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The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and its Effect on Franchising
The dominant issue in the U.S. political and media landscape heading into 2014 continues to be the implementation of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) and its potential impact on the U.S. economy. Many consider the ACA to be a milestone in moving the American health care system toward greater efficiency, increased coverage and improved quality of care. Many others, however, remain concerned that the law will have detrimental consequences for individuals, employers and the health care industry. The ACA's reforms were designed to improve individuals' access to health insurance coverage and bolster the quality of products available ' particularly because, beginning in 2014, most individuals will be required to either purchase health insurance or pay a tax penalty. However, critics continue to voice concerns that individuals will not be able to keep their current health plans if they like them and argue that some provisions will have a detrimental impact on hiring practices, the prevalence of full-time employment and administrative costs, particularly among small businesses.
As the ACA continues to be implemented, franchisors and franchisees must be vigilant in understanding whether they are subject to the ACA's mandates, penalties and tax credits. The franchising industry must be sufficiently informed and prepared to manage the uncertainty surrounding both compliance requirements and costs. Navigating the ACA amidst myriad news reports, political talking points, commercials and editorials can be challenging at best. However, there are some clear knowns ' and unknowns ' that franchisors and franchisees must be aware of today in order to be prepared for tomorrow.
Tax Credits and SHOP Marketplaces
Yachts, Jets, Horses & Hooch: Specialized Commercial Leasing Models
Defining commercial real estate asset class is essentially a property explaining how it identifies — not necessarily what its original intention was or what others think it ought to be. This article discusses, from a general issue-spot and contextual analysis perspective, how lawyers ought to think about specialized leasing formats and the regulatory backdrops that may inform what the documentation needs to contain for compliance purposes.
Hyperlinked Documents: The Latest e-Discovery Challenge
As courts and discovery experts debate whether hyperlinked content should be treated the same as traditional attachments, legal practitioners are grappling with the technical and legal complexities of collecting, analyzing and reviewing these documents in real-world cases.
Identifying Your Practice's Differentiator
How to Convey Your Merits In a Way That Earns Trust, Clients and Distinctions Just as no two individuals have the exact same face, no two lawyers practice in their respective fields or serve clients in the exact same way. Think of this as a "Unique Value Proposition." Internal consideration about what you uniquely bring to your clients, colleagues, firm and industry can provide untold benefits for your law practice.
Risks and Ad Fraud Protection In Digital Advertising
The ever-evolving digital marketing landscape, coupled with the industry-wide adoption of programmatic advertising, poses a significant threat to the effectiveness and integrity of digital advertising campaigns. This article explores various risks to digital advertising from pixel stuffing and ad stacking to domain spoofing and bots. It will also explore what should be done to ensure ad fraud protection and improve effectiveness.
Turning Business Development Plans Into Reality
This article offers practical insights and best practices to navigate the path from roadmap to rainmaking, ensuring your business development efforts are not just sporadic bursts of activity, but an integrated part of your daily success.