Trending News: Dow Jones Today: Futures Little Changed as Stocks on Pace for Weekly Gains; Bitcoin Nears $100,000Oil heads for weekly gains as Ukraine war intensifiesOil Heads for Weekly Advance as Russia-Ukraine War EscalatesState Bank’s Hedges Cap Indian Borrowing Costs as Economy SlowsTrump considers Warsh for Treasury Secretary and later Fed chairman, WSJ reportsWebsite Use of Third-Party Tracking Software Not Prohibited Under Massachusetts Wiretap ActExxon group pulls out of talks with Guyana over shallow water oil block, government saysOil company Phillips 66 faces federal charges related to alleged Clean Water Act violationsDepartment of Labor’s New Overtime Rule Overturned by Federal Court in TexasBosch to reduce hours for 450 employees due to tough economyStudents can now apply for federal college aid. Officials hope for a smoother rollout this yearSurgeon General: Health Disparities Remain as US Smoking Rates DeclineDow Jones Today: Stock Futures Rise as Investors Digest Earnings Reports; Bitcoin Surges to Another Record High Above $98KOil edges higher as traders weigh escalation of Ukraine conflictFed’s Barkin says US is vulnerable to inflation shocks, FT reportsOil prices firm as geopolitical tensions raise supply concernsFeds outline ‘necessary steps’ for Colorado River agreement by 2026 but no recommendation yetE. Coli Outbreak Linked to Carrots: Symptoms, Risks, and Recalled BrandsFed’s Collins Says More Easing Needed, Final Destination UnknownFed’s Collins sees more rate cuts ahead for US central bankHow to Prepare for the Upcoming Filing Deadline Under the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA)Cook Says Fed Should Cut Rates Over Time, Data Will Guide PaceFed’s Cook: More cuts likely appropriate as disinflation expected to continueDow Jones Today: Stock Futures Inch Higher as Investors Await Nvidia Earnings ReportBridgewater Says Trump May Pick More Accommodating Fed ChiefOil Traders Price In Trump’s Foreign Policy as Bearish for CrudeEx-Federal Reserve Bank Examiner Pleads Guilty to Insider TradesOil Steady as Industry Report Points to Rising US StockpilesAI Transcripts and Investment Advisers: Embracing Technology While Meeting SEC RequirementsFed’s Schmid says it is uncertain how far interest rates can fallKey Fed Backstop Unable to Contain Repo Turmoil, Barclays SaysDaily Walks Could Help You Live Over a Decade LongerTrump Administration Tariffs: Considerations for U.S. and Global CompaniesOil Glut Set to Thwart Trump’s Call to ‘Frack, Frack, Frack’Fed Rate Cuts to Spur $2 Trillion Money-Fund Exit, Apollo’s Slok SaysDow Jones Today: Stock Futures Point to Lower Open As Geopolitical Concerns Rise; Walmart Jumps After EarningsAmazon and Elon Musk’s SpaceX challenge labor agency’s constitutionality in federal courtMorning Bid: Traders focus on Fed as key Trump picks awaitedHoly Hemp: New Jersey Court Partially Invalidates Hemp LawOil Steady After Biggest Gain in Over Five Weeks on Weak DollarOil prices ease, but caution prevails over Russia-Ukraine warOzempic: Best and Worst Thanksgiving Foods to Eat While Taking Weight Loss DrugsMemphis trucking company owner sentenced to federal prison in PPP schemeOil Rises as Geopolitical Tensions Outweigh Weak Market SignalsDow Jones Today: S&P 500, Nasdaq Rise as Market Looks to Recover From Last Week’s SlideThe Rise of Annuities – A Riddle Wrapped in a Mystery Inside an Enigma? [Podcast]Chile Economy Returns to Growth in Small Respite for BoricTesla gains on report Trump’s team planning federal self-driving vehicle regulationsNomura expects Fed to pause rate-cut cycle in DecemberSingapore Oil Tycoon OK Lim Sentenced to 17 1/2 YearsOil prices edge higher after Russia-Ukraine tensions escalateGoldman Says ‘Go for Gold’ as Central Banks Buy, Fed Cuts in ‘25SEC Enforcement Director Highlights Increased Penalties for Violations of Whistleblower RuleBillionaire