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Is your business at risk from international trademark squatters?

China saw a rapid rise in trademark filings in 2015, suggesting that multinational brands are continuing to expand their operations there. By comparison, established economies, such as the United States, saw only a slight rise in registrations. According to a new report by Thomson CompuMark, China registered 1.7 million new trademarks in 2014, which represents […]

Author: Fred D. Zemel

February 9, 2016

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What Is an Exchange Trade Fund Investment?

Investment 101: What Is an Exchange Trade Fund? Investors have poured more than two trillion dollars into ETFs since they were first introduced in the United States in 1993. As ETFs gain increasing popularity among everyday investors, regulators are boosting their oversight. Most notably, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) recently announced that it plans […]

Author: Dan Brecher

February 8, 2016

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Lawsuit Pushing to Enhance Fan Safety at MLB games

What’s the problem with fan safety at MLB games? A lawsuit has pushed Major League Baseball to increase fan safety at MLB games. While all major league baseball stadiums in the U.S. do have safety netting behind home plate, the amount varies and there are seats that may be considered dangerous located elsewhere. An Oakland […]

Author: Scarinci Hollenbeck, LLC

February 8, 2016

Malpractice Warning For Attorneys & Accountants Regarding Form 8971

Form 8971 Must Be Filed By February 29, 2016 For Certain Estates Estate tax returns filed after July 2015 and now required to file Form 8971 with the IRS Service Center in Cincinnati by February 29, 2016. Schedule A to Form 8971 reports the estate tax value of property passing from an estate or decedent […]

Author: Scarinci Hollenbeck, LLC

February 5, 2016

Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes Due to FIRPTA Changes

Real Estate: tax hikes due to FIRPTA changes & how to avoid them FIRPTA is the Foreign Interest In Real Property Tax Act and became law to force foreign sellers of U.S. real property to pay tax on gain from sales. Without FIRPTA changes, sellers would pocket the proceeds and remove themselves from the U.S. […]

Author: James F. McDonough

February 5, 2016

Government To Collect Pay Data To Combat Wage Discrimination

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) recently announced a proposal to collect pay data from employers. The agency plans to use the information it collects to combat wage discrimination. As a way to combat wage discrimination, the EEOC is specifically proposing to revise the Employer Information Report (EEO-1) to include collecting pay data from employers, […]

Author: Scarinci Hollenbeck, LLC

February 4, 2016

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RAAM Global Energy Co files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Protection

RAAM Global Energy Co files Chapter 11 RAAM Global Energy Co, one of the biggest energy companies in the U.S., recently announced that it had filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. According to a Bloomberg Brief report, RAAM’s filing continues a Chapter 11 bankruptcy trend for oil and gas companies due to the substantial drops […]

Author: Joel R. Glucksman

February 4, 2016

Stadium Funding: How It's Done

Understanding stadium funding Stadium funding has become a controversial topic, especially among taxpayers, due to the burden is often placed on them and their preference that someone else foot the considerable bills. Private vs. public: Paying for a stadium Professional teams’ facilities are expensive, both through construction and afterward. Funding can essentially be split into two […]

Author: Scarinci Hollenbeck, LLC

February 3, 2016

Should You Set Up a Personal Financial Dashboard or Not?

If one of your goals for 2016 is to manage your money more effectively, you may want to consider setting up a financial dashboard. For busy business professionals, it can be easy to lose sight of the big picture without a financial dashboard amidst the flurry of paperwork, i.e. bank statements, tax records, investment and […]

Author: Dan Brecher

February 1, 2016

Atna Resources Ltd files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Protection

Atna Resources Ltd files for Chapter 11 Recently, former top gold mining company Atna Resources Ltd. announced that it had filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. According to the Wall Street Journal, the company sought bankruptcy protection after defaulting on its $22 million prepetition loan. As a result, Atna Resources intends to hold an asset sale to […]

Author: Joel R. Glucksman

February 1, 2016

NJ Bans Additional Loans for Companies in Default Status

NJ Bans Additional Loans for Companies in Default Status Recently, Gov. Chris Christie announced that he signed a new bill into law that would prohibit the state of New Jersey from subsidizing low-income property developers who defaulted on state loans. According to a report by the Washington Times, the bill was initially proposed after a […]

Author: James F. McDonough

February 1, 2016

Surviving the Hard Sell: The Pros and Cons of Timeshare Ownership

What are the pros and cons of timeshare ownership? Is it worth it? After taking a dive during the recession, time share sales are heating up again. With more money available for leisure, many Americans are considering the benefits of a timeshare investment. After all, who doesn’t want a yearly vacation? According to a recent […]

Author: Scarinci Hollenbeck, LLC

January 29, 2016

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