Newsletters

Agribusiness Law Update

This periodic newsletter communicates timely legal developments, issues and challenges that face businesses and individuals in all sectors of the agribusiness industry.

2003 Issue 1 (August, 2003)

• KDOT Obligated to Maintain Highway Fences With or Without Livestock Present
• Setting up Family Farm & Ranch Corporations - Avoid Creating a Windfall for the IRS
• Written Notice Now Required to Terminate Oral Pasture and Hay Meadow Leases in Kansas
• Four Often Overlooked Estate Planning Considerations
• Auction Sales. Oral Announcements at Sale Trump Written Agreement Signed by Winning Bidder
• The Jobs and Growth Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2003: A Brief Summary 

Estate Planning Update

2002 Quarter 2

Contact Timothy O'Sullivan for a printed copy
Quarter 2:Estate Planning Changes
• Case Decisions
• Regulations and Rulings
• 2002 Kansas Legislation 

2002 Quarter 1

Contact Timothy O'Sullivan for a printed copy
Quarter 1: Estate Planning Changes
• Split-Dollar Life Insurance Arrangements
• Inclusions in Decedent's Gross Estate
• Valuation of Stock
• Net Gifts
• Tax-Exempt Organizations
• Below-Market Loans
• Unified Credit and Annual Per Donee Exclusion 

Health Law Update

2004 Quarter 1

New Medicare Law Benefits Most Health Care Providers
Fraud Fighting Continues at Record Pace
From the Editor
Reporting Unanticipated Outcomes
The HIPAA Security Rule
The New EMTALA Regulation
Updating Corporate Compliance Programs 

2003 Quarter 2

Yet Another HIPAA Deadline Looms on the Horizon
Important Gudidance for Directors of Health Care Organizations
Enforcement of Restrictive Covenants for Health Care Providers
Physician Investments in Health Care Facilities 

2003 Quarter 1

New Guidance Concerning the HIPAA Privacy Rule
OIG 2003 Work Plan Identifies Enforcement Priorities
New Kansas Law Concerning Consent for Treatment for Incapacitated Adults
CMS Issues Final 2003 Medicare Physician Schedule 

2002 Quarter 3

Final HIPAA Privacy Rule Issued
New Kansas Law Guarantees Access to Records
The Stark Law: Hospital-Physician Relationships
Reimbursement Roundup: New Advanced Beneficiary Notice Form
PhRMA Code of Ethics: New Guidelines for Drug Reps 

2002 Quarter 2

HIPAA Compliance: Ready, Set...Get an Extension!
Health Law FAQ: Consent For Treatment of Minors
Reimbursement Round-Up: Proper Documentation of Office Consults
Changes to EMTALA? Stay tuned....
Best Practices for Medical Record Documentation 

2002 Quarter 1

Furthering A Hopsital's Charitable Purpose: The IRS Goes Further Than Before
Reimbursement Round-Up: "Incident To" Billng for Physician Extender ("PE") Services
OIG Advisory Opinions Examine Hopsital-Physician Joint Ventures 

Kansas Employment Law Newsletter

Each month, the Kansas Employment Law Letter delivers the practical, hands-on advice you need to manage your Kansas workforce safely and in compliance with Kansas and federal laws. That's because the newsletter's editors are Kansas attorneys who defend and counsel employers statewide. This link will give you information on how to subscribe to the newsletter and will let you view a sample of articles that appear in the printed newsletter.

http://www.hrhero.com/ksemp.shtml

Kansas Legislative Insights

Kansas Legislation Insights is a periodic publication developed by the Public Policy Law and Governmental Relations practice group of Foulston Siefkin. It is designed to inform business executives, human resource and governmental relations professionals and general counsel about current actions occuring in Kansas legislation. For more information about Foulston Siefkin's Public Policy Law and Governmental Relations practice group, contact James P. Rankin at 785.233.6371 or jrankin@foulston.com or visit www.foulston.com.

Selected Kansas Legislative Activity, May 3-May 7 (May 7, 2008)

Legal Briefs

This periodic newsletter communicates timely legal developments, practice area tips and news about Foulston Siefkin LLP. Issues also profile Foulston Siefkin attorneys.

Volume 5, Number 1 (May 2006)

Overtime Bonus
Firm Adds Partners, Associate
Overland Park Office Relocates
Public Policy Law
Firm Receives National Attention
Attorney Profile : Harvey R. Sorensen
Environmental Law 

Volume 4, Number 1 (March, 2004)

Non-Compete Agreements
Firm Announcements
Foulston Siefkin Celebrates 85 Years
Attorney Profile : Douglas L. Stanley
Trust or Will 

Volume 3, Number 1 (April 2003)

Charitable Board Member Duties
Attorney Profile : Amy Lemley
Firm Announcements
Major Donation to KPTS
National & International Resources
Best Lawyers of America
Four Estate Planning Considerations 

Volume 2, Number 1 (May, 2002)

HIPAA Hoopla: Your business may have to join the fun
FS Partner Appointed by President Bush
Revised Article 9 of the UCC
New Overland Park Office
Attorney Profile: James K. Logan
 

Volume 1, Number 2 (September, 2001)

How Will the Estate Tax Repeal Affect You?
Foulston Siefkin: Introducing Our New Attorneys
Attorney Profile: William P. Trenkle
 

Volume 1, Number 1 (July, 2001)

.biz Registration Deadline Extended
Foulston Siefkin in the Community
Attorney Profile: Mikel L. Stout
 

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