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Do you need to resolve a Federal tax lien? A Federal tax lien is not only a short-term financial burden, but the long-term effects are potentially devastating to consumer credit, employment and purchasing power, tax attorney Stephen J. Dunn wrote in a recent Forbes article. The IRS maintains the lien for 10 years before a […]

Arch Coal Inc. files Chapter 11 Recently, Arch Coal Inc., one of the preeminent coal production companies in the U.S., announced that it had filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. According to The Wall Street Journal, the company reached a restructuring agreement with its primary lenders to allow it to cut $4.5 billion in debt. Arch Coal […]

Expired rule to blame for diversity issues in entertainment? The expiration of a rule governing independent talent agents in 2002 could be behind what many people characterize as a diversity problem in Hollywood. The unveiling of this year’s Oscar nominees brought a longstanding conversation back to the forefront of the mainstream media: Why is Hollywood […]

The EEOC Proposes Updated Retaliation Guidance In January, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) proposed updated enforcement guidance regarding retaliation under federal employment discrimination laws. As with the agency’s other recent guidance, the EEOC takes a broad view of what types of employer conduct is prohibited. Retaliation is already the most frequently filed claim with the […]

Department of Justice’s own brand of branding:How today’s court filing in the Apple vs FBI Terrorist Investigation Case is more about the new battle that’s emerged in the court of public opinion than it is about the legal battle in the courtroom. Finding a United States Court an insufficient venue to argue the merits of […]

Bergen County Commercial Real Estate Is hot right now and  potentially getting hotter!  According to a NorthJersey.com report, vacancy rates for premier Bergen County commercial real estate in the area have now reached just over 18 percent, which is the lowest level in four years. As Philly.com reports, after the New Jersey Economic Development Authority has […]

JOBS Act Equity Crowdfunding Rules Take Effect in May The Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) equity crowdfunding rules are scheduled to take effect in May. In the meantime, the SEC and the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) are clearing the way for funding portals to start operating. In January, the SEC approved FINRA’s Funding Portal […]

President Obama Proposes to Strengthen Data Security For The Federal Government – What would that really mean? After a series of high-profile breaches of federal government systems, President Barak Obama’s recently proposed federal budget for fiscal 2017 includes $19 billion allocation for a broad cybersecurity initiative to strengthen data security. The budget proposal for cybersecurity-related […]

High School MLB Draftees will be Allowed to Hire Agents When it comes to any of the four major American sports, hiring an agent is important. Sports law experts are certified to represent athletes and ensure they have fruitful, long-lasting careers are an important part of any sports star’s story. For young baseball players, hiring an […]

Will NJ become the first state to ban corporate tax inversions? Some lawmakers in the New Jersey state legislature recently announced plans to remove incentives and cut contracts with U.S. companies that move offshore for tax purposes. According to a NorthJersey.com report, the proposed law changes are the direct result of Pfizer Inc.’s merger with […]

Selecting an Arbitrator for Your Business Dispute Many contracts now require the arbitration of disputes instead of allowing for court hearings of claims. Just as important as selecting jurors, lawyers will take care in selecting the arbitrator(s). In many cases, arguing before a sympathetic audience can be the key to winning the case. The Arbitration […]

Fernando Pinguelo of Scarinci Hollenbeck to participate in a symposium on legal responsibilities of collecting personal data and the ramifications of data breaches. Fernando Pinguelo, Scarinci Hollenbeck Partner and Chair of the firm’s Cyber Security & Data Protection and eDiscovery groups will be among the panelists at a special CLE symposium entitled Data Breach: Legal […]