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U.S. Supreme Court Gives Green Light to Gray Market Goods

The U.S. Supreme Court recently issued its decision in Kirtsaeng v. John Wiley & Sons, Inc. The closely watched copyright infringement case considered how the first sale doctrine applies to so-called “gray market” goods that are purchased legally overseas and re-sold in the United States. The conflict involved two potentially contradictory copyright laws. Under the […]

Author: Scarinci Hollenbeck, LLC

April 10, 2013

SEC Changes Position on Use of Social Media for Company Announcements

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) recently made headlines when it issued a press release announcing that it was OK to use social media to disseminate company news. Under the SEC’s new social media position, companies can use sites Facebook and Twitter to announce key information in compliance with Regulation Fair Disclosure (Regulation FD) so […]

Author: Kenneth C. Oh

April 9, 2013

Securities attorney New Jersey

Victoria's Secret Lawsuit May Have Tax Implications

The outcome of a Victoria’s Secret lawsuit may have significant tax law implications for companies that use U.S.-based contract manufacturers, according to a new Reuters analysis. L Brands Inc, owner of Victoria’s Secret and Bath & Body Works stores, is currently involved in a tax case surrounding whether $25.4 million in tax breaks are valid. A […]

Author: James F. McDonough

April 8, 2013

Tax Breaks

New LLC Rules Take Effect in New Jersey

For many New Jersey business owners, the limited liability company framework offers a number of advantages. Most notably, it limits personal liability for business debts and court judgments against the business and shields an owner’s personal assets. Under new rules that took effect on March 18, LLCs may now be even more attractive to New […]

Author: Scarinci Hollenbeck, LLC

April 8, 2013

WWE, Hart Widow Settle Lawsuit Over Use of Deceased Wrestler's Likeness

World Wrestling Entertainment and the widow of deceased WWE Champion Owen Hart have reached a settlement nearly 14 years after the wrestler’s death. Martha Hart and WWE confirmed that they reached a settlement agreement after Hart brought a lawsuit against the company in June 2010. Hart sued the company for violating a sports law contract […]

Author: Anthony R. Caruso

April 5, 2013

Settlement Agreement

Payroll Company Files for Bankruptcy Protection

AccuPay, a Bel Air-based payroll company, is seeking bankruptcy protection under Chapter 7 of the Bankruptcy Code as a result of a tax-related investigation. The company listed 95 creditors in court documents and debts of between $100,001 and $500,000 when it filed for protection in a U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Baltimore. The company said it […]

Author: Joel R. Glucksman

April 5, 2013

Beaver Convicted of Tax Evasion

Cook County Commissioner William Beavers was found guilty of tax law violations, being convicted of tax evasion in a federal courtroom in Chicago. Beavers was found guilty of one count of attempting to hide money from the Internal Revenue Service and three counts of filing false tax returns in 2006, 2007 and 2008. Recent testimony […]

Author: Frank L. Brunetti

April 5, 2013

Grammy Award Winner Dionne Warwick Seeks Bankruptcy Protection

Five-time Grammy award winner Dionne Warwick has filed for bankruptcy protection in New Jersey, listing millions in liabilities, much of which is owed to the Internal Revenue Service. The 72-year-old singer is seeking bankruptcy law protection under Chapter 7 of the Bankruptcy Code, meaning that many of her debts – though not all – may be […]

Author: Joel R. Glucksman

April 4, 2013

Bankruptcy Protection

IRS Agent Invalidates Beavers' Tax Fraud Defense

Alleged Illegal Use of Campaign Funds lead to Tax Fraud Violations The defense strategy of Cook County Commissioner William Beavers took a hit in a federal Chicago courtroom when an Internal Revenue Services agent testified against him in the ongoing tax fraud trial. Beavers is currently facing prosecution for tax law violations which allege that he […]

Author: Frank L. Brunetti

April 3, 2013

Tax Fraud

Supreme Court Issues Key Class-Action Decision

The U.S. Supreme Court recently issued a key decision on class-action lawsuits. The case, Standard Fire Insurance Co. v. Knowles, involved the Class Action Fairness Act of 2005 (CAFA), which gives federal district courts original jurisdiction over class actions in which the matter in controversy exceeds $5 million in sum or value. The law aims […]

Author: Scarinci Hollenbeck, LLC

April 3, 2013

ObamaCare, the Search for a Marginal Tax Rate and an Unlikely Opportunity

Clients ask tax advisors to compare alternatives by illustrating the net tax effect of the choices available to the client. In order to compute the tax effect, one must assume a certain tax rate to use in the calculation. There are times, such as now, when the choice of a tax rate is not readily […]

Author: James F. McDonough

April 2, 2013

Trustee Objects to $20 Million Payout to American Airlines Executive

American Airlines Executive, Tom Horton to Receive Severance Package? The bankruptcy of American Airlines has culminated in a multi billion-dollar merger between the distressed carrier and US Airways. While the bankruptcy story may have a happy ending for many workers impacted by the proceedings, there are still several loose ends to tie up, and the […]

Author: Joel R. Glucksman

April 2, 2013

American Airlines

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