Headed by San Diego immigration lawyer Lynne Feldman, Feldman Feldman & Associates is a group of experienced immigration attorneys that offer expertise in all facets of immigration law. They currently have a 9.9 Avvo rating and an A+ from the Better Business Bureau. Furthermore, all members of the firm belong to the American Immigration Lawyers Association. They also pride themselves on being passionate about helping their clients reach their goals, and they can speak both English and Spanish.
03.08.2018 Key Issues in Sec 363 Bankruptcy SalesExpert Webcast
MAJOR TOPICS
• Summary of Section 363 sale
• Effects on different stakeholders, benefits and burdens
• Debtor v. creditor strategies
• Traditional restructuring v. sale
• Auction and sale process
• Non-profit debtors – hospitals
• “Stalking horse” and insider bidders
• “Melting ice cube” theory
• Impact of the General Motors Chapter 11 filing
• Credit bidding – Fisker and progeny
• Bid chilling
• Making the process more efficient
05.09.2018 Cannabis Caluation, M&A and Tax IssuesExpert Webcast
MAJOR TOPICS:
•Industry overview
•Regulatory landscape
•Valuation methodologies and metrics
•Tax issues in the Cannabis industry
•Transactional trends in the industry – M&A and financings
Are you looking for a board certified real estate attorney in Florida? Edward William Hale of Lee County is a reputable lawyer having extensive knowledge in Florida Real Estate Laws and a unique perspective to handling cases.
Qualified Opportunity Zones rules seek to encourage investment and stimulate economic growth in certain distressed communities by providing various federal income tax benefits to taxpayers who invest in businesses that operate within these zones. Discussion will include tax incentives and key outstanding regulatory issues in Qualified Opportunity Zones as well as transactions for companies, funds and investors, including real estate deals and sales of closely held businesses.
• Intent of the 2017 legislation on Qualified Opportunity Zones
• Types of qualified opportunity funds
• Tax and business considerations in choosing a fund
• Tax benefits of investing in a qualified opportunity fund
• Capital gains that qualify
• Tax deferral or something more?
• Prescribed holding periods
• Taxpayer qualifications
• Investments required to realize tax benefits
• Investing in a sponsored fund to realize the tax benefits
• Forming a new fund
• Opportunity to defer gains for selling business owners
• Opportunity zones compared to a like-kind exchange for real estate investors
• A qualified fund in the case of a partnership dissolution
• Estate planning opportunities
• Opportunity Zones deal overview
• Real estate developer perspective -- cost of capital and deal structures
Headed by San Diego immigration lawyer Lynne Feldman, Feldman Feldman & Associates is a group of experienced immigration attorneys that offer expertise in all facets of immigration law. They currently have a 9.9 Avvo rating and an A+ from the Better Business Bureau. Furthermore, all members of the firm belong to the American Immigration Lawyers Association. They also pride themselves on being passionate about helping their clients reach their goals, and they can speak both English and Spanish.
03.08.2018 Key Issues in Sec 363 Bankruptcy SalesExpert Webcast
MAJOR TOPICS
• Summary of Section 363 sale
• Effects on different stakeholders, benefits and burdens
• Debtor v. creditor strategies
• Traditional restructuring v. sale
• Auction and sale process
• Non-profit debtors – hospitals
• “Stalking horse” and insider bidders
• “Melting ice cube” theory
• Impact of the General Motors Chapter 11 filing
• Credit bidding – Fisker and progeny
• Bid chilling
• Making the process more efficient
05.09.2018 Cannabis Caluation, M&A and Tax IssuesExpert Webcast
MAJOR TOPICS:
•Industry overview
•Regulatory landscape
•Valuation methodologies and metrics
•Tax issues in the Cannabis industry
•Transactional trends in the industry – M&A and financings
Are you looking for a board certified real estate attorney in Florida? Edward William Hale of Lee County is a reputable lawyer having extensive knowledge in Florida Real Estate Laws and a unique perspective to handling cases.
Qualified Opportunity Zones rules seek to encourage investment and stimulate economic growth in certain distressed communities by providing various federal income tax benefits to taxpayers who invest in businesses that operate within these zones. Discussion will include tax incentives and key outstanding regulatory issues in Qualified Opportunity Zones as well as transactions for companies, funds and investors, including real estate deals and sales of closely held businesses.
• Intent of the 2017 legislation on Qualified Opportunity Zones
• Types of qualified opportunity funds
• Tax and business considerations in choosing a fund
• Tax benefits of investing in a qualified opportunity fund
• Capital gains that qualify
• Tax deferral or something more?
• Prescribed holding periods
• Taxpayer qualifications
• Investments required to realize tax benefits
• Investing in a sponsored fund to realize the tax benefits
• Forming a new fund
• Opportunity to defer gains for selling business owners
• Opportunity zones compared to a like-kind exchange for real estate investors
• A qualified fund in the case of a partnership dissolution
• Estate planning opportunities
• Opportunity Zones deal overview
• Real estate developer perspective -- cost of capital and deal structures
Rich F. Ehrenreich has a practice based in Deerfield, Illinois. There, he oversees the legal matters of global financial institutions. He specializes in Bank Secrecy Act compliance as well as anti-money laundering compliance. Martindale-Hubbell listed Mr. Ehrenreich as a reputable lawyer, and he is a member of the Illinois State Bar Association.
State legalization of cannabis has created a robust marijuana and cannabis ancillary industries as well as significant need for growth capital for many new as well as established companies in the industry. Investment opportunities in the industry through public markets are still relatively scarce, and to meet the demand, venture capital firms, family offices and private equity funds have raised and are investing hundreds of millions of dollars into the industry. The panel will examine current trends and transactions in Cannabis, as well as growth and valuation trends, due diligence issues and potential risks and reward for private equity investors and companies seeking capital.