Tom Steyer: Trump presidency won’t hold back the energy transitionTreasuries See 2024 Gains Dwindle With December Fed Cut at RiskHow the Trump tariffs on Taiwan chips could hurt the AI trade — and the likes of NvidiaTrump win has economists concerned US economy will fail to make soft landingTrump Chooses Oil Fracking Boss Wright as Energy SecretaryNovember 2024 Legal News: Law Firm News and Industry Expansion, Industry Awards and Recognition, DEI and Women in LawCan Donald Trump ‘save TikTok’? The clock is ticking.The Fed’s biggest challenge has become the ‘Sasquatch of the financial world’Charting the Global Economy: US Inflation Progress StallsUS utilities want Trump, Republicans to save inflation act, Edison CEO saysAlaska political leaders hope to see Trump undo restrictions on oil drillingUS Inflation on Strong Trajectory to 2% Goal, Fed’s Collins SaysSTI Epidemic Slows As New Syphilis, Gonorrhea Cases Fall In US, CDC SaysFull House Star Dave Coulier Diagnosed with Stage 3 Non-Hodgkin’s LymphomaAnduril CEO sees opportunity for defense tech startups under TrumpRichmond Fed’s Barkin expects inflation will fall into next year, hints at slowing rate-cut paceDow Jones Today: Stocks Lower as Big-Tech Tumbles; Major Indexes Head for Weekly Losses‘Rates Will Be a Lot Lower’ in 12-18 Months, Fed’s Goolsbee SaysTraders See Just a 50% Chance That Fed Cuts Rates in DecemberJamie Dimon and Donald Trump make it official: They won’t be joining forcesStocks Slide as Fed Rate-Cut Bets Pared Back: Markets WrapNew York City Mayor Signs Hotel Safety and Licensing Law Imposing New Compliance Requirements on Hotel OperatorsFed’s Powell Says No Need to Hurry Rate Cuts With Economy StrongOil Heads for Weekly Drop as Glut Concerns and Dollar Take TollProtein Diet Coke: Why the ‘Dirty Soda’ Is Taking Over TikTokStocks Get Hit as Powell’s Remarks Curb Fed Wagers: Markets WrapFed has time to see what Trump policies mean for the economy, Powell saysDow Jones Today: Stocks Lower Ahead of Comments from Fed Chair Powell; Disney Soars After EarningsPost Election – Expect Tax LegislationUS regulator looks to put Google under federal supervision, Washington Post saysBarkin: Wages, possible tariffs, reasons to be careful about declaring inflation victoryOil Drops as Surging US Dollar and Demand Concerns Take a TollGlobal Oil Market Faces a Million-Barrel Glut Next Year, the IEA SaysThe CTA Filing Deadline is Approaching. Is Your BOIR Filed Yet?Oil prices edge down, forecasts for higher oil output, weak demand growth weighBitcoin Briefly Tops $93,000 on Trump Agenda, Fed Policy OutlookDiabetes, Kidney Disease Could Raise Cardiovascular Disease Risk up to 28 Years EarlierAmericans Began Drinking More During the Pandemic, and They Haven’t StoppedCFPB Imposes $95 Million Fine on Large Credit Union for Overdraft Fee PracticesFed Officials Fret Over How Far They Can Lower Interest RatesFederal judge orders Oakland airport to stop using ‘San Francisco’ in name amid lawsuitJust 1 Hour of Weekly Exercise May Lower AFib Risk, but More Is Still BetterOzempic and Wegovy May Provide Strong Relief from Osteoarthritis Knee Pain“Captive Audience” Bans: Employers Should Be Aware of This TrendThe Power of Incorporation Compels You: Surety Succeeds in Compelling Contractor to Arbitrate Bond Claims Pursuant to Arbitration Clause in SubcontractBond Traders Reload Bets on Fed Cuts After CPI: Markets WrapOctober inflation data meets forecasts, keeping Fed on track for December rate cut
Fri. Nov 22nd, 2024
