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Oct 26

IRS Cost of Living Adjustments for Retirement Plans

On Friday, the Internal Revenue Service issued Notice 2022-55, providing its annual listing of cost of living adjustments in connection…

Jul 19

What’s New in Idaho’s New Homeowner’s Association Act

Governor Little signed House Bill 703 (“HB 703”) on March 31, 2022, to be effective on July 1, 2022. HB…

Jun 17

Form 5500 and Other Retirement/Benefit Plan Reminders and Developments

It is that time of year again. The IRS Form 5500 for calendar year retirement and welfare plans is due…

Oct 15

What You Need To Know To Be Ready For The Corporate Transparency Act

Congress passed the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) on January 1, 2021. The CTA instructed the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN)…

Feb 2

CDC Extends Eviction Order Until March 31, 2021

Update to January 4, 2021 Extension of CDC Eviction Order Blog Post The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (the…

Jan 4

Extension of CDC Eviction Order

Update: CDC Extends Eviction Order Until March 31, 2021 As many Idaho landlords and renters alike have come to know,…

Dec 22

Your Business’s Legal Rights: Guidelines to the COVID Pandemic and Non-Compliant Customers

Businesses in Boise should abide by all state and local health orders and protocols, including those issued by the Governor,…

Dec 7

2020 Gift and Estate Tax Planning Alert

We hope this Gift and Estate Tax Planning Alert finds you and your family doing well. Due to the recent…

Oct 21

New Idaho Supreme Court Decision Allows Debtors to Use a Creditor’s Violation of the One-Action Rule as a Sword, Not Just a Shield.

On August 31, 2020, the Idaho Supreme Court issued a unanimous decision, Bennett v. Bank of Eastern Oregon, No. 47346,…

