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August 2008 - Vol. 2, Issue 3 Sales and Use Tax Disputes by Jeffrey L. Bratkiewicz For South Dakota businesses, audits by the state's Department of Revenue and Regulation are not an anomaly. Collecting adequate tax revenues to fund the government and its services is critical, and periodic audits help determine if businesses are complying with the sales and use tax requirements. Download this newsletter to read more...
March 2008 - Vol. 2, Issue 2 FMLA and National Defense by David C. Kroon
Businesses that fall under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) need to broaden their focus to accommodate employees that care for family members of the Armed Forces. Employers covered under the FMLA are those who have 50 or more employees - including full and part-time. Communication with employees who might be impacted is important when determining how to implement these recent changes to the FMLA.
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January 2008 - Vol. 2, Issue 1 Taxing Issues to Consider by Carey A. Miller
As 2007 draws to a close, you may want to consider how a new employer tax credit and final regulations concerning nonqualified deferred compensation plans could impact your business. Here's a brief summary of what you need to know about each of these tax issues. Download this newsletter to read more...
October 2007 - Vol. 1, Issue 3 Woods Fuller Welcomes Du Bray
We are pleased to announce that F. Joseph (Joe) Du Bray is now of counsel with Woods, Fuller, Shultz & Smith. Joe recently retired from Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Iowa, where he served since 1999 as senior vice president, general counsel, corporate governance officer, and business ethics and compliance officer. "Having Joe join us is a real asset to our firm," says Dick Gregerson, senior counsel with Woods Fuller. Download this newsletter to read more...
June 2007 - Vol. 1, Issue 2 Charitable Giving and Your IRA by Mary A. AkkermanThis past August, President Bush signed into law the Pension Protection Act of 2006. While the Act contains more than 900 pages of changes and refinements to retirement plan and pension regulations, one section provides new opportunities for Individual Retirement Account (IRA) holders to donate to their favorite charities while enjoying certain tax advantages. Download this newsletter to read more...
January 2007 - Vol. 1, Issue 1, Page 3
ABC's of Patents by Jeffrey A. ProehlThere is sometimes the misconception that once you are issued a patent on an invention, the world will beat a path to your door. That rarely, if ever happens, considering that approximately 2,000 patents are issued each week in the United States. Download this newsletter to read more... Download this newsletter - Vol. 1, Issue 1
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Cell Phones & Company Cars by David C. KroonIt's a common sight on today's roads. Look over in the car next to you and there's a good chance the driver is using a cell phone. While data is still coming in, there is a general belief that using a cell phone while driving is a distraction that contributes to accidents on the road. Download this newsletter to read more...
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Advocate - 3rd Quarter 2005
Exercise Care In Naming Your Business by Troy N. Leonard
Much like selecting the name of your children, how you identify your new business is one of the most important decisions you will make. Ideally, your “trademark” will serve to distinguish your goods or services from those of your competitors. This distinction, over time, will result in “good will” and cause your clients or customers to associate the quality of your goods or services with your name. Download this newsletter to read more...
Advocate: Volume 5, Issue 2
Advocate - 1st Quarter 2005
Small Claims Actions by Jennifer L. Wollman
Advocate: Volume 5, Issue 1
NOTICE: The WFSS Newsletter and Advocate are intended to provide only general information and do not represent a legal opinion or advice regarding any particular case or issue. Transmission of the information is not intended to create, and receipt of the information does not constitute, an attorney-client relationship. For legal advice on a specific matter, please see counsel. © Copyright 2008 by Woods, Fuller, Shultz & Smith P.C . All rights reserved.
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