2009

Title: No Free Lunch for Open Source Code
Publication: CNM Newsletter
Date: February 4, 2009
Description: Whether you employ software developers or use software created by others, you need to be aware of a recent court decision supporting the position that there is no free lunch when using open source code.
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Title: New FMLA Regulations: Are You Compliant?
Publication: CNM Newsletter
Date: January 16, 2009
Description: On January 16, 2009, the new Family and Medical Leave Act (“FMLA”) regulations will go into effect. The regulations make a number of changes that affect how employers administer FMLA leave. If you are an employer subject to the FMLA be sure to check the United States Department of Labor (“DOL”) website to assure that as of January 16, 2009, you are in compliance with the new rules.
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Title: The Irrevocable Life Insurance Trust: An Underutilized Tool
Publication: The Utah State Bar Journal
Date: January/February 2009
Description: The Irrevocable Life Insurance Trust (ILIT)is a powerful and often underutilized estate planning tool. Significant tax advantages are possible when life insurance policies are held in an ILIT. A properly drafted ILIT can remove the life insurance proceeds from the insured-grantor’s estate and the surviving spouse’s estate, while allowing the proceeds to be available to meet the needs of the surviving spouse and children.
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