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New Edition! New York Elder Law (Second Edition)

PLI Press is proud to announce the publication of the new edition of New York Elder Law. 

This authoritative book assists lawyers, social workers, health care personnel, gerontologists, retirement planners, and the like advocate for seniors and address common concerns, including ensuring control over one’s financial affairs and paying for and determining the scope of long-term medical care. The discussions focus on the most common, and often most confusing, subject areas: Medicare, Medi-gap Insurance, Medicaid Eligibility, Medicaid Home Care, Nursing Home Rights, Powers of Attorney, and Health Care Decision Making. The treatise contains numerous time-saving checklists to help readers stay current with rapidly changing laws.

Some of the highlights from the new edition include:

  • Chapter 3, Medicaid for the Elderly, Blind, or Disabled addresses postponed changes to the state’s Medicaid Program, specifically the Medicaid home care application process (see §3:8.1). In addition, the chapter contains new information about the application requirements for those seeking to be considered a Medicaid applicant in “immediate need” for home care services (see §3:6.2[C]) and a new exception for undocumented immigrants age 65 or older (see §3:6.9[D]).
  • New Chapter 5, Nursing Homes focuses on resident rights and operator obligations.  It guides the reader through the entire nursing home experience, from admission to discharge.
  • New Chapter 6, New York Power of Attorney discusses major changes to the New York power of attorney law. 

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New Title! California Employment Law

PLI Press is proud to announce the publication of the new treatise California Employment Law.

This comprehensive resource delves into the statutes and case law governing the employer-employee relationship in California, providing practical guidance on the state, local, and federal rules and regulations.  The treatise analyzes key provisions of the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (“FEHA”), the California Labor Code and Wage Orders, and state leave laws. 

In addition, it provides extensive coverage of local leave and wage ordinances.  It highlights the significant differences between California employment law and federal laws, including the Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”), the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”), the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, and the Family and Medical Leave Act (“FMLA”).

Notably, the book covers the following important areas:

The treatise also contains an extensive index, which makes topics easily accessible to attorneys, compliance professionals, and HR specialists.

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What’s New on PLI PLUS

We add content to PLI PLUS every month to ensure our subscribers have access to the most up-to-date and relevant secondary source legal documents. Renowned legal experts regularly update our acclaimed Treatises, Course Handbooks, Answer Books, Transcripts, and Forms to reflect recent changes and developments in the law.

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Treatise Update – Proskauer on Privacy: A Guide to Privacy and Data Security Law in the Information Age (Second Edition)

Proskauer on Privacy: A Guide to Privacy and Data Security Law in the Information Age is a comprehensive reference on the laws governing every area where data privacy and security is potentially at risk. The treatise guides entities in developing compliance programs that satisfy federal and state standards, ensure data privacy and security, prevent cybercrime, and avoid fines, penalties, litigation, damages, and negative publicity.  It also examines international regulation of privacy and data security.

Some of the recent developments discussed in this new release include:

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Treatise Update – Doing Business Under the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (Second Edition)

Doing Business Under the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (Second Edition) highlights recent enforcement actions under the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) and guides readers on developing internal compliance programs that detect and prevent illegalities, drafting compliant business agreements and contracts, satisfying the FCPA’s complicated accounting standards, and avoiding RICO violations, wire and mail fraud, and other legal missteps. It is an invaluable resource for corporate counsel, corporate executives and managers, and anyone who is responsible for business relationships with overseas partners or customers.

Key updates in the new release include:

  • “Agency” Under the FCPA: The scope of the term “agent” as applied to a foreign national has received a lot of attention in recent cases such as United States v. Hoskins and United States v. Rafoi-Bleuler. See chapter 4 and chapter 11 for discussion of the reach of the FCPA with respect to foreign nationals operating outside the territory of the United States.
  • ALJ Adjudications in FCPA Cases: In Jarkesy v. SEC, the Fifth Circuit held that the practice of imposing civil monetary penalties in administrative proceedings is unconstitutional. While not an FCPA enforcement action, the decision directly challenges the SEC’s reliance on ALJ adjudications in FCPA cases. See chapter 8.

In addition, the updated treatise offers information on the latest cases, enforcement actions, and settlements and provides several adaptable forms and templates (see the Related Items tab under “Forms”).

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Treatise Update – Holtzschue on Real Estate Contracts and Closings:  A Step-by-Step Guide to Buying and Selling Real Estate (3rd Edition)

Holtzschue on Real Estate Contracts and Closings is an invaluable resource for attorneys and general practitioners who handle real estate deals as well as an important reference for brokers, title insurers, and inspectors.  It distills more than thirty years of transactional experience into one plain-English treatise that clearly explains governing law and customary industry practices.  The book provides useful legal, technical, and strategic guidance and checklists for sellers’ and purchasers’ attorneys preparing them to execute dispute-free residential deals quickly and easily.

This new release offers the latest information crucial to your practice.  Highlights include:

In addition, the Table of Authorities and Index have been updated to reflect the latest revisions.

