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Kanye West Faces Copyright Infringement Lawsuit

American rapper Kanye West is well-known for a number of reasons that have little to do with his music, but a recent lawsuit may put the spotlight back on a 2005 hit song for which West is facing legal action for copyright infringement. Siblings Trena Steward and Lorenzo Pryor are suing the superstar for copyright […]

Author: Scarinci Hollenbeck, LLC

April 12, 2013

New Jersey Litigants Warned Not to Delete Social Media Posts

Parties to civil lawsuits may not want the other side snooping around their social media activities. However, deleting the accounts or posts may lead to more severe consequences. In a recent New Jersey federal court decision, the court sanctioned a plaintiff for spoliation after he deleted his Facebook account. The court found that the plaintiff […]

Author: Scarinci Hollenbeck, LLC

April 12, 2013

New Jersey Litigation

City of Stockton Qualifies For Bankruptcy Protection

A federal judge has ruled that the city of Stockton, California, is eligible for bankruptcy protection. Thus, the Chapter 9 bankruptcy case filed by the city will continue. Stockton, which is home to some 300,000 residents, recently became the largest city in the United States to file for bankruptcy protection. The city joins fellow California […]

Author: Joel R. Glucksman

April 11, 2013

NJ Employment Decision Highlights Importance of Anti-Harassment Policy

A recent New Jersey employment decision highlights how important it is for employers to implement and enforce anti-harassment policies. The Appellate Division dismissed a sexual harassment lawsuit after finding that the employer used due care in adopting and implementing an effective anti-sexual harassment policy. The Facts of the Case In Aguas v. State of New […]

Author: Scarinci Hollenbeck, LLC

April 11, 2013

Tax Evasion and Misuse of Trusts in List of 'Dirty Dozen' Tax Scams

The Internal Revenue Service released a list of the “Dirty Dozen” tax scams it would be focusing on in this year, and urges consumers and corporations alike to make note of these crimes. Offshore tax evasion was high on the list of infractions that the IRS is watching out for, and the agency has made […]

Author: Scarinci Hollenbeck, LLC

April 10, 2013

U.S. Supreme Court Gives Green Light to Gray Market Goods

The U.S. Supreme Court recently issued its decision in Kirtsaeng v. John Wiley & Sons, Inc. The closely watched copyright infringement case considered how the first sale doctrine applies to so-called “gray market” goods that are purchased legally overseas and re-sold in the United States. The conflict involved two potentially contradictory copyright laws. Under the […]

Author: Scarinci Hollenbeck, LLC

April 10, 2013

SEC Changes Position on Use of Social Media for Company Announcements

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) recently made headlines when it issued a press release announcing that it was OK to use social media to disseminate company news. Under the SEC’s new social media position, companies can use sites Facebook and Twitter to announce key information in compliance with Regulation Fair Disclosure (Regulation FD) so […]

Author: Kenneth C. Oh

April 9, 2013

Victoria's Secret Lawsuit May Have Tax Implications

The outcome of a Victoria’s Secret lawsuit may have significant tax law implications for companies that use U.S.-based contract manufacturers, according to a new Reuters analysis. L Brands Inc, owner of Victoria’s Secret and Bath & Body Works stores, is currently involved in a tax case surrounding whether $25.4 million in tax breaks are valid. A […]

Author: James F. McDonough

April 8, 2013

New LLC Rules Take Effect in New Jersey

For many New Jersey business owners, the limited liability company framework offers a number of advantages. Most notably, it limits personal liability for business debts and court judgments against the business and shields an owner’s personal assets. Under new rules that took effect on March 18, LLCs may now be even more attractive to New […]

Author: Scarinci Hollenbeck, LLC

April 8, 2013

WWE, Hart Widow Settle Lawsuit Over Use of Deceased Wrestler's Likeness

World Wrestling Entertainment and the widow of deceased WWE Champion Owen Hart have reached a settlement nearly 14 years after the wrestler’s death. Martha Hart and WWE confirmed that they reached a settlement agreement after Hart brought a lawsuit against the company in June 2010. Hart sued the company for violating a sports law contract […]

Author: Scarinci Hollenbeck, LLC

April 5, 2013

Payroll Company Files for Bankruptcy Protection

AccuPay, a Bel Air-based payroll company, is seeking bankruptcy protection under Chapter 7 of the Bankruptcy Code as a result of a tax-related investigation. The company listed 95 creditors in court documents and debts of between $100,001 and $500,000 when it filed for protection in a U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Baltimore. The company said it […]

Author: Joel R. Glucksman

April 5, 2013

Beaver Convicted of Tax Evasion

Cook County Commissioner William Beavers was found guilty of tax law violations, being convicted of tax evasion in a federal courtroom in Chicago. Beavers was found guilty of one count of attempting to hide money from the Internal Revenue Service and three counts of filing false tax returns in 2006, 2007 and 2008. Recent testimony […]

Author: Scarinci Hollenbeck, LLC

April 5, 2013

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