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February 17, 2014 

Justice and Treasury Approve Lending to Legal Marijuana Businesses

The burgeoning marijuana industry yesterday hailed a new road map the Obama administration gave banks for doing business with legal pot sellers without getting into trouble, but some financial institutions said it still leaves them in a difficult position.

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February 13, 2014 

New CBO Report Links Obamacare to Job Losses

In the wake of a new report from the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) assessing the impact of Obamacare on employment, Republicans in Congress are renewing some objections to the controversial legislation and modifying others.

Ken Berry, JD

 New Bill Ups the Stakes in Obamacare Showdown

February 9, 2014 

New Bill Ups the Stakes in Obamacare Showdown

It’s going to take time – perhaps more than initially anticipated – for the government to work through all the twists and turns in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (the PPACA), the massive health care law known as “Obamacare.” Along the way, certain tweaks and modifications are likely to be required.

Ken Berry, JD

 IRS Proposes Fines For Non-Compliance With Health Insurance Mandate

January 28, 2014 

IRS Proposes Fines For Non-Compliance With Health Insurance Mandate

Most U.S. taxpayers must secure health insurance coverage this year whether they want to or not. But the IRS and Treasury Department have clarified several exceptions to the rules in new proposed regulations relating to the health insurance mandate for individuals.

 How Accounting Firms Can Protect Against Identity Theft

January 28, 2014 

How Accounting Firms Can Protect Against Identity Theft

In the wake of the recent identity theft of some 40 million accounts from retail merchant Target, and the potential for massive theft from the health care exchanges set up under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA), consumers are again left bewildered -- and looking for someone to take the lead in crafting…

Dave McClure

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