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New Edition! COVID-19 and Other Pandemics: Business and Legal Challenges (2022)

PLI Press is proud to announce the publication of the new edition of COVID-19 and Other Pandemics: Business and Legal Challenges.

Originally published in 2020, the book was featured on Above the Law which cited it as “[t]he first publication to address the complex, evolving [legal] issues” arising from the pandemic.  The treatise has since been fully updated to keep pace with the rapidly evolving situation surrounding COVID-19. Maintaining its results-oriented approach, the book combines practical advice, the latest scientific research, and guidance from key government agencies to provide readers with the answers they need on workplace liability and best practices; employment and labor issues; contracts and frustration defenses; and more.

Some of the highlights from the new edition include:

  • Governors’ Authority: Updated answers regarding whether 1) governors possess the power to shut down business to reduce COVID-19 spread (see §3.1); 2) governors have the authority to issue emergency health orders (see §6:3); and 3) governors may ban gatherings during the time of the health emergency (see §8:1).
  • OSHA’s Emergency Temporary Standard: Added discussion of OSHA’s Emergency Temporary Standard and what it covers (see Ch. 4, §8:5, and §14:8).
  • COVID-19 Statistics: Updated to reflect U.S. COVID-19 cases as of May 2022 and Global Health Statistics as of early 2022 (see Ch. 1).

To download a complimentary chapter from the original publication of COVID-19 and Other Pandemics: Business and Legal Challenges, click here.

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Treatise Update – Business Taxation Deskbook: Corporations, Partnerships, Subchapter S, and International

Business Taxation Deskbook is a guide to a wide range of domestic and international business tax issues under the federal income tax law as it exists subject to the Internal Revenue Code after the enactment of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (TCAJA). The book provides a brief introduction to state law issues in business taxation. It also addresses the life cycle of the three principal business entities (that is, C corporations, partnerships, and S corporations), and inbound and outbound cross border transactions.

Highlights of Release #2 include:

  • New § 1:19 – provides a brief introduction to the taxation of cryptocurrencies.
  • New § 1:21 – discusses some of the Biden administration’s business-related tax proposals.
  • New § 1:22 – briefly introduces the OECD’s Pillars One and Two for avoiding abuse in the international tax system.
  • New § 5:4.1[D][3] – explains a federal district court decision holding that temporary regulations implementing section 245A were invalid because they did not meet the APAs notice and comment requirements.
  • New § 8:6 – addresses a potential change in the definition of control both for purposes of section 351 and the reorganization provisions.
  • New § 21:4 – introduces the OECD’s Pillars One and Two, which are designed, inter alia, to prevent a parent company from avoiding tax on income earned by its foreign subsidiaries.

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What’s New on PLI PLUS

We add content to PLI PLUS every month to ensure our subscribers have access to the most up-to-date and relevant secondary source legal documents. Renowned legal experts regularly update our acclaimed Treatises, Course Handbooks, Answer Books, Transcripts, and Forms to reflect recent changes and developments in the law.

Click here to see what we added in October 2022!

New Editions! SEC Compliance and Disclosure Series

PLI Press is proud to announce the publication of the new editions of the three books in the SEC Compliance and Disclosure Series.

The titles in the series are step-by-step guides delivering clear explanations, comprehensive information, and essential practice tips.

Master the 8-K offers updated direction on filing the SEC’s Current Report on Form 8-K. Master the 10-K and 10-Q gives instructions and analysis to ensure accurate and timely filings. Master the Proxy Statement advises companies on year-end disclosures and preparing proxy materials. The series includes sample language, detailed appendices, key regulations, and related forms and checklists.

Some of the highlights from the recently published editions include:

  • The latest guidance alerting users to the potential upcoming new Form 8-K Item for “cyberse­curity incidents” (see Master the 8-K Introduction and Item 1.05);
  • Discussion of the revisions to the redaction process relating to confidential information in exhibits that removed the old “competitive harm” requirement (see Master the 8-K §GP:8);
  • Instruction to users about potential Form 8-K disclosure revisions that could result from the Commission’s proposed amendments relative to SPACs and “de-SPAC” transactions (see Master the 8-K Item 2.01);
  • Explanation of the new requirement to soon submit (on EDGAR) the “glossy” annual report to shareholders required by Rule 14a-3(b) (see Master the 10-K and 10-Q §GP:5.2);
  • Notification on the addition of Item 9C to Form 10-K—“Disclosure Regarding Foreign Jurisdictions that Prevent Inspections” (see Master the 10-K and 10-Q §GP:2 and §3:9);
  • Communication about the adoption of rules allowing for electronic signatures on SEC filings (see Master the 10-K and 10-Q §GP3:3)
  • Announcement of changes to the rules regarding the furnishing of proxy voting advice (see Master the Proxy Statement General Principles and Appendix 1);
  • Information about the universal proxy rule, which is now effective for contested director elec­tions taking place after August 31, 2022 (see Master the Proxy Statement §21:1);
  • The new exhibit requirement when a fee is required in connection with fil­ing proxy materials (see Master the Proxy Statement §GP2:2).

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