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Aggressive Tax Collection Policies in Greece Frustrate Residents post image

Aggressive Tax Collection Policies in Greece Frustrate Residents

Rampant tax evasion in Greece has led state officials to restructure collection practices in an effort to improve public finances and revitalize the economy. However, newly conceived tax laws – 22 in the last two years in Greece – have yielded greater frustration among Greek residents, who feel the country’s policies are unwieldy and ultimately, have […]

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Detroit's Bankruptcy Eligibility Trial Kicks Off

The highly publicized trial that will determine Detroit’s eligibility to file the largest municipal bankruptcy in U.S. history kicked off on Oct. 23, with the expected opposition from creditors and labor unions. Representatives for the city are urging U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Steven Rhodes to approve the city’s petition to file for protection under Chapter 9 of […]

Author: Joel R. Glucksman

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FCC Seeks To Eliminate NFL Blackout Rule

Acting Federal Communications Commission Chairwoman Mignon Clyburn has shaken up the regulatory agency – and potentially the National Football League – by eliminating a longstanding NFL blackout rule. In a statement to the press, Clyburn announced that the agency is considering dismantling the commission’s rule that mandates sporting events to be blacked out in certain conditions. […]

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States Increase Scrutiny on Construction Companies That Mislabel Workers

The construction industry was one of the hardest-hit sectors when the recession struck, and state investigations indicate that many contracting firms may have broken federal and state tax laws by mislabeling employees as independent contractors. The tax treatment for contractors differs greatly from that of employees, as companies that employ the former are not required […]

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SEC Proposes Long-Awaited Crowdfunding Rules

After months of delays, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) finally released proposed rules pursuant to the JOBS Act to permit companies to offer and sell securities through crowdfunding. While crowdfunding has become a popular way to raise money online, securities regulations kept it out of reach for many investors and small businesses. Once final […]

Author: Kenneth C. Oh

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Third Person Charged With Breaking North Carolina Sports Agent Law

A third person in North Carolina has been charged with violating the state’s sports agent law by providing illegal benefits to Tar Heels football players. Patrick Mitchell Jones, 39, a real estate agent from Cartersville, Ga., has been indicted on one count of athlete-agent inducement for allegedly offering money to entice defensive end Robert Quinn […]

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Lose One, Settle One: SEC Needs to Choose Its Fights Carefully

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is publicly trying to rebuild its reputation as a tough enforcer. However, as the results of two recent cases demonstrate, you can’t win them all. As we have previously discussed on this Business Law Blog, the SEC is moving away from its former policy of settling many cases on […]

Author: Dan Brecher

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Government Shutdown Prompts IRS to Delay Start of Tax Season

The 16-day government shutdown officially came to an end last week, but many federal agencies are still overcoming the effects of furloughs and stunted projects that cost the economy an estimated $24 billion. The Internal Revenue Service is one of the federal branches trying to play catch up, and the delays it experienced during the […]

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Can a Rent-Stabilized Lease be Treated as a Bankruptcy Asset?

For the first time in history, a United States Court of Appeals has been given the task of determining whether elusive rent-stabilized leases can be treated as assets under bankruptcy law. The outcome could affect thousands of Chapter 7 bankruptcy cases in New York City and, perhaps, in other urban areas with similar rent protection programs. […]

Author: Joel R. Glucksman

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CalPERS to Appeal San Bernardino's Bankruptcy Eligibility

The California Public Employees’ Retirement System (“CalPERS”) announced its plans to appeal a decision handed down by the U.S. Bankruptcy Court, which affirmed San Bernardino’s eligibility to seek Chapter 9 municipal bankruptcy. CalPERS, California’s largest pension fund, argues that the city did not seek out other alternatives to alleviate its financial struggles before seeking relief […]

Author: Joel R. Glucksman

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SEC Clears Apple Tax Practices

The Securities and Exchange Commission has cleared Apple Inc. of any potential tax law violations after months of examining the company’s complex and sometimes controversial financial and tax practices. The Securities and Exchange Commission has cleared Apple Inc. of any potential tax law violations after months of examining the company’s complex and sometimes controversial financial […]

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SEC Chair Sheds Light on New Settlement Policy

In recent remarks before the Council of Institutional Investors, Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Mary Jo White offered additional details about the agency’s new settlement policy. The speech, entitled “Deploying the Full Enforcement Arsenal,” also detailed the SEC’s priorities in creating a tougher enforcement program. To start, White highlighted the following as key enforcement […]

Author: Dan Brecher

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