Publications
November 10, 2013
Weekly Report 13-46
NEWEST SCAM: “IRS is warning the public about a phone scam that targets people across the nation. Callers claiming to be from the IRS tell intended victims they owe taxes and must pay using a pre-paid debit card or wire transfer – threatening those who refuse to pay with arrest, deportation or loss of a... Continue
November 7, 2013
Economic Trends in Southern California Law Firms
Leadership Exchange Magazine of the Association of Legal Administrators November, 2008 Although the current economic downturn will not affect all firms equally, it is likely to have a broad impact across the legal profession. Based on strategic planning analyses and profitability forecasts from many smaller law firms (usually less than 100 attorneys), the economic climate... Continue
November 3, 2013
Weekly Report 13-45
UP TO $132 BILLION IN “IMPROPER” TAX REFUNDS & CREDITS over the last decade is “disturbing,” according to the IRS Inspector General. He concedes that “IRS must do a better job of reining in improper payments… but probably won’t make any significant reduction in erroneous payments (predominantly ‘earned income tax credits’) – especially given that... Continue
October 27, 2013
Weekly Report 13-44
SELLING OF BODY PARTS IS ON THE RISE for many Americans who haven’t experienced the ‘recession is over’ political hype, and thanks to internet search engines and exchanges making connection easy. Hair, eggs, breast milk and even kidneys are among the top Google searches, many with daily ask & bid prices. Nearly 75% of breast... Continue
October 20, 2013