The way that the maximum benefit for a particular year is calculated is based upon the maximum wage base for the year, as well as the applicable COLAs that would apply after the PIA ( Primary Insurance Amount) has been calculated for that individual.

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And courts have sometimes failed to properly apply the legal requirements for trademarks, choosing to base their decisions on the outstanding celebrity and unique recognition of fictional characters, or lack thereof, instead of focusing on their inherent distinctiveness and ability to act as a single source identifier for the applicable goods or services.

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As my previous posts indicate, the applicable federal rates for November and for December are very low, and these low rates create magnificent estate planning opportunities.

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As for international law, that does not seem applicable either.

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Stand-alone ethics courses are a start, but they "compartmentalize" the issue for students, as if ethical questions aren't applicable to all business disciplines, says David Ikenberry, dean of University of Colorado's Leeds School.

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Google considers these non-GAAP financial measures to be useful metrics for management and investors because they exclude the effect of SBC and as applicable, one-time events so that Google's management and investors can compare Google's recurring core business operating results over multiple periods.

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Always consult with an insurance agent to gather price quotes for various models as part of the car-shopping process, ask about applicable discounts and compare rates from several companies to garner the lowest rates.

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