Mark Giallonardo, JD, LLM, a Principal in HbK's Naples, Florida office, was the featured speaker at two separate events this month.

In this issue: Risk assessment — The added value of benchmarking, Re-evaluating discount rates in a distressed economy, Valuators cover the gamut from A to Z, Understanding liquidation value: Are you in the know?

In this issue: What is the “value” of litigation?, Tax Court: Subsequent sale was best evidence of fair market value, Buy-sell agreements — 4 valuation-related pitfalls to avoid, The role of forensic skepticism in lost profits calculations

In this issue: Recent EBP Developments, Investment Reporting and Disclosure, 403(b) Plans – How Many Are There?, DOL and Internal Revenue Service (IRS )Annual Filings, Required Fee Disclosures to Plan Sponsors – 408(b)(2) Interim Final Regulations, Defined Benefit Plan Amendment Deadline Extended By The IRS, EBSA Enforcement Actions to Protect Employee Contributions, Do You Have A “Mr. Forfeiture” in your Plan?

In this issue: National Outlook, What's It Cost?, Prevailing at procurement, Are you mishandling your independent contractors?, Get your employees involved in accident prevention, Construction Success Story - Competitve contractor looks to labor burden costs

In this issue: Important Tax Figures for 2011, IRS News and Updates, The Pros and Cons of Revocable Living Trusts, Focus on the Fundamentals, Gain Employee Loyalty With Commuting Tax Breaks

In this issue: New Law Extends IRA Donation Tax Break: Can You Benefit?, Being Ready For a Disaster Can Pay Off, IRS Tosses a Curve on Signing Bonuses, IRS Identifies Top 401(k) Compliance Problems, When Staff and Management Work Together, Benefits Costs Go Down, Follow These Three Principles