October 2022
- 10/26: IRS Cost of Living Adjustments for Retirement Plans
July 2022
- 07/19: What’s New in Idaho’s New Homeowner’s Association Act
June 2022
- 06/17: Form 5500 and Other Retirement/Benefit Plan Reminders and Developments
October 2021
- 10/15: What You Need To Know To Be Ready For The Corporate Transparency Act
February 2021
- 02/02: CDC Extends Eviction Order Until March 31, 2021
January 2021
- 01/04: Extension of CDC Eviction Order
December 2020
- 12/22: Your Business’s Legal Rights: Guidelines to the COVID Pandemic and Non-Compliant Customers
- 12/07: 2020 Gift and Estate Tax Planning Alert
October 2020
- 10/21: New Idaho Supreme Court Decision Allows Debtors to Use a Creditor’s Violation of the One-Action Rule as a Sword, Not Just a Shield.
September 2020
- 09/08: The Justices are Set to Answer a Question that has Divided the Circuit Courts of Appeal: Do Creditors Violate the Automatic Stay by Passively Retaining a Debtor’s Property?
June 2020
- 06/19: Recent Changes to the Payroll Protections Program
April 2020
- 04/30: Governor Little Announces Idaho Rebound Cash Grants Program
- 04/29: Webinar: Where Do We Go From Here: Landlord – Tenant Law in 2020
March 2020
- 03/20: Force Majeure and COVID-19
October 2017
- 10/23: RESPA Section 9 & Title Company Selection
- 10/23: Commentary on Financing of Public School Buildings
- 10/19: Preserving the Liability Shield in Closely Held Corporations and LLCs
August 2017
- 08/22: In re Spanish Peak Holdings II, LLC: Lessons for Trustees and Lessees in Bankruptcy
May 2017
- 05/30: Plan for the Unexpected
- 05/01: Clarifying Commercial and Construction Lending Licensure Requirements
April 2017
- 04/11: Tips To Hiring The Right Real Estate Agent
August 2016
- 08/12: Is Your LLC Interest a Security?
July 2016
- 07/21: Changes Are Ahead For Boise’s Impact Fees
- 07/07: Maintaining Your Business
June 2016
- 06/23: Exit Strategies in the Joint Venture
- 06/02: The Biggest Legal Risk You Never Heard Of
February 2016
- 02/22: Is Your LLC Ready For The New IRS Audit Rules?
January 2016
- 01/19: Plan Now For Your Exit With Intangible Assets
- 01/11: Turn Your Idea Into Reality
October 2015
- 10/30: Don’t Lose Those Patent Rights
- 10/09: “Software Patents Are Dead! Long Live Software Patents!”
- 10/05: What’s In A Name?
August 2015
- 08/27: How Important Is A Trademark?
July 2015
- 07/22: Cybercurrency And The Bank Secrecy Act
June 2015
- 06/29: Legislative Update: Many Changes to Idaho’s Statutory Structure
May 2015
- 05/28: Belmont Stakes-Triple Crown Edition
April 2015
- 04/29: Do The Right Deed
- 04/17: Protecting Your Domain Name
March 2015
- 03/26: Commercial Real Estate Due Diligence
- 03/18: Be Aware of Foreign Account Disclosure Requirements
January 2015
- 01/23: Planning for the New Year
- 01/16: When Workers Use Social Media To Harm A Former Employer
December 2014
- 12/18: The Valuation Conundrum
November 2014
- 11/11: Executive Protection Basics: The Business Judgment Rule
- 11/04: Protect Your Work, Be It A Novel Or A Tumblr Post
October 2014
- 10/01: Developing an Executive Protection Plan Part IV: Advancement of Expenses
September 2014
- 09/04: Developing an Executive Protection Plan Part III: Indemnity
- 09/02: USDA Launches New Dairy Insurance Program
August 2014
- 08/20: Developing an Executive Protection Plan Part II: Exculpation
July 2014
- 07/03: Developing an Executive Protection Plan
June 2014
- 06/23: Through the Looking Glass? No. Alice Takes on Software Patents
May 2014
- 05/28: Preparing for a Business Divorce: Deadlock and Related Buyout Provisions in LLCs
- 05/22: To GMO or Not to GMO: A Nationwide Debate
March 2014
- 03/31: Negotiating with the Private Equity Buyer: Suggestions for the Continuing Management of the Selling Business
February 2014
- 02/28: Negotiating with the Private Equity Buyer: Suggestions for the Owner of the Selling Business
- 02/13: Reviewing and Updating the Responsible Party for Your EIN
- 02/05: Place the IP Horse Before the VC Cart – and the Money Will Come to You
December 2013
- 12/05: Farm Bill Indecision: Affecting Both Producers and Consumers
- 12/03: California Operating Agreements Should be Reviewed Due to New Act
November 2013
- 11/27: Crowdfunding and Other Options for Idaho Entrepreneurs
- 11/21: Employer-Provided Spousal Benefits Face Different Requirements From State to State
- 11/11: New Patent Attorneys Featured in the IBR
