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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 […]

Author: Frank L. Brunetti

November 4, 2013

Independent Contractor

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

November 4, 2013

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 […]

Author: Anthony R. Caruso

November 1, 2013

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

November 1, 2013

Securities attorney NYC

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 […]

Author: Frank L. Brunetti

November 1, 2013

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

November 1, 2013

chapter 7 Bankruptcy

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

October 31, 2013

chapter 9 Municipal Bankruptcy

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 […]

Author: Scarinci Hollenbeck, LLC

October 30, 2013

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

October 29, 2013

Securities attorney NYC

Puerto Rico Lacks Bankruptcy Options

Puerto Rico’s troubling debt position threatens its economic viability, and without Chapter 9 bankruptcy protection as an option, the unincorporated U.S. territory is facing a critical financial situation. The commonwealth’s economy heavily depends on tourism, which has plummeted recently due to declines in Americans’ discretionary spending. In response, the island has been operating largely on […]

Author: Joel R. Glucksman

October 29, 2013

Chapter 9 Bankruptcy Protection

Case of Tax Planning for the Undead

An Ohio man appeared in court seeking to reverse the 1994 declaration of his death. The declaration of death (“Declaration”) resulted from his disappearance from his home eight years earlier. Ohio law prevents a court from reversing such a Declaration after three years from its entry. The Ohio man is seeking to reclaim his social […]

Author: James F. McDonough

October 29, 2013

Tax Planning

Private Swiss Bank Closes Over Tax Evasion Dispute With U.S.

Private Swiss bank Frey & Co AG announced that it’s closing its doors due to “unsustainable costs” stemming from the country’s dispute with the U.S. over alleged tax evasion. Frey will be the second bank – following Wegelin and Co. – to close after allegations of helping Americans evade U.S. tax law. U.S. authorities have launched […]

Author: Frank L. Brunetti

October 28, 2013

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