Recorded on Thursday, April 12, 2012. This webinar is Part II of a two-part review of issues related to immigration, women, and children. It discusses situations involving immigration and family issues that may arise for non-citizen women and their children. It looks at situations such as non-citizen women with Canadian-born children, and sponsorship when relationships break down. Presenters are Tamar Witelson, Legal Director at The Metropolitan Action Committee on Violence Against Women and Children (METRAC) and Raoul Boulakia, a lawyer and certified specialist in Immigration, Refugee and Citizenship law. Those not already familiar with basic concepts related to immigration status should review Immigration, Women, and Children: Part I - Basic Concepts.
Watch an archived version at:
http://yourlegalrights.on.ca/webinar/immigration-women-and-children-part-ii-%E2%80%93-sample-situations
Alaina Marie Young - A Notable Professional From GeorgiaAlaina Marie Young
Alaina Marie Young is currently working at Campbell & Brannon, LLC, Atlanta. She worked in these companies as Associate Attorney, General Counsel and Attorney in Commercial Real Estate. To know more about her visit her official site http://www.alainamarieyoung.com/
Alaina Marie Young - A Skillful and Brilliant IndividualAlaina Marie Young
Alaina Marie Young managed commercial real estate transactions consisting of enormous amounts for clients belonging to different fields. Find out more about her at her official site http://www.alainamarieyoung.com/
Achieving the next level of corporate growth - navigating “no man’s land”Expert Webcast
DESCRIPTION:
No Man’s Land is a term that describes the transition period for a growth company. Successful entrepreneurs that start and lead growth companies experience this period that can threaten their very survival.
For an entrepreneur to successfully transition his or her company four key areas must be a clear focus. We describe these actions as the 4 M’s and they will be addressed:
Marketing – maintaining important customer relationships
Management – objective review
Model - maintaining margins
Money – adequate capitalization
Other key areas of focus are corporate structure and compliance. Guidance from a seasoned corporate and transactional counsel is invaluable with respect to corporate matters, growth, capital raising and any transactional matters.
Rich F. Ehrenreich has a practice based in Deerfield, Illinois. There, he oversees the legal matters of global financial institutions. He specializes in Bank Secrecy Act compliance as well as anti-money laundering compliance. Martindale-Hubbell listed Mr. Ehrenreich as a reputable lawyer, and he is a member of the Illinois State Bar Association.
State legalization of cannabis has created a robust marijuana and cannabis ancillary industries as well as significant need for growth capital for many new as well as established companies in the industry. Investment opportunities in the industry through public markets are still relatively scarce, and to meet the demand, venture capital firms, family offices and private equity funds have raised and are investing hundreds of millions of dollars into the industry. The panel will examine current trends and transactions in Cannabis, as well as growth and valuation trends, due diligence issues and potential risks and reward for private equity investors and companies seeking capital.
Recorded on Thursday, April 12, 2012. This webinar is Part II of a two-part review of issues related to immigration, women, and children. It discusses situations involving immigration and family issues that may arise for non-citizen women and their children. It looks at situations such as non-citizen women with Canadian-born children, and sponsorship when relationships break down. Presenters are Tamar Witelson, Legal Director at The Metropolitan Action Committee on Violence Against Women and Children (METRAC) and Raoul Boulakia, a lawyer and certified specialist in Immigration, Refugee and Citizenship law. Those not already familiar with basic concepts related to immigration status should review Immigration, Women, and Children: Part I - Basic Concepts.
Watch an archived version at:
http://yourlegalrights.on.ca/webinar/immigration-women-and-children-part-ii-%E2%80%93-sample-situations
Alaina Marie Young - A Notable Professional From GeorgiaAlaina Marie Young
Alaina Marie Young is currently working at Campbell & Brannon, LLC, Atlanta. She worked in these companies as Associate Attorney, General Counsel and Attorney in Commercial Real Estate. To know more about her visit her official site http://www.alainamarieyoung.com/
Alaina Marie Young - A Skillful and Brilliant IndividualAlaina Marie Young
Alaina Marie Young managed commercial real estate transactions consisting of enormous amounts for clients belonging to different fields. Find out more about her at her official site http://www.alainamarieyoung.com/
Achieving the next level of corporate growth - navigating “no man’s land”Expert Webcast
DESCRIPTION:
No Man’s Land is a term that describes the transition period for a growth company. Successful entrepreneurs that start and lead growth companies experience this period that can threaten their very survival.
For an entrepreneur to successfully transition his or her company four key areas must be a clear focus. We describe these actions as the 4 M’s and they will be addressed:
Marketing – maintaining important customer relationships
Management – objective review
Model - maintaining margins
Money – adequate capitalization
Other key areas of focus are corporate structure and compliance. Guidance from a seasoned corporate and transactional counsel is invaluable with respect to corporate matters, growth, capital raising and any transactional matters.
Trends and Transactions in Private Post-Secondary EducationExpert Webcast
Our panel of experts, comprised of senior investment bankers, a leading education lawyer, who also owns and operates an accredited private college, and a senior industry consultant, will discuss the current trends and transactions in the private post-secondary schools and colleges industry. Major topics include:
Current investment climate and market in private post-secondary education
Key federal and state regulatory issues that affect risk, pricing and structure
Student and employee litigation and risk management
Identification of risk indicia and risk assessment
Trends in auction activity and related purchase and sale strategies
Case studies
Presentation addresses corporate and personal contingency planning for an exit from a family owned business, including the fiduciary duties of shareholder spouses during the marriage and possible divorce, and the issues involved in valuing, recapitalizing and/or selling the business, including time constraints, valuation implications, ongoing management and ownership (if any) issues, potential buyers, deal structuring imperatives, forensic accounting and insurance and estate planning.
