Boardroom Brief Exclusives
- Question of the Week
May 22, 2012 Q. How exactly will the JOBS Act be implemented – and how will it affect my middle market company?
by David Scileppi - Focus on Florida
New reporting rule means changes ahead for Florida banks The regulation requires U.S. financial institutions report to foreign governments the interest paid on accounts of nonresident aliens.
by Gabriel Caballero, May 21, 2012 - Focus on Florida
After Facebook, what’s next for technology IPOs? What comes next for the tech economy after Facebook goes public? Two important areas deserve careful consideration.
by Bob White, May 17, 2012 - Question of the Week
May 15, 2012 Q. What are my options if I want to modify or fix an already-executed irrevocable trust or will?
by John C. Moran - Question of the Week
May 08, 2012 Q. Part of my small business tax strategy is to use an S corporation distribution in addition to drawing a salary. What should I consider when determining an appropriate salary amount?
by Graham Hill - Focus on Florida
Employers gain temporary reprieve from union poster rule A recent federal appeals court ruling has effectively blocked a rule that would require employers to display posters informing workers of their right to form a union. The rule was due to go into effect April 30.
by Mark Bonfanti, May 01, 2012 - Question of the Week
April 30, 2012 Q. I have heard that immigration authorities started accepting H-1B petitions from U.S. Companies in April to hire professionals in specialty occupation positions, such as engineers, computer systems analysts, financial analysts, and allied healthcare professionals, to name a few. In past years there were shortages of H-1B visas since they are subject to an annual quota, but usage was down during the Recession. Now that the economy is recovering, should our business be concerned about potential shortages in this widely used visa category?
by Sarah Tobocman - Question of the Week
April 26, 2012 Q. Online sweepstakes and contests are becoming more popular with retailers who are looking to increase their online presence. Recently, Taco Bell found itself in hot water after the web portal for their “Unlock the Box” sweepstakes was infiltrated by hackers. What are some lessons learned for businesses looking to host online sweepstakes?
by Joe Chase - Focus on Florida
Successful private companies don’t always make successful public ones Do Groupon’s recent accounting and public relations problems provide a lesson for the greater tech industry? Many web-based companies that have gone public would do well to pay attention.
by Bob White, April 16, 2012 - Focus on Florida
Lennar’s positive earnings fuel optimism for housing market Miami-based Lennar Corporation, one of the nation’s largest homebuilders, released Q1 earnings of $15 million – the strongest first-quarter sales since the 2008 collapse of the economy.
by Boardroom Brief Staff, April 06, 2012 