Trending News: Dow Jones Today: Futures Little Changed as Stocks on Pace for Weekly Gains; Bitcoin Nears $100,000Oil heads for weekly gains as Ukraine war intensifiesOil Heads for Weekly Advance as Russia-Ukraine War EscalatesState Bank’s Hedges Cap Indian Borrowing Costs as Economy SlowsTrump considers Warsh for Treasury Secretary and later Fed chairman, WSJ reportsWebsite Use of Third-Party Tracking Software Not Prohibited Under Massachusetts Wiretap ActExxon group pulls out of talks with Guyana over shallow water oil block, government saysOil company Phillips 66 faces federal charges related to alleged Clean Water Act violationsDepartment of Labor’s New Overtime Rule Overturned by Federal Court in TexasBosch to reduce hours for 450 employees due to tough economyStudents can now apply for federal college aid. Officials hope for a smoother rollout this yearSurgeon General: Health Disparities Remain as US Smoking Rates DeclineDow Jones Today: Stock Futures Rise as Investors Digest Earnings Reports; Bitcoin Surges to Another Record High Above $98KOil edges higher as traders weigh escalation of Ukraine conflictFed’s Barkin says US is vulnerable to inflation shocks, FT reportsOil prices firm as geopolitical tensions raise supply concernsFeds outline ‘necessary steps’ for Colorado River agreement by 2026 but no recommendation yetE. Coli Outbreak Linked to Carrots: Symptoms, Risks, and Recalled BrandsFed’s Collins Says More Easing Needed, Final Destination UnknownFed’s Collins sees more rate cuts ahead for US central bankHow to Prepare for the Upcoming Filing Deadline Under the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA)Cook Says Fed Should Cut Rates Over Time, Data Will Guide PaceFed’s Cook: More cuts likely appropriate as disinflation expected to continueDow Jones Today: Stock Futures Inch Higher as Investors Await Nvidia Earnings ReportBridgewater Says Trump May Pick More Accommodating Fed ChiefOil Traders Price In Trump’s Foreign Policy as Bearish for CrudeEx-Federal Reserve Bank Examiner Pleads Guilty to Insider TradesOil Steady as Industry Report Points to Rising US StockpilesAI Transcripts and Investment Advisers: Embracing Technology While Meeting SEC RequirementsFed’s Schmid says it is uncertain how far interest rates can fallKey Fed Backstop Unable to Contain Repo Turmoil, Barclays SaysDaily Walks Could Help You Live Over a Decade LongerTrump Administration Tariffs: Considerations for U.S. and Global CompaniesOil Glut Set to Thwart Trump’s Call to ‘Frack, Frack, Frack’Fed Rate Cuts to Spur $2 Trillion Money-Fund Exit, Apollo’s Slok SaysDow Jones Today: Stock Futures Point to Lower Open As Geopolitical Concerns Rise; Walmart Jumps After EarningsAmazon and Elon Musk’s SpaceX challenge labor agency’s constitutionality in federal courtMorning Bid: Traders focus on Fed as key Trump picks awaitedHoly Hemp: New Jersey Court Partially Invalidates Hemp LawOil Steady After Biggest Gain in Over Five Weeks on Weak DollarOil prices ease, but caution prevails over Russia-Ukraine warOzempic: Best and Worst Thanksgiving Foods to Eat While Taking Weight Loss DrugsMemphis trucking company owner sentenced to federal prison in PPP schemeOil Rises as Geopolitical Tensions Outweigh Weak Market SignalsDow Jones Today: S&P 500, Nasdaq Rise as Market Looks to Recover From Last Week’s SlideThe Rise of Annuities – A Riddle Wrapped in a Mystery Inside an Enigma? [Podcast]Chile Economy Returns to Growth in Small Respite for BoricTesla gains on report Trump’s team planning federal self-driving vehicle regulationsNomura expects Fed to pause rate-cut cycle in DecemberSingapore Oil Tycoon OK Lim Sentenced to 17 1/2 YearsOil prices edge higher after Russia-Ukraine tensions escalateGoldman Says ‘Go for Gold’ as Central Banks Buy, Fed Cuts in ‘25SEC Enforcement Director Highlights Increased Penalties for Violations of Whistleblower RuleBillionaire Tom Steyer: Trump presidency won’t hold back the energy transitionTreasuries See 2024 Gains Dwindle With December Fed Cut at RiskHow the Trump tariffs on Taiwan chips could hurt the AI trade — and the likes of NvidiaTrump win has economists concerned US economy will fail to make soft landingTrump Chooses Oil Fracking Boss Wright as Energy SecretaryNovember 2024 Legal