http://www.moneylawviews.com/moneylawviews/ Money Law Views - planning and protecting your financial success en-us Gary Stern Copyright 2010 2010-04-30T05:28:28-05:00 hourly 1 2000-01-01T12:00+00:00 http://www.moneylawviews.com/moneylawviews/index.cfm?entryID=406 When financial institutions fail, the clean-up involves examining the actions (and inactions) that lead to the failures. Questions arise as to whether the failure involved breaches of fiduciary duty including breach of independence, loyalty and care. 2010-04-30T05:28:28-05:00 http://www.moneylawviews.com/moneylawviews/index.cfm?entryID=400 In headlines today are the severe allegations against KPMG in its role as independent auditor for New Century Financial which was a massive failure resulting in New Century's bankruptcy. Employees, shareholders and other interested parties are looking at Estate%20Planning 2010-04-30T04:57:44-05:00 http://www.moneylawviews.com/moneylawviews/index.cfm?entryID=396 Part 1: Jaw-Dropping Conclusion On August 19, the unthinkable happened--the IRS pierced Swiss banking secrecy law. 2009-08-25T01:47:49-05:00 http://www.moneylawviews.com/moneylawviews/index.cfm?entryID=387 The super-rich here in the U.S. with assets worldwide are sitting on needles and pins. Supposedly, we are to be told any day about the details of the pact made between the IRS and UBS. However, the "meat" of the deal varies widely depending on the sourc Asset%20Protection 2009-08-18T01:59:32-05:00 http://www.moneylawviews.com/moneylawviews/index.cfm?entryID=383 On Friday, August 7, the judge presiding over the IRS v. UBS case had a conference call with both parties. 2009-08-11T12:31:06-05:00 http://www.moneylawviews.com/moneylawviews/index.cfm?entryID=381 The IRS case against UBS involves an unprecedented piercing of Swiss banking secrecy laws because of alleged outrageous behavior by UBS bankers unauthorized to conduct banking activities in the U.S. 2009-08-10T02:59:00-05:00 http://www.moneylawviews.com/moneylawviews/index.cfm?entryID=372 As an attorney and CPA, my practice concentrates on assisting clients where their legal and financial interests intersect, which occurs in a multitude of areas. One in particular is probate. Probate covers both disabled and deceased individuals. It is a v Tax 2009-07-20T04:13:49-05:00 http://www.moneylawviews.com/moneylawviews/index.cfm?entryID=362 When you are approached to be on a Board, there are two things that should leap to mind immediately--asset protection and D&O insurance. 2009-04-30T05:38:16-05:00 http://www.moneylawviews.com/moneylawviews/index.cfm?entryID=359 Within the span of one year, the stock market lost 50% of its value, which is equal to over $7.4 trillion. Charitable foundations have been obliterated. State pension funds have been crippled. The man on the street who sought to manage his own retirement 2009-04-20T02:57:50-05:00 http://www.moneylawviews.com/moneylawviews/index.cfm?entryID=353 In healthy economic times, having a successful business is challenging. However, in difficult economic times, good business practices determine viability. 2009-04-16T01:15:55-05:00 http://www.moneylawviews.com/moneylawviews/index.cfm?entryID=348 Probably by now everyone has heard of the ongoing divorce between George David, the former United Technologies Corp. CEO and current Chairman of the Board, with his estranged wife, Marie Douglas-David, the Swedish countess. 2009-03-30T02:47:40-05:00 http://www.moneylawviews.com/moneylawviews/index.cfm?entryID=340 In Gantler v. Stephens[1], the Delaware Supreme Court recently reversed a Court of Chancery's dismissal of a case against officers and directors of a bank holding company for rejecting an acquisition offer due to a majority of the Board of Directors' conf 2009-03-02T10:15:23-05:00 http://www.moneylawviews.com/moneylawviews/index.cfm?entryID=336 It may feel as though things are spinning out of control financially. Remember, the economy will recover. Take action now to save money for your family. 2009-02-26T04:55:00-05:00 http://www.moneylawviews.com/moneylawviews/index.cfm?entryID=317 Breaking up is hard to do. Sometimes it is not even possible. For family businesses that continue after divorce, a new structure can alleviate disputes. 2008-11-05T03:31:08-05:00 http://www.moneylawviews.com/moneylawviews/index.cfm?entryID=314 The FDIC recently changed its rules concerning "insured" accounts. Do you know how much of your money is covered? Why should you care? 2008-11-05T03:26:16-05:00