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IRS May Lean on Social Media to Gain Information About Taxpayers

The Internal Revenue Service is receiving a great deal of criticism after allegations that it relies on social media and emails as an investigative tool into potential tax law violations being committed by Americans. For example, if a person submits a suspicious tax return in which they claim little income, but then post pictures of a […]

Author: Scarinci Hollenbeck, LLC

May 1, 2013

USPTO Reverses Course on iPad Mini Trademark

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has withdrawn its refusal to grant Apple Inc.’s trademark application for mark “iPad Mini.” The examining attorney previously denied the request on several grounds, including that the word “mini” was merely descriptive. If the USPTO determines that a mark is “merely descriptive,” then it cannot be registered unless […]

Author: Fred D. Zemel

May 1, 2013

Apple

Scarinci Hollenbeck Cyber Law Attorney Fernando M. Pinguelo Appears on WPIX-11 to Address Counterfeit Tweets

WPIX-Channel 11 News at 10 taps Pinguelo, Cyber Law Attorney, for his legal insight on how a website offers its users an easy way to impersonate Twitter accounts and jeopardize online reputations. On Monday, April 29, 2013, Scarinci Hollenbeck Partner Fernando M. Pinguelo, Chair of the firm’s Cyber Security & Data Protection Group, appeared on […]

Author: Scarinci Hollenbeck, LLC

April 30, 2013

Are Certain Non-Compete Agreements on the Way Out in New Jersey?

Non-compete agreements, also known as restrictive covenants, are employment contracts designed to limit the ability of an employee to compete with the employer by its stealing customers or trade secrets. Although somewhat controversial and frowned upon as being “restraints on trade,” most states permit such agreements (California is a notable exception). Under current New Jersey […]

Author: Scarinci Hollenbeck, LLC

April 30, 2013

Asset Protection – State Law Does Matter

State law does matter in the selection of a jurisdiction in which to create a domestic asset protection trust (APT). A brief (and incomplete) history of APTs may help the reader understand why. Common law prevented an individual from establishing a trust to protect one’s assets from the claims of creditors where he or she […]

Author: James F. McDonough

April 30, 2013

Scooter Store Seeks Bankruptcy Protection After Federal Raid Uncovers Fraud

The Scooter Store Holdings, a popular company that sells motorized scooters and wheelchairs throughout the U.S., was forced to file for bankruptcy protection under Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code after a federal raid proved the company was guilty of fraud. In March, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Office of the Inspector General, the […]

Author: Joel R. Glucksman

April 30, 2013

NFLPA Announces Agreement With Electronic Signature Solutions Company

In the wake of the Elvis Dumervil contract fax mishap, the National Football League Players Association has found a solution to ease players’ fears that key paperwork won’t be submitted in time. The NFLPA announced a deal with electronic signature solutions company DocuSign, which will allow draft picks and current players to submit sports contracts and […]

Author: Scarinci Hollenbeck, LLC

April 29, 2013

Business Owners and Wealthy Individuals: Don't Forget to Account for State Estate Taxes

Lawmakers’ decision to allow for a $5.25 million exemption for estates may have served as a great relief to wealthy individuals and small business owners who want to pass on considerable wealth to future generations. However, during estate tax planning, it’s important for individuals to also take estate taxes that their particular state may impose […]

Author: Scarinci Hollenbeck, LLC

April 29, 2013

Judge Rules Madoff Trustee Cannot Block $410 Million Merkin Settlement

A U.S. District Judge ruled that Irving Picard, the bankruptcy trustee in charge of the Bernard Madoff case, will not be permitted to block the $410 million Merkin settlement resolving New York state’s claims against Wall Street hedge fund manager Ezra Merkin, the man accused of secretly steering client money to Madoff. Picard argued that a […]

Author: Joel R. Glucksman

April 26, 2013

Business Bankruptcy

IRS Data Shows 'Clusters' of Potential Tax Evaders in Five Cities

Internal Revenue Service data analyzed by the National Taxpayer Advocate sheds light on five metropolitan areas in which the likelihood for tax evasion – and audits for potential tax evaders – is the highest. The Associated Press provided an exclusive report on the study’s findings, which reveal that small business owners and individuals living in wealthy areas […]

Author: Scarinci Hollenbeck, LLC

April 26, 2013

Does Corporate Citizenship Pay Dividends?

Being a good corporate citizen does matter, according to recent studies involving both consumers and executives. Marketing agency Good.Must.Grow (GMG) found that many consumers consider social responsibility when purchasing products or services. Of the 1,015 survey respondents, 60 percent indicated that buying goods from socially responsible companies is important to them. Treatment of employees ranked […]

Author: Donald M. Pepe

April 25, 2013

Scarinci Hollenbeck Welcomes Fernando M. Pinguelo to Firm

Fernando Pinguelo Joins Scarinci Hollenbeck as a Partner and Chair of its Cyber Security & Data Protection and Electronic Discovery Groups. Lyndhurst, NJ, April 24, 2013 – Scarinci Hollenbeck welcomes a new attorney and partner, Fernando M. Pinguelo, to the firm. Pinguelo will take on the prestigious and demanding roles as Chair of the firm’s […]

Author: Scarinci Hollenbeck, LLC

April 24, 2013

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