Category: Alerts
Jun 28, 2012 - Alerts by Hinkle Law Firm
As you probably already know, the United States Supreme Court announced its long-awaited decision this morning in the cases challenging the constitutionality of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (“PPACA”).
Jun 22, 2012 - Alerts by Hinkle Law Firm
The United States Supreme Court is expected to issue opinions by the end of next week in three separate cases challenging the constitutionality of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (“PPACA”). The decisions in these three cases will affect every employer in this country.
May 15, 2012 - Alerts by Hinkle Law Firm
When Congress enacted the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act in 2010, it added a requirement that employers must report the total cost of an employee’s coverage under an employer-sponsored group health plan on the employee’s Form W-2.
May 9, 2012 - Alerts by Hinkle Law Firm
The National Labor Relations Board (the “NLRB”) is becoming increasingly active in its efforts to address unionization. Last August, the NLRB issued a new rule that requires almost all employers – even those without unions – to post a notice about employees’ rights under the National Labor Relations Act (the […]
Due diligence required when taking charitable deductions – Insight on Estate Planning April/May 2012
May 3, 2012 - Alerts by Hinkle Law Firm
Estate planning and charitable planning often go hand in hand. For many people, leaving a legacy of philanthropy is as important as providing financial security for their families. If your estate plan includes charitable contributions, be sure you understand their tax implications.
May 2, 2012 - Alerts by Hinkle Law Firm
Married couples have available to them greater (and more advantageous) estate planning options than unmarried couples. Yet unmarried couples face many of the same estate planning concerns as married couples. So they must engage in special planning to ensure that their decisions regarding asset distribution and health care are carried […]
May 1, 2012 - Alerts by Hinkle Law Firm
Make health care decisions while you’re healthy Estate planning isn’t just about what happens to your assets after you die. It’s also about protecting yourself and your loved ones. This includes having a plan for making critical medical decisions in the event you’re unable to make them yourself.
Apr 10, 2012 - Alerts by Hinkle Law Firm
For the last four years, the Department of Labor (“DOL”) has been ratcheting up the amount of information that must be disclosed regarding the administrative operations and expenses of qualified retirement plans. While the DOL’s intentions may be noble – enhancing the transparency of the fees that such plans incur […]
Mar 8, 2012 - by Hinkle Law Firm
A comment that I hear from many people is that they want their kids to have access to their inheritance, but they also don’t want the assets to be mismanaged or go to a divorcing spouse or other creditor. In their minds, how their kids (or their surviving spouse) receives […]
Sep 9, 2011 - Alerts by Hinkle Law Firm
A “limited benefit plan” (or, as some people refer to it, a “mini-med plan”) is a type of medical plan that offers very limited benefits. Although doctor visits and hospital stays are typically covered, benefits are capped at a fairly low dollar amount. For example, benefits might be capped at […]