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CHALLENGES IN HOSPITALMERGERS: ACQUIRINGPHYSICIAN PRACTICESAND ANCILLARY BUSINESSSSBy Maria Carrier, Beth Connor Guest, HalKatzIn this webinar, a team of legal andvaluation experts will discuss currenttrends and guide you through the factorsthat drive structure and discuss theframework for the modern physicianpractice or ancillary business acquisitionincluding:valuation issues in acquisitions, includinganalysis of valuation approach and typesof assets that are being purchased;antitrust considerations;and to seek help where appropriate. Keyareas include:Conflicts of Interest: What shouldbusiness lawyers consider whentaking on new clients, particularlyinvolving entities and multiple parties?Confidentiality: How do the ethicsrules on confidentiality relate to theattorney-client privilege and the workproduct doctrine? What can thebusiness lawyer disclose about theirpractice to others? Communication with representedparties: When can a business lawyercommunicate with officers oremployees of other parties in atransaction?distributable net income ("DNI") - thatultimately determine the tax accountingincome ("TAI") for the trust and thebeneficiaries. As most practitioners areaware, these three concepts arefundamental to the mechanics ofSubchapter J. However, they are far morecomplex than some may recognize andoften manifest themselves on the Form1041.This program will offer a look at the"not-so-basic" basics.Item no. : NM11200462Format : CD-ROM (Win)Duration : 90 minutesCopyright : 2012Price : USD 150.00 regulatory issues in craftingStark-complaint arrangements; payors and reimbursementimplications; and IT drivers-EHRs, and "meaningfuluse" payments.Item no. : NZ11200261Format : CD-ROM (Win)Copyright : 2012Price : USD 150.00ETHICALCONSIDERATIONS IN THEFORECLOSURE CRISIS,REALLY!This program will focus on strategies andissues regarding documentation,negotiation, and litigation of foreclosures.Additionally, our panelists will discuss thefollowing topics: The role and limitation on lender'scounsel, borrower's counsel anddealing with prose borrowers; Ethical obligations of borrower'scounsel when the foreclosure is wellfounded; Robo-signed documents and missingdocuments confronting thepractitioner and; Motions or defenses to file on behalfof the mortgagor in default and whatshould not be ethically filed.Item no. : FP11200448Format : CD-ROM (Win)Duration : 90 minutesCopyright : 2012Price : USD 150.00ETHICS AND THETRANSACTIONAL LAWYERBy William Freivogel, Sue C. Friedberg,Lucian T. Pera, Douglas R. RichmondThe application of legal ethics rules to thetransactional practice can be complex andbewildering even to experts. This programis designed to assist good businesslawyers, who have little time or inclinationto study the ethics rules, to spot issues,Negotiation Ethics: How far can abusiness lawyer go in extolling theirclient's business or the value of animportant asset?Client Fraud: The business clientappears to be up to something fishy.Does that have consequences for thelawyer? "We've made a mistake:" Arediscussions within the law firm aboutsuspected lawyer miscues protectedby the attorney-client privilege? Whenmust such matters be reported toclients?Item no. : JZ11200451Format : CD-ROM (Win)Duration : 90 minutesCopyright : 2011Price : USD 150.00FIDUCIARY INCOMETAXATION: THENOT-SOSO-BASIC BASICSFor many estate planners, thecomplexities of the fiduciary income taxhave not been terribly troubling, as Form1041 audits have historically been few andfar between. Yet with the federalapplicable exclusion amount now at $5million, the number of estates subject tofederal estate tax will decreasesubstantially. With the potential decreasein resources needed to audit Forms 706(assuming the current regime stays intactbeyond 2012) it seems likely that theInternal Revenue Service may shift itsfocus to a closer review of fiduciaryincome tax returns. Should this occur, theneed for a deeper familiarity with thefiduciary income tax rules of Subchapter Jof the Internal Revenue Code willincrease.At the broadest level, Subchapter Jprovides for the allocation of income anddeductions between the trust and thebeneficiaries. In this sense, the trust canbe both a taxpayer and a conduit throughwhich income and deductions flow out tothe beneficiaries. This allocation and therole of the trustee in this allocation areconditioned by two fundamental concepts- fiduciary accounting income ("FAI") andMCCAFFREY &BLATTMACHR-USING2012'S BEST ESTATEPLANNING TECHNIQUESBEFORE THEY'RE GONEThe necessity of engaging in year-endplanning has become even moreimportant as the use of current exemptionsand planning techniques might soonexpire. This uncertainty has promptedmany planners to counsel their clients to"use it before you lose it." Certain planningtechniques may require several months toimplement, creating the necessity tocommence year-end planningwell in advance of December.This timely program features nationallyrenowned estate planning attorneysCarlyn S. McCaffrey of McDermott Will &Emery LLP and Jonathan G. Blattmachr ofEagle River Advisors both in New York,NY.Carlyn and Jonathan will address theimportance of utilizing current exemptionsand planning techniques in light of theuncertainty surrounding wealth transferlaws. Attention will be given to the Obamaestate tax proposals and the effect of suchproposals on current estate planningtechniques.Panelists will then cover the use of certainplanning techniques to take advantage ofcurrent wealth transfer laws before theyexpire, such as the GRAT, QPRT, SpousalTrusts and Self-Settled Trusts. Panelistswill also examine drafting and fundingissues such as the reciprocal trust doctrineand formula transfer clauses.The panelists will cover: Obama estate tax proposals and theimportance of planning now. GRATs, QPRTs, Split-Purchase Trusts,SM Spousal Trusts & Self-SettledTrusts. Funding a trust for installment salepurposes. Reciprocal trust doctrine -- and how toavoid it. Formula funding clauses with "safetynets."________________________________________________________________________________________________________Learning Rendezvous LimitedEmail: inquiry@learningemall.com Websites: http://www.learningemall.com & http://www.learningemall.com.hk81