Family Law and Roles of Counsel and Financial ExpertsExpert Webcast
Presentation examines roles of counsel, forensic accountants and investment bankers in a marital dissolution involving a closely-held or family-owned business. Issues, strategies and tips are addressed.
Addressing a foreign insolvency in the U.S.
Overview of Chapter 15 Bankruptcy
Chapter 15 v. Chapter 11
UNCITRAL Model Law Adoption
Type of relief sought
Extraterritoriality and avoidance powers
Public policy implications
Approved guidelines for court communications
Managing Different Shareholder Constituencies in a Private Company Sale ProcessExpert Webcast
MAJOR TOPICS:
Bargaining power at inception
Shareholder, management and other agreements
Importance of process – legal and investment banking
Reconciling goals of controlling shareholders with minority
ESOP as a sale strategy
Non-ESOP shareholder and management considerations
California short-form squeeze-out merger
Preparing for potential shareholder litigation
Shareholders v. management tension
What Factors Affect the Distribution of an Illinois InheritanceRobert Nash
If you are an heir to the estate, or believe you are a beneficiary of the estate, you may wonder how long it will take you to actually receive your inheritance; however, you may also be reluctant to ask as it may seem inappropriate or callous. Learn more about Illinois inheritance in this presentation.
In the unlikely event that you manage to go through your entire life without ever being an interested party to the probate of someone else’s estate, you should still familiarize yourself with the probate process as it will be of benefit to you when you are planning your own estate. Learn more about Illinois probate process in this presentation.
Expert Webcast: Maximizing Value of Privately Held CompanyExpert Webcast
Maximizing the Value of a Privately Held Company from the Corporate, Financial and Management Perspectives. This panel presentation addresses the issues involved in building, running and exiting a private company or a family-owned business, including owners’ personal considerations and business-related corporate law, financial and management issues.
Hemp market overview
•Legal and regulatory issues
•Investment opportunities – corporate and real estate
•Valuation trends
•Third-party due diligence
•Brand building and differentiation in the new industry
•Industry outlook
11.16.2017 Strategies for US Companies' Expansion AbroadExpert Webcast
Expansion structures: organic, mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, other
Structuring private equity acquisitions abroad
Intellectual property and technology transfer issues
Understanding local infrastructure, language and culture
Staffing a deal team
Due diligence and disclosures
Dispute resolution mechanisms
Transfer pricing, tax structures and repatriation of capital
Financing availability
It is imperative that you understand what each fiduciary role encompasses and what should be considered when making a decision about whom to appoint. Learn more about fiduciaries in this presentation
Expert Webcast: Lower Middle Market Finance for Owner OperatorsExpert Webcast
MAJOR TOPICS:
What is on the menu for owner/operator borrowers today?
Difference between a regulated bank and Debt Fund
Can owner/operators get financed like their PE owned competitors?
What is the optimal structure for a borrower with 4x-5x leverage? Uni’s vs senior/junior combination?
Does a dislocation in the broadly syndicated market affect this area?
How to prepare for a financing; Understanding the requirements to close/fund
Process breakdown – single points of failure
Lender point of view – why we like these financings
Understanding this is an arranged marriage and you have to live with one another – the relationship begins when the deal closes
01.10.2019 Healthcare Restructuring Outlook 2019Expert Webcast
M&A Issues
Bankruptcy v. out-of-court restructuring
Drivers for filing
Provider agreement transfer issues
Regulatory and reimbursement issues
Unique financial aspects of healthcare receivables – collection and reimbursement
Not-for-profit business transfers
Rural and community hospitals
Realizing recovery to creditors
Public policy issues
Availability of financing
Issues for DIP lenders
D&O, malpractice and avoidance actions
08.09.2018 Tax Considerations in M&A for for Buyers and SellersExpert Webcast
•Tax affect on deal economics
•Specific tax considerations
•Target’s tax characteristics
•Form matters
•Stock sale v. asset sale
•Continuing equity interest
•Service agreements and non-competes
•Minority owner considerations
•Key employees
•State and local taxes
07.19.2018 Understanding the Sell Side M&A Process for a Private CompanyExpert Webcast
Major Topics:
M&A market overview
Corporate and shareholder readiness
Assembling the deal team
Legal issues
Investment banking process
Types of buyers
Deal structures
Due diligence
Capitalizing on “hidden” assets – life insurance
Tax and other incentives available
M&A insurance
06.20.2018 Third Party Funding of Internatinonal ArbitrationExpert Webcast
MAJOR TOPICS:
Third party funding solutions
Appropriate situations for third party funding
Advantages and disadvantages
Finding the right funder and presenting the case
Case administration
Conflicts of interest, privilege, confidentiality and other issues
Regulatory issues
Buying and selling of claims
Insurance
05.31.2018 Resolving Shareholder and Investor DisputesExpert Webcast
MAJOR TOPICS:
Disclosure based settlements of shareholder litigation challenging merger transactions (Dead or Alive post Trulia)
Structuring Cash out mergers by majority or controlling shareholders (MFW)
Business Judgment Rule Review for Post- Closing Damages Cases (Corwin)
Developments in Appraisal Proceedings
WHAT BUSINESS OWNERS NEED TO KNOW ABOUT SUCCESSFULLY TRANSITIONING THEIR COMPANYExpert Webcast
Business readiness and shareholder personal planning
Corporate legal planning
Tax and estate planning
Wealth management considerations
Potential buyers and transaction structures
Preparing for due diligence – self-diligence, quality of earnings, other
Post-transactions planning
Issues to anticipate
05.15.2018 Mitigating Cyber Breach Liability for Companies and Board MembersExpert Webcast
MAJOR TOPICS:
Cyber breach preventative strategies
Cyber written policies and procedures
Response during and after a cyber crisis
GDPR
Third-party vendor issues
