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Judge Allows Patriot Coal To Reject Collective Bargaining Agreements

Patriot Coal Corp. will be permitted to reject collective bargaining agreements and reduce employee pensions and benefits for 13,000 union workers and retirees, a court ruled this week. U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Kathy Surratt-States granted a request from the company to stop making pension contributions and convert retiree healthcare to an outside fund, putting an end to an […]

Author: Joel R. Glucksman

June 13, 2013

Court Dismisses State's Lawsuit Against NCAA for Penn State Sanctions

The lawsuit against NCAA by the state of Pennsylvania will not be permitted to move forward, a federal judge ruled. U.S. District Court Judge Yvette Kane said that the arguments surrounding the state’s lawsuit, which claimed the NCAA overstepped its bounds with sanctions against Penn State over the Jerry Sandusky scandal, “fail to advance the ball,” Reuters […]

Author: Scarinci Hollenbeck, LLC

June 12, 2013

IRS Scrutiny Over Spending Continues

The Internal Revenue Service has come under heat recently for questions over spending, particularly as it faces budgetary shortfalls and sequestration cuts that may impact its ability to detect, investigate, and prosecute potential tax law violations. Most recently, the preliminary findings of a report conducted by the Treasury Department’s inspector general reveals the agency spent roughly $50 […]

Author: Scarinci Hollenbeck, LLC

June 12, 2013

Former Head of USPTO Offers Insight on “Software Patent Wars”

As patent infringement battles rage between technology giants like Apple, Google, Oracle and Samsung, the debate continues about the impact of the litigation on innovation. Many also question whether the suits reflect weaknesses in the U.S. patent system. David Kappos, the former Director of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), recently addressed the so-called […]

Author: Fred D. Zemel

June 12, 2013

IRS Collection Standards

This firm represents delinquent taxpayers and it is difficult to negotiate with taxing authorities because they must abide by certain numerical guidelines. Recently, I was struck by an article in a quarterly newsletter of the American Bar Association Section of Taxation (Spring edition). Jane Zhao, a Public Servicer Fellow and resident of Chicago, attempted to […]

Author: James F. McDonough

June 11, 2013

Comedian Sinbad Files For Chapter 13 Bankruptcy

Long-time comedian and television actor Sinbad has run into financial problems once again, as it was recently announced that he will file for Chapter 13 bankruptcy protection for the second time since 2009. Sinbad, whose legal name is David Adkins, continues to bring in income from performances at casinos and stand-up comedy clubs, but he noted his […]

Author: Joel R. Glucksman

June 11, 2013

CVS Is Facing Breach Of Contract Lawsuit

CVS Caremark Corp. and Cardinal Health Inc. are facing a breach of contract lawsuit brought by Savient Pharmaceuticals Inc. The drug maker alleges that CVS improperly attempted to return for credit hundreds of opened bottles of specialty drugs through Cardinal. Savient’s New Jersey breach of contract lawsuit contends that CVS and Cardinal Health violated Savient’s […]

Author: Scarinci Hollenbeck, LLC

June 11, 2013

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MLB Seeks to Suspend A-Rod, Other Athletes Over Doping Allegations

Roughly 20 of Major League Baseball’s most popular athletes may face suspension as a result of their connection to an ongoing investigation over doping allegations, according to ESPN’s “Outside the Lines.” The MLB announced the possibility of suspending several players, including former MVPs Alex Rodriguez and Ryan Braun, who have been tied to Miami clinic […]

Author: Scarinci Hollenbeck, LLC

June 10, 2013

Procrastinating Succession Plan Can Leave You Open to Costly Mistakes

Running a business requires a great deal of time and commitment, and owners who are operating a busy enterprise may sometimes make the mistake of putting their succession plan on the back burner. However, an accident or unexpected medical disaster can change a business owner’s circumstances quickly, making it imperative that they plan for the […]

Author: Scarinci Hollenbeck, LLC

June 10, 2013

Older iPhones Become Latest Casualty in Samsung v. Apple Patent Battle

For those hoping to pick up older Apple devices for less money, they may not be available for long. The International Trade Commission (ITC) recently ruled that Apple Inc. infringed a patent for encoding mobile communications owned by Samsung Electronics. The ITC also imposed a ban on the import or sale of the iPhone 4, […]

Author: Fred D. Zemel

June 10, 2013

Presumption of Validity - The Burden Bears the Taxpayers

Many people are aware that in a tax year in which neither a revaluation nor reassessment has occurred, in order to prevail in a real property tax appeal, the Taxpayer must prove that the true market valuation placed upon the property by the assessment exceeds its real value by at least fifteen percent (15%). By […]

Author: Scarinci Hollenbeck, LLC

June 8, 2013

New York Bankruptcy Court Faces Budget Constraints

Economic constraints and the federal sequester have impacted several governmental agencies and industries. Now, it appears that one of the nation’s most high-traffic bankruptcy courts is also experiencing financial pressure. Dow Jones reports that budgetary constraints are making it more challenging for the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York to manage its costs. […]

Author: Joel R. Glucksman

June 7, 2013

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