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The U.S. has entered into agreements with several countries to help curb the incidence of tax law violations on the part of Americans. While many foreign banks have admitted to facilitating Americans in hiding income, the U.S. government may soon set its sights on two Israeli banks for complicity in tax evasion. Zvi Sperling, an […]

For frequent fliers hoping to leave their credit cards in their wallets, “cashless” cabin policies appear to be here to stay. New Jersey’s Appellate Division recently rejected a lawsuit alleging that Continental Airlines’ credit card requirement for in-flight purchases violated the New Jersey Consumer Fraud Act (CFA). The plaintiff in the case, Rosen v. Continental […]

Members of the United Mine Workers union launched a series of protests against the Patriot Coal company’s bankruptcy, which stands to jeopardize the pension and health benefits of thousands of workers and their families. The protests revolved around a string of proposed benefits cuts, following a request to extend more than $6 million in bonuses […]

New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft had some stern words for critics who question the veracity of a three-year, $27 million extension contract signed by quarterback Tom Brady. Brady is being praised by many for accepting a smaller payout to remain on the team, but others argue that the deal is “fake” and will be […]

A recent decision by the Appellate Division should serves as an important  warning to New Jersey litigants. The court dismissed a plaintiff’s employment discrimination lawsuit after she failed to comply with discovery requests and related court orders. The Facts of the Case  In Fik-Rymarkiewicz v. University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, the plaintiff […]

An investigation into Florida-based Universal Health Care Inc., has prompted the insurer to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection while regulators attempt to take over the company. The Medicare insurer operated by Dr. A.K. Desai recently underwent a state investigation, in which regulators report that “a pattern of mismanagement” and unlawful financial management has left the company […]

The Internal Revenue Service is pulling out all the stops to detect and prosecute Americans who violate tax law, and social media is helping the agency catch many criminals in their tracks. Many people are implicated in crimes due to information they post on social media websites, and one woman who committed tax fraud has […]

GGW Brands LLC, owner of the “Girls Gone Wild” video series, has sought protection under Chapter 11 of the bankruptcy law in a U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Los Angeles, California. The company and several of its subsidiaries filed for protection as a result of several costly legal judgments. GGW Brands listed less than $50,000 in […]

When it come to ensuring Social Security, Medicare and federal income taxes are deducted from workers’ paychecks and contractors are classified correctly, existing tax law places these obligations solely on employers. However, new guidelines proposed by the Internal Revenue Service may shift some of the liability onto third-party payroll providers, employer organizations and employee leasing […]

Cable customers may soon be permitted to drop unwanted channels they are forced to pay for with their bundle if distributor Cablevision wins its antitrust lawsuit against Viacom. The company argues that Viacom, which owns MTV and Nickelodeon, violated antitrust law by bundling undesired and unknown channels with big ones and forcing customers to pay […]

Event rental companies hosting Oscar-themed parties might think twice about furnishing the party with the iconic gold Oscar statuettes. Event rental companies hosting Oscar-themed parties might think twice about furnishing the party with the iconic gold Oscar statuettes. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences – which has gained a reputation for defending copyrights and […]

A grim warning from credit rating agency Fitch Ratings estimates that a number of coal mining businesses may be in danger of falling into bankruptcy. Fitch reported that a persistently weak and volatile economy has been a large contributing factor to falling coal sales. Coupled with this is increased competition with less expensive natural gas resources […]