Best practices for the middle market
Corporate and board best practices
Cyber Insurance
Transactional effects and deal due diligence
Notable legal precedent
02.15.2018 Trends, Transactions and Opportunities in Oil & GasExpert Webcast
MAJOR TOPICS:
Industry overview
Historical and anticipated M&A activity by sector
Transaction structures – SPACs, upstream M&A, joint ventures, other
Due diligence trends
Restructuring trends – in- and out-of-court
Asset consolidations
Dealing with legacy capital structures
Opportunities for strategic and financial investors
Outlook for the future
Gear slippage with strategic execution is a universal norm—but, it does not have to be
Limitations of the traditional Project Management Office (PMO)
Establishing ‘force multiplication’ for PE Operating Partners
Best practices for post-merger integration can be applied across the enterprise
Creating a “Culture of Execution” where managers embrace getting things done
Building healthier companies by teaching companies to execute rather than “taking over”
There is a better way: the ‘Change Management Acceleration Process’
Understanding Claim History in M&A InsuranceExpert Webcast
Overview of M&A / Representations and Warranties Insurance
Payout history / frequent types of claims
Claim submission and processing
Role of a broker
Roles of external advisors – lawyers, accountants
Common issues
Transactional observations
11.09.2017 Retail Trends and Forecasts for 2017 and BeyondExpert Webcast
MAJOR TOPICS:
Changing retail paradigm
Industry landscape overview
Technological disruptions
Traditional retail v. e-commerce
Maintaining growth and market share
New business models – experiential engagement
Healthy v. distressed
Overview of recent bankruptcy filings: Wet Seal, Payless ShoeSource, Toys-R-Us, other
Watchlist: Neiman Marcus, JCrew, Talbots, other
Restructuring alternatives
Outlook for the future
10.26.2017 Raising Capital for Emerging Growth CompaniesExpert Webcast
MAJOR TOPICS:
• Readiness for a capital raise
• Capital raising process
• Financial and business projections and valuation
• Debt v. equity
• Use of proceeds
• Assembling the right team of advisors
• Types of potential investors
• Common mistakes
10.19.2017 The State of Cross-Border Private Equity and the Role of Alternati...Expert Webcast
MAJOR TOPICS:
Overview of the private equity markets
Market and transactional trends in the US and Canadian private equity
Deal dynamics – structures, speed, execution
Resurgence in the IPO markets
Role of alternative capital pools in the deal economy
Industries and geographies
China cross-border investing
CFIUS process
PE to PE transactional trend
Increasing use of representations & warranties insurance
Value of advisors
Outlook for the future
09.28.2017 Alternative Investment Strategies - Life Insurance SettlementsExpert Webcast
Alternative Investment Strategies - Life Insurance Settlements
Major Topics of Discussion
Life settlements market overview
Seller’s v. buyer’s perspectives
Individual v. Corporate-owned policies
Life settlements as an alternative asset class
Transaction process and underwriting
Legal and regulatory framework
Due diligence
Tax implications
Servicing the assets
Overview of the risks
Major Topics:
Information security and decision making
Valuation issues
Identifying industry-specific security issues
Cyber due diligence
Buy v. Sell side
Potential post-transaction cyber liability
Risk mitigation
Preventative measures
Crisis management
Expert Webcast Roundtable: Middle Market M&A and Private Equity Update 2017.
•Overview of macroeconomic trends
•Trends in M&A and private equity transactions
•Deal types and structures
•Domestic v. international deal space
•Role of M&A insurance
Expert Webcast: Mastering Transactional Due DiligenceExpert Webcast
Deal market overview
Due diligence areas of focus
Operational, financial, legal
Preparation and self-diligence
Data rooms and use of technology
VDRs
Best practices
Cyber Due Diligence
July 13, 2017: Strategic Solutions to Cross-Border Business DisputesExpert Webcast
MAJOR TOPICS:
Structuring cross-border transactions
Dispute resolution: litigation, arbitration, other
Choice of law and venue
Enforcement
Treaties
Valuation issues
Cultural differences
Protection and ownership of IP
Forensic reviews and investigations
Cybersecurity concerns
MODERATOR:
Alex Kasdan, Senior Managing Director, DelMorgan & Co.
A "File Trademark" is a legal term referring to the registration of a unique symbol, logo, or name used to identify and distinguish products or services. This process provides legal protection, granting exclusive rights to the trademark owner, and helps prevent unauthorized use by competitors.
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Introducing New Government Regulation on Toll Road.pdfAHRP Law Firm
For nearly two decades, Government Regulation Number 15 of 2005 on Toll Roads ("GR No. 15/2005") has served as the cornerstone of toll road legislation. However, with the emergence of various new developments and legal requirements, the Government has enacted Government Regulation Number 23 of 2024 on Toll Roads to replace GR No. 15/2005. This new regulation introduces several provisions impacting toll business entities and toll road users. Find out more out insights about this topic in our Legal Brief publication.
In 2020, the Ministry of Home Affairs established a committee led by Prof. (Dr.) Ranbir Singh, former Vice Chancellor of National Law University (NLU), Delhi. This committee was tasked with reviewing the three codes of criminal law. The primary objective of the committee was to propose comprehensive reforms to the country’s criminal laws in a manner that is both principled and effective.
The committee’s focus was on ensuring the safety and security of individuals, communities, and the nation as a whole. Throughout its deliberations, the committee aimed to uphold constitutional values such as justice, dignity, and the intrinsic value of each individual. Their goal was to recommend amendments to the criminal laws that align with these values and priorities.
Subsequently, in February, the committee successfully submitted its recommendations regarding amendments to the criminal law. These recommendations are intended to serve as a foundation for enhancing the current legal framework, promoting safety and security, and upholding the constitutional principles of justice, dignity, and the inherent worth of every individual.
