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Will Proposed Regulations in REG-106706-18 Adversely Impact Estate and Gift Tax Exemptions?

In REG-106706-18, the IRS has issued proposed regulations that provide that individuals taking advantage of the increased gift and estate tax exclusion amounts in effect from 2018 to 2025, as provided for by the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), will not be adversely impacted after 2025 when the exclusion amount is scheduled to drop to pre-2018 levels.

Author: Scarinci Hollenbeck, LLC

November 27, 2018

Can the filing of an amended tax return result in the waiver of the attorney-client privilege between taxpayer and accountant?

U.S. v. Adams, 122 AFTR 2d ¶2018-5380, (DC MN 10/27/2018) Under United States v. Kovel, 296 F.2d 918, 921–22, 9 AFTR 2d 366 (2nd Cir. 1961) the attorney-client privilege applies to an individual’s communications with an accountant if the communications are “made in confidence for the purpose of obtaining legal advice from the lawyer”. The party […]

Author: Scarinci Hollenbeck, LLC

November 12, 2018

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Client Alert: New Harassment and Discrimination Laws Put Employers at Risk

The EEOC Files Seven Lawsuits Accusing Employers of Ignoring Legal Responsibilities makes it abundantly clear that the New Harassment and Discrimination Laws in NY and NJ are in Full Effect. Employers Must Act Now to Comply with the New Laws. Yesterday, June 14th, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced the filing of seven […]

Author: Scarinci Hollenbeck, LLC

June 15, 2018

Summary of The Diane B. Allen Equal Pay Act (the “Act”)

Taking into effect on July 1, 2018, the NJ legislature passed the Diane B. Allen Equal Pay Act (the “Act”), which amends the NJ Law Against Discrimination (“LAD”), to strengthen protections against employment discrimination and promote equal pay for women. The Diane B. Allen Equal Pay Act (the “Act”) amends the LAD by making it […]

Author: Robert E. Levy

April 5, 2018

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NJ Appellate Court: No Grandfathering of NFA Letters

A new Appellate Division decision, Drytech, Inc. v. State of New Jersey, Department of Environmental Protection, Docket No. A-5619-14T4 (App. Div. December 29, 2016) has held that there is no grandfathering of No Further Action (NFA) Letters previously issued by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP), and that there can be no waiver […]

Author: Scarinci Hollenbeck, LLC

January 3, 2017

U.S. Supreme Court Vacancy Causing Business Uncertainty

How is the U.S. Supreme Court vacancy affecting business? The U.S. Supreme Court has been shorthanded since the death of Justice Antonin Scalia in February. With just eight justices on the bench dealing with this Supreme Court vacancy, the Court has split 4-4 in several key cases and issued narrow rulings in several others after […]

Author: Donald Scarinci

July 11, 2016

Proposed Amendment to Medical Marijuana Act Could Change Everything

Will Legislature pass proposed Amendment to the Compassionate Use Medical Marijuana Act? The use, possession, sale, cultivation, and transportation of marijuana, whether for recreational or medical use, is illegal under federal law. However, over the last several years, both Congress and President Obama have signaled that well-regulated state medical marijuana programs should not be targeted for […]

Author: Daniel T. McKillop

June 28, 2016

Court of Public Opinion Puts Spin on Apple vs FBI Case

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 […]

Author: Scarinci Hollenbeck, LLC

February 19, 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

NJ Environmental Testing Lab Settles Alleged Violations with DOJ and NJDEP

Accutest Laboratories, Inc., One Of New Jersey’s Largest Environmental Testing Laboratories, Settles With The U.S. Department Of Justice And The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection For Alleged Violations Of Testing Protocols. One of New Jersey’s largest environmental testing laboratories, Accutest Laboratories, Inc. of Dayton, New Jersey, recently entered into settlements with the U.S. Department […]

Author: Scarinci Hollenbeck, LLC

December 23, 2015

3rd Party/Spill Act Exempt Parties and Records Request/OPRA Issues

New Jersey Environmental Attorney John M. Scagnelli to Participate in NJDEP Panel Discussions regarding 3rd Party/Spill Act Exempt Parties and Records Request/OPRA Issues. Scarinci Hollenbeck Partner John M. Scagnelli, Chair of the firm’s Environmental and Land Use Law Group, will participate in two panel discussions at the next meeting of the New Jersey Department of […]

Author: Scarinci Hollenbeck, LLC

December 2, 2015

New Guidelines in the National Labor Relations Act

The National Labor Relations Board (“NLRB”) promulgated new guidelines regarding Section 7 and Section 8(a)(1) of the National Labor Relations Act On March 18, 2015, The National Labor Relations Board (“NLRB”) promulgated new guidelines regarding Section 7 and Section 8(a)(1) of the National Labor Relations Act. These sections ensure that employees can discuss unfair or […]

Author: Scarinci Hollenbeck, LLC

October 2, 2015

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