News: Law Firm News and Industry Expansion, Industry Awards and Recognition, DEI and Women in LawCan Donald Trump ‘save TikTok’? The clock is ticking.The Fed’s biggest challenge has become the ‘Sasquatch of the financial world’Charting the Global Economy: US Inflation Progress StallsUS utilities want Trump, Republicans to save inflation act, Edison CEO saysAlaska political leaders hope to see Trump undo restrictions on oil drillingUS Inflation on Strong Trajectory to 2% Goal, Fed’s Collins SaysSTI Epidemic Slows As New Syphilis, Gonorrhea Cases Fall In US, CDC SaysFull House Star Dave Coulier Diagnosed with Stage 3 Non-Hodgkin’s LymphomaAnduril CEO sees opportunity for defense tech startups under TrumpRichmond Fed’s Barkin expects inflation will fall into next year, hints at slowing rate-cut paceDow Jones Today: Stocks Lower as Big-Tech Tumbles; Major Indexes Head for Weekly Losses‘Rates Will Be a Lot Lower’ in 12-18 Months, Fed’s Goolsbee SaysTraders See Just a 50% Chance That Fed Cuts Rates in DecemberJamie Dimon and Donald Trump make it official: They won’t be joining forcesStocks Slide as Fed Rate-Cut Bets Pared Back: Markets WrapNew York City Mayor Signs Hotel Safety and Licensing Law Imposing New Compliance Requirements on Hotel OperatorsFed’s Powell Says No Need to Hurry Rate Cuts With Economy StrongOil Heads for Weekly Drop as Glut Concerns and Dollar Take TollProtein Diet Coke: Why the ‘Dirty Soda’ Is Taking Over TikTokStocks Get Hit as Powell’s Remarks Curb Fed Wagers: Markets WrapFed has time to see what Trump policies mean for the economy, Powell saysDow Jones Today: Stocks Lower Ahead of Comments from Fed Chair Powell; Disney Soars After EarningsPost Election – Expect Tax LegislationUS regulator looks to put Google under federal supervision, Washington Post saysBarkin: Wages, possible tariffs, reasons to be careful about declaring inflation victoryOil Drops as Surging US Dollar and Demand Concerns Take a TollGlobal Oil Market Faces a Million-Barrel Glut Next Year, the IEA SaysThe CTA Filing Deadline is Approaching. Is Your BOIR Filed Yet?Oil prices edge down, forecasts for higher oil output, weak demand growth weighBitcoin Briefly Tops $93,000 on Trump Agenda, Fed Policy OutlookDiabetes, Kidney Disease Could Raise Cardiovascular Disease Risk up to 28 Years EarlierAmericans Began Drinking More During the Pandemic, and They Haven’t StoppedCFPB Imposes $95 Million Fine on Large Credit Union for Overdraft Fee PracticesFed Officials Fret Over How Far They Can Lower Interest RatesFederal judge orders Oakland airport to stop using ‘San Francisco’ in name amid lawsuitJust 1 Hour of Weekly Exercise May Lower AFib Risk, but More Is Still BetterOzempic and Wegovy May Provide Strong Relief from Osteoarthritis Knee Pain“Captive Audience” Bans: Employers Should Be Aware of This TrendThe Power of Incorporation Compels You: Surety Succeeds in Compelling Contractor to Arbitrate Bond Claims Pursuant to Arbitration Clause in SubcontractBond Traders Reload Bets on Fed Cuts After CPI: Markets WrapOctober inflation data meets forecasts, keeping Fed on track for December rate cut
Fri. Nov 22nd, 2024
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2025 Inflation-Adjusted Plan Limits
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On Nov. 1, 2024, the IRS published its annual cost of living adjustments for various retirement plan limits. These increases are more modest than recent years, a reflection that inflation…

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We Had an Agreement as to Value, But Ignored It. Now What?
We Had an Agreement as to Value, But Ignored It. Now What?

Quite often a shareholders’ agreement or operating agreement will contain a provision establishing the company’s value in the event of a buyout of one of the owners.  Sometimes the agreement…

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