Responsibilities of the office bearers while registering multi-state cooperat...Finlaw Consultancy Pvt Ltd
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The process of register multi-state cooperative society in India is governed by the Multi-State Co-operative Societies Act, 2002. This process requires the office bearers to undertake several crucial responsibilities to ensure compliance with legal and regulatory frameworks. The key office bearers typically include the President, Secretary, and Treasurer, along with other elected members of the managing committee. Their responsibilities encompass administrative, legal, and financial duties essential for the successful registration and operation of the society.
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Military Commissions Trial Judiciary, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. Notice of the Chief Defense Counsel's detailing of LtCol Thomas F. Jasper, Jr. USMC, as Detailed Defense Counsel for Abd Al Hadi Al-Iraqi on 6 August 2014 in the case of United States v. Hadi al Iraqi (10026)
DNA Testing in Civil and Criminal Matters.pptxpatrons legal
Get insights into DNA testing and its application in civil and criminal matters. Find out how it contributes to fair and accurate legal proceedings. For more information: https://www.patronslegal.com/criminal-litigation.html
Car Accident Injury Do I Have a Case....Knowyourright
Every year, thousands of Minnesotans are injured in car accidents. These injuries can be severe – even life-changing. Under Minnesota law, you can pursue compensation through a personal injury lawsuit.
RIGHTS OF VICTIM EDITED PRESENTATION(SAIF JAVED).pptxOmGod1
Victims of crime have a range of rights designed to ensure their protection, support, and participation in the justice system. These rights include the right to be treated with dignity and respect, the right to be informed about the progress of their case, and the right to be heard during legal proceedings. Victims are entitled to protection from intimidation and harm, access to support services such as counseling and medical care, and the right to restitution from the offender. Additionally, many jurisdictions provide victims with the right to participate in parole hearings and the right to privacy to protect their personal information from public disclosure. These rights aim to acknowledge the impact of crime on victims and to provide them with the necessary resources and involvement in the judicial process.
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All eyes on Rafah: But why?. The Rafah border crossing, a crucial point between Egypt and the Gaza Strip, often finds itself at the center of global attention. As we explore the significance of Rafah, we’ll uncover why all eyes are on Rafah and the complexities surrounding this pivotal region.
INTRODUCTION
What makes Rafah so significant that it captures global attention? The phrase ‘All eyes are on Rafah’ resonates not just with those in the region but with people worldwide who recognize its strategic, humanitarian, and political importance. In this guide, we will delve into the factors that make Rafah a focal point for international interest, examining its historical context, humanitarian challenges, and political dimensions.
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Carole Azran-Dickstein is a partner at Kolodny Law
Group, a leading Beverly Hills law firm specializing in
complex and sophisticated family law and matrimonial matters
arising out of interpersonal relationships both domestically and
abroad.
Carole has been practicing family law exclusively for over 18
years and has extensive experience handling complex cases
involving significant community property assets, prenuptial
and postnuptial agreements, valuation and division of marital
assets, spousal and child support, child custody, paternity
matters, breach of fiduciary duty issues, and domestic violence.
Her expertise makes her well-suited to handle the family law
needs of individuals and families with large assets.
Carole holds a B.A. degree from UCLA and a J.D. degree from
Loyola Law School, Loyola Marymount University.
9100 Wilshire Boulevard
Ninth Floor, West Tower
Beverly Hills, CA 90212
310.271.5533 Ext:249
azran-dickstein@
kolodnylawgroup.com
www.kolodnylawgroup.com
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Walter T. Killmer, Jr. is a Principal in Rodi Pollock Pettker
Christian & Pramov. He represents individuals, families,
fiduciaries and nonprofit organizations in the areas of estate and trust
planning, fiduciary administration and charitable giving. Before
moving to Los Angeles, Walter practiced in New York at two large
international law firms, serving at the latter as head of the trusts and
estates practice for seven years. Walter's clients include business
owners, corporate executives, professionals, artists, families with
dynastic wealth, and executors and trustees.
In addition, Walter advises clients in the area of international estate
and tax planning. In his international practice, Walter has represented
non-U.S. persons seeking to invest in the U.S. or who own U.S.
assets; Americans living abroad; Americans who live in the U.S. but
own property in another country; and U.S. residents who are
nationals of another country and may have assets in multiple
jurisdictions.
Walter has lectured on international and domestic estate and trust
topics to banks, investment advisors and bar and community
audiences.
Walter holds a B.A. degree from University of Arkansas and a J.D.
degree from Columbia Law School.
444 South Flower Street
Suite 1700
Los Angeles, CA 90071
213-550-5099
wtk@rodipollock.com
www.rodipollock.com
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Robert Dalie is an Executive Director – Investments, Oppenheimer &
Co. Inc.. He joined Oppenheimer & Co. Inc. in 2000, and is responsible for
providing wealth management advice to individuals, families and their
fiduciaries across all asset classes. He also oversees the team’s capabilities,
which include creating custom solutions that incorporate insurance, tax
planning strategies, retirement cash flows, and estate planning strategies.
Robert began his career working for an institutional trading team at
Oppenheimer & Co. Inc. In this capacity, Robert’s role included completing
trades, conducting quantitative research, and constructing Excel-based
models.
Robert is a member of the Los Angeles Financial Planning Association
(FPA), and holds the Certified Financial Planner™ (CFP) designation from
the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards Inc.
Robert graduated from Pepperdine University with BA in business
administration and a BS in sports medicine. He holds the General Securities
Representative License (Series 7), the Investment Company Products/
Variable Life Contracts (Series 6), the Uniform Securities Agent State Law
Examination (Series 63) and the Uniform Investment Adviser Law
Examination (Series 65). He resides in Los Angeles with his wife and four
children.
