Full Profile | Docs Posted]
	Some Tax Myths that Many People Continue to Believe In Post Date: 01/06/2009 | Publication Date: 01/06/2009 After having done taxes for several years, many people believe that they know a a whole lot about filing taxes and the applicable rules and guidelines pertaining to their specific situation. Unfortunately, with the tax code undergoing more... Contributor: Darrin Mish [Full Profile | Docs Posted]
	Stop saving Those Tax Records Post Date: 01/06/2009 | Publication Date: 01/06/2009 In case you find yourself getting audited, saving your tax records is always better. But you will most likely end up keeping more documents than required, worrying that the IRS will come knocking once records are disposed. Which more... Contributor: Darrin Mish [Full Profile | Docs Posted]
	Tax Deductions that Alert an Auditor Post Date: 01/06/2009 | Publication Date: 01/06/2009 It's natural for taxpayers to try to claim as many deductions on their annual tax returns. It's clear that they do not want the IRS any more than they actually have to, and that they want to pay less whenever possible. However, a more... Contributor: Darrin Mish [Full Profile | Docs Posted]
	Massachusetts Governor's Task Force on Public Integrity Report Post Date: 01/06/2009 | Publication Date: 01/06/2009 On Tuesday, January 6, 2009, Governor Deval Patrick’s Task Force on Public Integrity today issued a report outlining several recommendations to strengthen the state’s ethics and lobbying laws. The series of proposals call for expanded more... Contributor: Doug Cornelius [Full Profile | Docs Posted]
	AAA Attorney Fee Reimbursement Post Date: 01/05/2009 | Publication Date: 01/05/2009 In order to assure a fair hearing for members accused of certain traffic violations, the AAA Club offers an attorney's fees reimbursement service. more... Contributor: Kenneth Vercammen [Full Profile | Docs Posted]
	Office of Inspector General Solicits Comments Regarding New Safe Harbors and Special Fraud Alerts Post Date: 01/06/2009 | Publication Date: 01/05/2009 On December 17, 2008, the Office of Inspector General for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services ("OIG") issued a request for public comments related to developing new and modifying existing safe harbor provisions under the more... Contributor: Duane Morris LLP [Full Profile | Docs Posted]
	Third Circuit Weighs In on Limits of Punitive Damages Awards Post Date: 01/06/2009 | Publication Date: 01/05/2009 In a bad faith claim arising from a medical malpractice action, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit imposed a 1:1 ratio between compensatory and punitive damages in its ruling issued on December 24, 2008. Jurinko v. The more... Contributor: Duane Morris LLP [Full Profile | Docs Posted]
	Testimony of H. David Kotz Inspector General of the SEC before the House Committee on Financial Services Post Date: 01/06/2009 | Publication Date: 01/05/2009 SEC Inspector General H. David Kotz made his statements before the House Financial Services Committee.In the first Congressional hearing since the Madoff scandal, Mr. Kotz said his agency's handling of the Madoff case may be a symptom more... Contributor: Doug Cornelius [Full Profile | Docs Posted]
	Statement of Tamar Frankel before the House Committee on Financial Services Post Date: 01/06/2009 | Publication Date: 01/05/2009 Boston University Professor Tamar Frankel testified before the Committee on Financial Services of the U.S. House of Representatives discussing Ponzi schemes, the importance of trust in the securities markets and the need for regulatory more... Contributor: Doug Cornelius [Full Profile | Docs Posted]
	Methods in Filing for Your Tax Returns Post Date: 01/05/2009 | Publication Date: 01/05/2009 People have the tendency to file their taxes in the same way that they've done so in the previous years. While people still ultimately accomplish the task of filing their tax returns, they may want to make use of the other methods more... Contributor: Darrin Mish [Full Profile | Docs Posted]
	Move To Florida Or Alaska To Steer Clear of More Taxes In Retirement Post Date: 01/05/2009 | Publication Date: 01/05/2009 Retirement is the time to leave all worries behind, relaxing and doing all the things you want to do. Unfortunately, your income is significantly lower than that of when you were working full time, so you will be thriving on a fixed more... Contributor: Darrin Mish [Full Profile | Docs Posted]
	Non-Filer? Make it Right with the IRS Post Date: 01/05/2009 | Publication Date: 01/05/2009 If you are guilty of not filing your taxes for a few years already, you are probably experiencing some issues with the IRS right now. You may have been getting notices imploring you to settle your taxes. Penalties, fines and even jail more... Contributor: Darrin Mish [Full Profile | Docs Posted]
	Loan Mortgage Modifications Advice Post Date: 01/03/2009 | Publication Date: 01/03/2009 If you are behind on your mortgage payments or are struggling to stay current on your loan payments, you may have considered refinancing your loan. However, if you have been turned down for a refinancing, and your home is worth less more... Contributor: Goldstein and Clegg, LLC [Full Profile | Docs Posted]
	What Does the New "No Texting" Law in California Really Include? Post Date: 01/03/2009 | Publication Date: 01/02/2009 A new California prohibits a driver from reading, writing or sending any type of electronic message while driving. Most media outlets report that the new law bans texting, but the law also applies other other forms of electronic more... Contributor: Law Offices of Carl H. Starrett II [Full Profile | Docs Posted]
	Patent Happenings, January 2009 Post Date: 01/02/2009 | Publication Date: 01/01/2009 The January 2009 newsletter presents concise summaries of important developments in U.S. patent law occurring during the month of December, 2008. Developments include: 1) Federal Circuit grants mandamus reversing a denial of a more... Contributor: Robert Matthews, Jr. [Full Profile | Docs Posted]
	Domain Disputes Post Date: 01/01/2009 | Publication Date: 01/01/2009 Domain Dispute Resolution including overview, cease and desist letter, Lanham litigation, and ICANN UDRP. more... Contributor: Bambi Faivre Walters, PC [Full Profile | Docs Posted]
	Section 230 Overview & FAQs Post Date: 01/01/2009 | Publication Date: 01/01/2009 Overview, questions and answers regarding Section 230 of CDA that protects ISPs and "intermediaries" from defamation claims. Note that protection does not extend to criminal law, copyright infringement and other intellectual property more... Contributor: Bambi Faivre Walters, PC [Full Profile | Docs Posted]
	Record Worksite Enforcement Settlement Sends Message to Employers of Illegal Aliens Post Date: 01/02/2009 | Publication Date: 12/31/2008 A record-setting settlement of claims alleging the knowing employment of illegal aliens demonstrates the government's intent to enforce immigration law through interagency task force investigations. more... Contributor: Littler Mendelson [Full Profile | Docs Posted]