October 2013
- 10/25: Unique Challenges of Family Businesses
- 10/17: Effect of DOMA Invalidation on Employment, State, and Federal Taxes
September 2013
- 09/27: Recent Delaware Case Highlights Important Conflict Between VC Directors and Common Stockholders
- 09/23: General Solicitation of Accredited Investors Allowed – But Beware
- 09/20: Idaho Farmers Face Damaging Proposed Regulations
July 2013
- 07/31: Does Your New Business Need a Liquor License? If So, Here Are a Few Things You Should Know
- 07/30: The Importance of a Clear Grape Purchase Agreement
- 07/18: Is It Fair Use? Seven Questions to Ask Before Using Copyrighted Material
- 07/11: SEC Approves General Solicitation
June 2013
- 06/26: Trademark Is Not a Verb: Guidelines From a Trademark Lawyer
- 06/14: Mediation and Probate Disputes
April 2013
- 04/12: Idaho’s Health Insurance Exchange: What’s Next?
March 2013
- 03/11: Hawley Troxell Welcomes New Attorney Justin Cranney
February 2013
- 02/28: Are Annual Minutes Required?
- 02/19: Idaho Technology by Rick Smith and Brad Frazer: Cloud computing tax will harm growing tech economy
- 02/12: Partner Paula Kluksdal is the First Recipient of Idaho Women Lawyers Setting the Bar Award
- 02/07: Deadline Delayed for Health Care Reform Notice to Employees
January 2013
- 01/31: Are your Promissory Notes Considered Securities Under the Securities Act of 1933?
December 2012
- 12/03: California Targets School Borrowing
November 2012
- 11/29: Do You Need to File a Foreign Entity Ownership Return?
- 11/12: Employers Should Review Employment Agreements Before the End of the Year for Compliance With Section 409A
October 2012
- 10/23: Successful Sale of Bonds Saves Coeur d’Alene Taxpayers Millions in Interest
September 2012
- 09/28: New Public Company Rules on Executive Compensation Will Affect Best Practices for Private Companies
- 09/10: Private Acquisition Agreements: Survival Periods
- 09/04: JOBS Act Update: SEC Releases Proposed Rules
August 2012
- 08/30: Have You Formed a Partnership Without Knowing It?
July 2012
- 07/31: Idaho or Delaware? That is the Question
- 07/24: New Domain Names Mean New Trademark Woes
June 2012
- 06/27: An Introduction to the Jumpstart Our Business Startups (JOBS) Act
- 06/15: Brad Frazer’s Guest Post on Trademark Guideline is Featured on Blog
- 06/04: Hawley Troxell Hosts Second Annual Municipal Finance Seminar in Coeur d’Alene
May 2012
- 05/25: Idaho Supreme Court Victory
- 05/09: Your Social Media Policy May Violate The NLRA
- 05/01: Spangler Offers Perspectives on Four Decades with Idaho, MTC
March 2012
- 03/28: New, Loosened Restrictions on Securities Offerings by Small Idaho Businesses
February 2012
- 02/28: Using Term Sheets to Save Time and Money
December 2011
- 12/29: What’s in an Assumed Business Name?
November 2011
- 11/30: Best Practices for Non-Profit Directors
October 2011
- 10/27: Problem Employees and the Hazards of Disregarding ERISA Information Requests
- 10/11: Response to “Critique of the Idaho Uniform Revised Limited Liability Company Act”
- 10/07: Conducting Board and Shareholder Meetings through Electronic Means
July 2011
- 07/27: How to End Your LLC Marriage
June 2011
- 06/27: Open Source is Not Public Domain: Evolving Licensing Philosophies
- 06/01: Is Your Social Media Policy Overbroad?
May 2011
- 05/01: Modern Communication Methods Affect Contractual Protections
April 2011
- 04/01: Estate, Gift, & GST Tax Law Under the 2010 Tax Relief Act
March 2011
- 03/01: Use of Forum Selection Clause in Corporate Context
February 2011
- 02/01: Avoiding Buyer/Seller Mistakes
January 2011
- 01/01: Recent Example Demonstrates Danger of New Idaho LLC Act
September 2010
- 09/01: Content of Board of Director Minutes
August 2010
- 08/01: Immigrant Investment Program from the Past Provides Present Financing Opportunities for Idaho Businesses
June 2010
- 06/01: Do you own or operate an Idaho LLC formed before July 1, 2008?
March 2010
- 03/01: Paying Unregistered Finders to Raise Capital for Your Company is Generally Illegal
January 2010
- 01/01: The Ever-changing Corporate Boardroom
September 2009
- 09/11: Fiduciary Duties in Limited Liability Companies
August 2009
- 08/05: Hawley Troxell Completes First QSCB Bond Issue in Idaho
May 2007
- 05/23: Frazier Further Restricts Local Governments’ Ability to Finance Public Projects

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