110880 Wilshire Blvd, Fl. 24
Los Angeles CA 90034
310-446-7501
robert.dalie@opco.com
www.opco.com/summagroup
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Mark S. Luttrell is a managing shareholder of the national
accounting firm, Mayer Hoffman McCann P.C.
Mark manages the firm’s offices throughout Southern California,
which employ approximately 250 individuals. His primary practice
areas are litigation and valuation consulting.
Mark has been engaged as an expert witness in hundreds of cases
throughout California and Arizona. Mark has spoken on litigation
and valuation topics at over 40 national and state conferences for
groups such as the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers,
the AICPA and the California Education Foundation.
Mark is a Certified Public Accountant and holds a B.S. degree in
accounting from San Diego State University.
Bakersfield, CA
661-616-3714
mluttrell@cbiz.com
www.cbiz.com
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ORGANIZER & HOST:
Anna Spektor is founder and host of Expert Webcast, a sophisticated
digital content resource and source of foremost expertise for the
professional and business communities, domestically and cross-border.
Under Anna's direction, Expert Webcast produces the industry’s leading
programs covering corporate, M&A, restructuring and finance topics,
addressing most pressing issues for business owners, C-level executives,
corporate advisers and institutional investors.
Anna is also a seasoned management consultant, founder of Expert
Presence, specializing in helping professionals (professional services
Firms) and senior executives develop new business, deepen stakeholder
relationships and increase brand awareness.
100 Wilshire Blvd.
Suite 750
Santa Monica, CA 90401
(310) 995-6579
anna@expertwebcast.com
www.expertwebcast.com
www.expertpresence.com
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MAJOR TOPICS
• Financial and estate planning for individuals before they get married;
• Premarital Agreements and other ways to protect assets before marriage;
• Financial and estate planning for couples after marriage;
• Management and control of community and separate property assets;
• Fiduciary duties between spouses during marriage and after initiation of divorce proceedings;
• Statutory restraining orders effective upon the filing of divorce;
• Modifying wills, trusts and beneficiary designations during divorce proceedings and after divorce;
• Statutory revocation of some (but not all) estate planning provisions for a former spouse;
• Discovery during divorce and the role of a forensic accountant
• Identifying and valuing the community’s estate
• Remarriage vs. cohabitation;
• Community and separate property issues to consider before remarriage;
• Providing for the new spouse in estate planning documents;
• Estate planning provisions for children in a blended family;
• Balancing interests of the new spouse and the next generation;
• Planning for the closely held business and a blended family;
• Financial planning for the non-business owner after divorce and division of community property; and
• The importance of getting your financial house in order after a divorce.
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HYPOTHETICAL
I. FACTS: John Public, a single man in his 40s, never been
married, with no children, sells his privately owned
company to a major corporation netting him
$90,000,000.
A. John meets with his wealth manager to discuss
investment strategy.
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FINANCIAL PLANNING
The fact that John sold his company and had a life-changing event creates a
need for financial planning.
• Create a balance sheet and cash flow summary
• Analyze how much income John needs to maintain his lifestyle and
future goals
• Maximize income and minimize taxes (residency and entity planning)
is a typical priority when no family or kids are involved
• Carve out a safety net for John, so that his portfolio can sustain his
lifestyle
• Help coordinate a meeting with the trusts & estates lawyer to address
asset protection and separate property protection
• Building out an advisory team is a critical component of the planning
process.
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B. John meets with his estate planning attorney to discuss his
estate plan.
Pre-transaction estate and tax planning:
• Gifts to family members and charities
• Outright and in trust
• Not affected by subsequent marriage
Execution of basic estate planning documents
• Revocable Living Trust
• Pourover Will
• Advance Health Care Directive
• Power of attorney for financial matters
• Documents to transfer assets to living trust
• Beneficiary designations
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II. FACTS: About one year later, he meets the woman of his dreams, Jane
Doe, whom he intends to marry. Jane Doe has never been married and has
nominal assets. Neither have children from prior relationships.
A. John meets with his family law attorney to discuss how to protect his pre-marital
assets upon marrying Jane in the event of a divorce:
1. Prenuptial Agreement:
a) The property rights of husband and wife under California law may be
altered by a Prenuptial Agreement or other marital property
agreement. [Family Code §1500].
b) Since there is a huge disparity of pre-marital assets between John and
Jane, it would be advisable for John to consider entering into a
Prenuptial Agreement to protect his pre- marital assets.
c) Given Jane’s nominal assets, she may also want a Prenuptial
Agreement to insure that she is protected in the event of a divorce.
She would want the Prenuptial Agreement to provide a formula
setting forth exactly what she could expect to receive in the event of a
divorce.
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d) Since John has a very large pre-marital separate property estate, his
Prenuptial Agreement should specify that he not waive his
California statutory right to reimbursement for all of his separate
property contributions used for the acquisition of and improvements
to community property assets.
e) Depending upon the terms of the parties’ Prenuptial Agreement,
John will probably want to keep his pre-marital assets in separate
bank accounts so that these funds do not become commingled with
community accounts or funds acquired during marriage. If his
separate property funds become commingled with community
funds, this will be something the forensic accountants will have to
trace should there be a divorce in the future.
f) John has a duty to make full and accurate representations regarding
his pre-marital assets and liabilities - failure to do so may render the
agreement unenforceable.
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g) Under California law [Family Code §1615], a premarital agreement is not
enforceable if the party against whom enforcement is sought proves either
of the following:
(1) That party did not execute the agreement voluntarily.
(2) The agreement was unconscionable when it was executed and,
(3) Before execution of the agreement, all of the following applied to that
party
(4) That party did not execute the agreement voluntarily.
