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October 15, 2006

10 Things Every Practitioner Should Know About the New Bankruptcy Act

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October 01, 2006

Some Musings on Fraud in Bankruptcy Cases

Be more vigilant in assessing the true financial condition of bankruptcy debtors. And expect the unexpected.

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Putting the Red Light on Red Light District Businesses?

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August 01, 2006

The ABCs of Seller Financing

An overview of the differences between seller and conventional bank financing as well as other pertinent issues that should be addressed when selling investment real estate.

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July 10-16, 2006

Caution Key to Avoiding Trouble with Competitors' Employees, Practices

(posted with permission)

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July 01, 2006

China: Land of Opportunity?

Identification of the opportunities and issues to consider before establishing operations or doing business in China.

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June 01, 2006

A Change In The Bankruptcy Preference Law

Companies can be forced to return payments they receive within 90 days of their customer's bankruptcy, but recent amendments to the Bankruptcy Code will make it somewhat easier for them to retain those so-called "preferential" payments.

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May 01, 2006

Who Will Succeed You?

Any owner of a closely held business should be planning for the day when he or she no longer owns the business. Many business owners, for good or bad reasons, do not take the time to invest the resources needed to put a sound plan in place to transit...

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Pitfalls of Probate Avoidance (contributing author)

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Neighbor Beware - A Primer on Adverse Possession

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April 01, 2006

Controlling Litigation Costs

While it may seem counterintuative to have your attorney be one of the first respondents following a catastrophic incident at your facility, that may be the best method of cost control.

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April 01, 2006

The Fight Over Residency Requirements: The Statehouse v. The Courthouse

Over the loud and virtually unanimous objection of municipalities across Ohio, Governor Bob Taft signed into law S.B. 82 on January 27, 2006. This legislation prohibits residency requirements for municipal employees on a statewide basis.

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March 01, 2006

Naples Illustrated Perfect 10

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February 27, 2006

Planned Giving Perspectives

What is "planned giving," how does one go about deciding on an amount and organization and implementing such a program?

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Winter 2006

Making a Gift with Strings Attached?

Often, donors wish to designate a charitable contribution for a specific purpose or restrict the use of a donation. To ensure your wishes are fulfilled without endangering the deductibility of your charitable contribution and without unduly burdening...

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January 27, 2006

Take It If You Dare: Ohio's New Economic Development Eminent Domain Law

Last summer, the United States Supreme Court ruled that federal, state and local governments have the constitutional power to take property from private owners even if the land is destined to end up in another private party's hands. However, you must...

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2006

Indemnity in Construction Agreements: Preserving the Site Owner's Rights

Reprinted with the permission of the publisher and copyright owner, Thomson-West.

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2006

Making Grandkids Rich

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2006

Partnering for Success in Employment Cases: The Attorney's Role

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2006

PL Wins in Court