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Tax Foundation Ranks US Tax Code 31 Out of 34 Developed Nations

The Tax Foundation, a think tank that examines issues of public tax policy, released a new report ranking the tax codes of the 34 developed countries in the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development. The U.S. was ranked poorly, coming in at number 31 out of 34, according to Business Insider. Estonia, New Zealand and […]

Author: James F. McDonough

September 23, 2014

Chelsea Manning, Edward Snowden & Celebrity Nudes

By now, virtually everyone has heard about the celebrity nudes scandal, in which dozens of female celebrities had intimate photos stored in the cloud leaked to the public. While most of the media has refrained from re-posting these pictures – potentially in consideration of public opinion more than the ladies in question’s privacy – there have […]

Author: Scarinci Hollenbeck, LLC

September 22, 2014

AAA’s New Consumer Arbitration Rules Now in Effect: Have You Registered?

The American Arbitration Association’s (AAA) new Consumer Arbitration Rules took effect on September 1, 2014. New York and New Jersey businesses that include clauses in their consumer contracts providing for AAA administration should be aware that there are a number of key changes, including the requirement to register all agreements in a newly created online […]

Author: Joel N. Kreizman

September 19, 2014

New Jersey Businesses: Disasters Are Not the Time For Price Gouging

The 2014 hurricane season has been kind to New Jersey so far. However, some New Jersey Businesses are still feeling the repercussions of their conduct in the wake of Superstorm Sandy. So far, the state has recovered a total of $1,080,702.64 in civil penalties, consumer restitution, and other fees from entities accused of having violated the […]

Author: Scarinci Hollenbeck, LLC

September 18, 2014

Governor Rick Scott Proposes $500 Million Tax Cut

Governor Rick Scott has launched a bus tour as part of his re-election campaign based on his state’s 2014-2015 executive budget, dubbed the “It’s Your Money Tax Cut Budget,” according to the Florida Gubernatorial website. The budget intends to cut $500 million in taxes by paying down debt, eliminating government waste and reducing taxes and fees. […]

Author: Scarinci Hollenbeck, LLC

September 18, 2014

Syncora Could Face Sanctions in Detroit Bankruptcy

Syncora Holdings, one of the holdout creditors in the Detroit bankruptcy filing, could face sanctions for its conduct in the case. Judge Steven Rhodes must decide this week whether he will sanction the company or allow its objection to the so-called “grand bargain,” which is crucial to the city’s restructuring plan, according to WXYZ. Syncora […]

Author: Joel R. Glucksman

September 18, 2014

Leaflet Ban May Be unconstitutional According To the NJ Supreme Court

Many co-ops and condominium associations across New Jersey have a leaflet ban that restricts the distribution of flyers, advertisements, and other paraphernalia. Many co-ops and condominium associations across New Jersey have a leaflet ban that restricts the distribution of flyers, advertisements, and other paraphernalia. While the goal is to reduce unsolicited leafleting, which can often […]

Author: Scarinci Hollenbeck, LLC

September 17, 2014

Jay Z's Two Lines of Legal Defense

It’s no secret that when celebrities end up in court, their legal defense and the counsel they bring with them, is the best of the best. The current lawsuit involving Jay Z and sound engineer Chauncey Mahan is no different. The case is anything but straightforward, but the heart of it is nothing new. Mahan […]

Author: Scarinci Hollenbeck, LLC

September 17, 2014

Fact Checking a Senator Bernie Sanders

Unlike other election years, in which social issues have tended to dominate the discourse, the upcoming election is largely focused around tax law – specifically corporate tax law. As a part of his campaign, independent Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders has been posting “memes” that include pictures of himself alongside memorable quotes. This one in particular, which […]

Author: James F. McDonough

September 16, 2014

Defining False Advertising

False advertising continues to be a problem in our society despite a myriad of laws against it. The primary reason for the difficulty rests with the inventive methods advertisers use to skirt the law. A number of methods produce the same results as false advertising, but either avoid violating the letter of the law or […]

Author: Donald M. Pepe

September 16, 2014

The Money Behind The Movie

Making movies is expensive and for amateurs, finding the money behind the movie is an important process that needs to be conducted properly. An interesting case that I read about recently has dentist and investor, Jordan Cooper, alleging conversion, misrepresentation, fraudulent concealment, breaches of contract and fiduciary duty, violations of the Arkansas Security Act and […]

Author: Scarinci Hollenbeck, LLC

September 15, 2014

Employers Won’t “Like” the NLRB’s Latest Social Media Decision

The National Labor Review Board (NLRB) continues to cause headaches for New York and New Jersey employers. On the heels of its General Counsel’s controversial position on franchise liability, the Board recently ruled that “liking” a Facebook post could constitute protected activity. The National Labor Relations Act Section 7 of the National Labor Relations Act […]

Author: Scarinci Hollenbeck, LLC

September 15, 2014

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