(5) The agreement was unconscionable when it was executed and,
(6) Before execution of the agreement, all of the following applied to that
party:
a) That party was not provided a fair, reasonable, and full disclosure of the
property or financial obligations of the other party.
b) That party did not voluntarily and expressly waive, in writing, any right to
disclosure of the property or financial obligations of the other party beyond
the disclosure provided.
c) That party did not have, or reasonably could not have had, an adequate
knowledge of the property or financial obligations of the other party.
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h) Further, in order for the Prenuptial Agreement to be deemed voluntarily
executed and therefore enforceable, the Court must find all of the following:
(1) The party against whom enforcement is being sought was represented by
independent legal counsel at the time of signing the agreement. So Jane
would need to have her own attorney;
(2) The party against whom enforcement is sought had more than seven
calendar days between the time they were first presented with the agreement
and advised to seek independent legal counsel and the time the agreement
was signed. John has to present Jane with his proposed Prenuptial
Agreement well before their wedding date;
(3) The party against whom enforcement is sought, if unrepresented by
legal counsel, was fully informed of the terms and basic effect of the
agreement;
(4) The agreement and the writings executed pursuant to paragraphs (1)
and (3) above, were not executed under duress, fraud, or undue influence,
and the parties did not lack capacity to enter into the agreement; and
(5) Any other factors the court deems relevant.
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2. Terms John can include in his Prenuptial Agreement:
a) Division of property on divorce;
b) What assets are community and separate property, including the ownership of
the marital residence;
c) Spousal support obligations;
d) Responsibility for premarital debts and financial responsibilities during the
marriage;
e) Which state’s laws will govern in the event of divorce as opposed to the state
where the parties live at the time of the divorce; and
f) Sunset clause - after the passage of a certain amount of time, the Prenuptial
Agreement will cease to be valid
3. Terms John cannot include in his Prenuptial Agreement:
a) Child support and child custody of the children;
b) Anything that is thought to encourage divorce;
c) Anything "unconscionable" at the time enforcement is sought, especially
where there is a great disparity between the parties’ incomes and assets; and
d) Anything illegal.
e)
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4. Questionable terms and clauses - a fidelity clause (Catherine Zeta-Jones is
rumored to have one in her Prenuptial Agreement with Michael Douglas); in-law
clause - limiting the amount of time the parties have to spend with their in-laws;
weight watchers clause; drug testing clause; household religion clause; and sexual
frequency clause - may be unenforceable, depending upon the circumstances.
III. MORE FACTS: John and Jane enter into a Prenuptial Agreement and get married.
They buy a house in their joint names (with John using his separate property of
$800,000 for the down payment). John and Jane have two children. During the
marriage, John uses about $500,000 of his separate property to purchase a Porsche
dealership in Beverly Hills over which he has exclusive management and control.
A. John meets with his estate planning attorney to discuss changes in his estate
plan now that he is a married man with two young children.
Execution of new estate planning documents
• Existing living trust becomes separate property trust
• Provisions for spouse and children in separate property trust
• Community property trust
• Changes in trustee, executor, health care agent, agent under POA
• Pourover will - naming guardian of minor children
• Beneficiary designations
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B. John meets with his wealth manager to discuss his investment strategy, the
management of his asset portfolio and any changes which may be required.
• Review current and future revisions to make sure John’s portfolio mandate
is still accurate
• Ensure that each entity has the appropriate investments included
• Analyze succession planning for the children: will they be part of the
business, and how much should be passed on to them and at what ages
• Discuss idea of family retreats to discuss issues
• Ensure that beneficiary designations are accurate on all retirement type
accounts
• Is appropriate insurance in place
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C. Family lawyer discusses what John’s fiduciary duties are to the community with
respect to the Porsche dealership.
1. John is subject to the general rules governing fiduciary relationships between
persons having confidential relations with each other, which is a duty of the
highest good faith and fair dealing. John cannot take an unfair advantage over
Jane.
2. This confidential relationship is a fiduciary relationship subject to the same
rights and duties of non-marital business partners, as provided in sections of
the Corporations Code.
3. John’s fiduciary duties to Jane include:
a) Providing Jane with access to the dealership’s books and records for
inspection and copying.
b) Providing Jane with a truthful accounting upon her request concerning
community property.
c) Accounting to Jane and holding as a trustee, any benefit or profit from any
transaction by John without Jane’s consent which involves the community
property.
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d) Making a full disclosure of material facts regarding the existence,
characterization and valuation of all assets in which the community has or may
have an interest and debts for which the community is or may be liable.
IV. FACTS: Twelve years have passed and John finds out Jane has been having an affair with
the pool boy. John realizes the marriage is over and wants to tell Jane he intends to file for
divorce. The parties have no outstanding debts, the family residence is paid off and the
dealership is extremely profitable.
A. John meets with a family law attorney to discuss a plan before he files for
divorce.
1. Discuss that once John files for divorce the Automatic Temporary Restraining
Orders (ATROs) go into effect and remain in effect until final Judgment is
entered in the matter, absent a court order.
2. The ATROs (pursuant to Family Code §2040) contain the following orders
which are set forth on the Family Law Summons to the proceeding:
a) Restraining both parties from removing the minor children from the state, or
from applying for a new or replacement passport for the minor child or
children, without the prior written consent of the other party or an order of the
court.
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b) Restraining both parties from transferring, encumbering, hypothecating,
concealing, or in any way disposing of any property, real or personal,
whether community, quasi-community, or separate, without the written
consent of the other party or an order of the court, except in the usual
course of business or for the necessities of life. Notwithstanding these
restraining orders, a party can use community property, quasi-community
property, or the party's own separate property to pay reasonable attorney's
fees and costs in order to retain legal counsel in the proceeding. So Jane
could use community funds to retain an attorney once John files for
divorce.
c) Restraining both parties from cashing, borrowing against, canceling,
transferring, disposing of, or changing the beneficiaries of any insurance
or other coverage, including life, health, automobile, and disability, held
for the benefit of the parties and their child or children for whom support
may be ordered.
d) Restraining both parties from creating a nonprobate transfer or modifying
a nonprobate transfer in a manner that affects the disposition of property
subject to the transfer, without the written consent of the other party or an
order of the court.
