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First Detroit Bankruptcy Hearing Set by Judge

Legal challenges to a historic petition to file for Chapter 9 municipal bankruptcy continue, as the city braces for the initial Detroit bankruptcy hearing this week. Less than one week after Detroit filed for the largest municipal bankruptcy in U.S. history, the city has requested that U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Steven Rhodes suspend pensioners’ lawsuits and prevent new […]

Author: Joel R. Glucksman

July 30, 2013

Supreme Court Decision Will Help Employers Defend Title VII Retaliation Claims

At the end of its term, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a highly anticipated employment law decision regarding retaliation claims under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. The ruling is good news for employees, particularly given the recent spike in these types of claims. In University of Texas Southwester Medical Center v. […]

Author: Scarinci Hollenbeck, LLC

July 30, 2013

The Plight of Billionaires Looking For New Havens to Shield Assets

In a recent article in Wealth Management, the author David de Jong and Robert Lafranco describe the difficulty billionaires face in providing a safe haven to shield assets. For example, they point out the troubles of Dimitry Rybolovelev who is Russia’s 14th richest person and is embroiled in a multi-jurisdiction divorce action with his wife. […]

Author: Scarinci Hollenbeck, LLC

July 30, 2013

Lance Armstrong Appeals to Court to Dismiss Federal Lawsuit

Representatives for disgraced cyclist Lance Armstrong filed a motion in the District of Columbia requesting that the courts dismiss federal lawsuit claiming that he defrauded the United States government by using banned substances in violation of his team’s contract with the U.S. Postal Service. Armstrong asked the court to throw out the Justice Department’s False Claims […]

Author: Scarinci Hollenbeck, LLC

July 29, 2013

Department of Justice

Understanding the Perks, Exclusions of the Gift Tax Law

The gift tax law is a popular strategy used by individuals and business owners of all income levels to reduce their taxable estate and pass on wealth, property, and assets to future generations. While most people may know the basics of the gift tax law, many may not be aware of the fine details that may […]

Author: James F. McDonough

July 29, 2013

Gift Tax

SEC Moves Away From “Neither Admit Nor Deny" Settlement Policy: What’s Next?

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) recently announced changes to its long-standing practice of settling cases on a “neither admit not deny basis.” Under the terms of the SEC’s policy, defendants are not required to admit to the SEC’s allegations of wrongdoing in settlement agreements and consent judgments. However, they are also not allowed to […]

Author: Scarinci Hollenbeck, LLC

July 29, 2013

Securities attorney NYC

Patriot Coal To Impose Less Severe Cuts Than It Could Have

Bankrupt company Patriot Coal Corporation recently obtained court permission to eliminate its collective-bargaining agreements with unionized miners. However, the company said it plans to impose less severe cuts than it could under the court’s ruling in order to protect and maintain relationships with its workers. In a statement, the company announced that it has made […]

Author: Joel R. Glucksman

July 26, 2013

Self-Proclaimed Tax Fraud 'Queen' Condemned to 21 Years in Prison

Rashia Wilson, the self-proclaimed tax fraud “queen” who taunted her crimes to authorities via social media, has been sentenced by a district court to 21 years in federal prison for her various tax law violations. U.S. District Judge James Moody handed down the sentence – which is the most severe ruling given so far in […]

Author: Scarinci Hollenbeck, LLC

July 26, 2013

Tax Fraud

Rolling GRATS and Shelf GRATS: Time To Lock In Low Interest Rates

A practitioner commented many years ago that the effectiveness of a tax planning technique can be measured by the strength of government opposition to it. One need only look at the President’s tax plan and the Treasury’s General Explanations of the Administration’s Fiscal Year 2013 Proposals (page 80) to see that Grantor Retained Annuity Trusts […]

Author: James F. McDonough

July 25, 2013

Gift Tax

Finally! SEC Approves Rule to Assist Companies Raising Capital

As required by the JOBS Act, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) finally enacted rules to allow for general solicitation of private security offerings. The move is good news for early stage and emerging companies, as it will open the door to billions of dollars in new funding. The new rule specifically amends Rule 506 […]

Author: Dan Brecher

July 25, 2013

Global Shipping Company TMT Seeks Bankruptcy Protection under Chapter 11

The TMT Group, a global shipping company, has sought bankruptcy protection under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code in a Houston court after failing to restructure roughly $1.46 billion in debt. The TMT filing includes 23 related entities. The company – whose 17 vessels transport oil, vehicles, and other large cargo items – cites […]

Author: Joel R. Glucksman

July 25, 2013

Chapter 11

Will Internal NCAA Emails Add Fuel to Concussion Lawsuits

The sports industry is facing a barrage of concussion lawsuits relating to how well it protects athletes, both professional and collegiate, from injuries and educates them about how those injuries can affect them. At present, the NFL is facing a heated lawsuit over how it manages concussion injuries among players. The case, which involves thousands of […]

Author: Scarinci Hollenbeck, LLC

July 24, 2013

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