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Celebrities & Their First Amendment Rights

The right to free speech is a key part of our nation’s foundation. But what happens when that speech does not align with the personal views and opinions of the majority of the public? More importantly, what happens when the person expressing those views is smack dab in the center of the public eye? Recently, […]

Author: Anthony R. Caruso

July 28, 2014

Treasury Secretary urges Congress to end inversions

Treasury Secretary Jacob Lew sent letters to the top lawmakers on the House Ways and Means Committee and the Senate Finance Committee on July 15, in an attempt to effect action on the issue of corporate tax inversions, according to The New York Times. Inversions are the controversial – but popular – practice of merging with […]

Author: Frank L. Brunetti

July 28, 2014

LGBT Workers Gain Rights Under Presidential Executive Order

Studies show that more than 40 percent of lesbian, gay, and bisexual workers have suffered employment discrimination due to their sexual orientation. Moreover, 90 percent of transgender employees have experienced harassment, mistreatment, or discrimination in the workplace. President Obama has once again extended the reach of Executive power when he recently signed an Executive Order […]

Author: Gary S. Young

July 28, 2014

NJLAD

Amendments to NY Wage Theft Law Head to Governor’s Desk

A bill that would amend New York’s Wage Theft Prevention Act (the “Act”) awaits Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s signature. The changes offer both good news and bad news for New York employers. Originally enacted into law in 2011, the Act aims to protect low-wage workers from unscrupulous employers who may attempt to pilfer their pay by […]

Author: Robert A. Marsico

July 25, 2014

Reality Stars Not 'Employees'

Over the past decade, reality television has dramatically increased in popularity. This can perhaps be attributed to the fact that viewers across America are fascinated with imagining themselves as actual participants of these programs—giving them the ability to blend both fantasy and reality within their own living rooms. Regardless of reality TV’s new central position […]

Author: Anthony R. Caruso

July 25, 2014

Scarinci Hollenbeck

House Votes To Make Bonus Depreciation Tax Cut Permanent

The U.S. House of Representatives voted July 11 to make permanent a temporary tax cut that allows businesses to write off 50 percent of the cost of new equipment in the year that it is purchased, according to The Associated Press. Proponents of the break argue that it makes it easier for businesses to invest […]

Author: Frank L. Brunetti

July 25, 2014

Should You Be Protecting Your Business Emails from Prying Eyes?

Would you send an important communication on a postcard? For most businesses, the answer is likely no. Yet companies send unsecured business emails every day, which share many of the same characteristics as postcards. These messages can be intercepted and read by entities other than the intended recipient. The identity of the sender can also […]

Author: Fernando M. Pinguelo

July 24, 2014

Will Uber Win the Battle of the Taxi or Succumb to Business Regulation?

Uber records approximately one million ride requests each week and is now valued at an estimated $18.2 billion. Despite its surging popularity with riders, the company continues to face strong resistance from regulators and traditional taxis over its novel business model, which uses a cell phone application to connect drivers using their personal vehicles with […]

Author: Dan Brecher

July 23, 2014

Uber

Proposed Debt Allocation Regulations Produce Unexpected and Unwanted Results

IRS published new regulations in January that would upset 25 years of treatment of the allocation of liabilities. Under current rules, the determination of whether a liability is recourse to a partner (or related person) is determined by whether the partner has an obligation to make a contribution to any person because a liability is due and payable and […]

Author: James F. McDonough

July 23, 2014

The Great Ticket Debate

The resale of tickets at exorbitant prices has long plagued sporting events across the globe. It has become commonplace for dedicated fans to be forced to purchase tickets for nearly three times their actual value, all in the name of attending their favorite concert or sporting event. To combat this widespread epidemic, many states have […]

Author: Anthony R. Caruso

July 23, 2014

Scarinci Hollenbeck Partner Appointed to be a Judge of the Superior Court

Lyndhurst, NJ, July 22, 2014 – Scarinci Hollenbeck congratulates Christine M. Vanek, our partner, colleague, and friend, on her appointment as a Judge of the Superior Court of Hudson County. “Christine’s contributions to the communities she has served during her time at Scarinci Hollenbeck are immeasurable. She will be greatly missed by her colleagues and […]

Author: Scarinci Hollenbeck, LLC

July 22, 2014

NJ “Ban the Box” Bill Headed to Gov. Christie’s Desk

New Jersey may soon be the latest state to “ban the box.” Late last month, the state legislature passed the Opportunity to Compete Act, which would restrict the use of criminal background checks by New Jersey employers. The bill now awaits Gov. Chris Christie’s signature. Six states—Hawaii, California, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Minnesota and New Mexico—have previously […]

Author: Jorge R. de Armas

July 22, 2014

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