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e) John could still create, modify or revoke his will; revoke a nonprobate
transfer providing that notice of the change is filed and served on Jane
before the change takes effect; eliminate the right of survivorship to
property, provided that notice of the change is filed and served on Jane
before the change takes effect; and create an unfunded revocable or
irrevocable trust.
f) Once Jane is served with the divorce papers, she could create an estate
plan without funding it.
g) John may want to change the beneficiaries on his life insurance policy, but
if the policy was paid for with community funds, this may subject him to a
claim of breach of fiduciary duty by Jane.
3. Once John files for divorce, he is still obligated to comply with his fiduciary
duties to Jane, until all assets are divided; providing prior notice to Jane of all
transactions which are outside the normal course of business.
a) Since during marriage, John was operating and managing the Porsche
dealership which we assume is mostly community property, after the
divorce proceedings are initiated, he has right to the primary management
and control of the dealership and can act alone in all transactions but shall
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give prior written notice to Jane and her counsel of any sale, lease, exchange,
encumbrance, or other disposition of all or substantially all of the personal
property used in the operation of the dealership. [Family Code §1100]
B. John meets with his estate planning counsel to change his Will, Trust and any other
document which leaves assets to Jane.
Changes to estate planning documents
• Remove spouse as beneficiary
• Children are more likely to inherit at younger ages
• Remove spouse as fiduciary
• Provisions for spouse’s family members or spouse’s charities
• Beneficiary designations for separate property
C. John meets with his wealth manager to ensure his investment strategies are on target
and that Jane is not the beneficiary on any of these accounts or investments.
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• As path of least resistance, review the current balance sheet and make
suggestions on certain assets that could be split that can be beneficial for
both sides
• Make sure beneficiary information is updated
• Reallocate investments into a more conservative mix, even cash
• The goal is to avoid excessive risk just to spite the ex-spouse
• Case study: situation backfired and estate cut in half during a long,
drawn-out two-year divorce battle
• Typically, liquidity is needed, and cash is better than a fire sale
• Review any private equity, hedge fund, real estate or other illiquid assets
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V. FACTS: During the divorce, even though there is a Prenuptial Agreement defining the
financial terms upon a divorce, and although Jane has been having an affair, she is very bitter
and tries to take John “for everything he is worth.”
A. Discovery during divorce and the role of the forensic accountant - identifying and
valuing the community estate:
1. John hires a forensic accountant to value the Porsche dealership.
2. John hires a forensic accountant to provide a tracing evidencing no
commingling of bank accounts.
3. Johns hires a forensic accountant regarding his reimbursement claims for the
family residence and other separate property funds used toward acquisition of
community property.
B. Forensic accountant necessary to determine John’s income available for both spousal
and child support.
1. John hires a forensic accountant to perform a Cash Flow Analysis for income
available for support which would include income from all of John’s assets,
including his separate property assets.
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2. John hires a forensic accountant to perform a Marital Standard of Living
Analysis for support.
VI. Trial/Settlement and the division of assets.
A. Family lawyer discusses a potential division of assets such as the house to Jane, the
dealership to John and John providing a Tammen Note to Jane (with a 10 year
buyout).
1. John would most likely want to keep the Porsche dealership and buyout Jane’s
community interest in the dealership. Jane would probably want to keep the
family residence and remain there with the children.
2. Other issues include child and spousal support and custody of their 2 children.
B. Forensic accountant discusses a Tammen Note.
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VII. Post-Divorce Financial Planning
A. John meets with estate planning lawyer to discuss possible changes to his estate
planning.
1. In the context of a remarriage for John - preserving his assets for his children
from the first marriage rather than going to new wife.
2. Financial planning for the new wife (and children if there are new children).
Post-divorce estate planning
• Consolidate assets in separate property trust
• Review beneficiary designations
• Estate taxes likely to be incurred sooner
• Guardians and trustees for children
B. John meets with wealth manager to discuss possible changes to his investments and
management of his assets.
• Get a copy of the divorce decree; figure out from a tax standpoint what will be
split in kind vs. QDRO pension or retirement assets vs. cash buyout
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• Re-establish lifestyle and spending needs, back into cash flow models, taking into
account the new split balance sheet and then back into a bogie investment return that
needs to be achieved to make goals realistic
• Rebalance the portfolio and re-position assets based on new roadmap
• Change beneficiaries on all insurance and retirement accounts to reflect the divorce
and make sure titles of accounts are updated to reflect new trusts
C. Family lawyer to discuss future cohabitation versus remarriage - as it pertains to
spousal support for Jane.
1. If Jane and her new boyfriend were to live together, this would give rise to a
rebuttable presumption that she has a decreased need for spousal support.
[Family Code §4323(a)(1)]. This rebuttable presumption would have no
impact on John’s child support obligations.
2. The income of Jane’s new boyfriend would not be considered when
determining or modifying spousal support.
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VIII. FACTS: John falls in love with his personal trainer, Suzy, and wants to get
married.
A. John meets with estate planning counsel to discuss estate planning for Suzy
while at the same time making sure his children from his marriage with Jane
are protected, discuss marital trusts, life insurance and lifetime gifts.
B. Estate planning lawyer discusses private foundations and donor advised
funds with John.
Preserving assets for children
• Marital trusts
• Life insurance
• Lifetime gifts
New spouse and children in a blended family
• Family businesses
• Private foundations and donor-advised funds
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