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NCAA Facing Lawsuit Over the Value of Scholarships

The NCAA has been under fire recently The organization is facing multiple lawsuits over its definition of amateurism and whether or not collegiate athletes are fairly treated. Former University of Minnesota football player Kendall Gregory-McGhee recently added to the NCAA’s legal issues by filing a lawsuit claiming the value of scholarships is below the actual […]

Author: Scarinci Hollenbeck, LLC

April 28, 2014

NCAA

NY Budget Ends Corporate Income Tax For Manufacturers

A number of states have been lowering their corporate tax rates in recent years in order to remain competitive for businesses and high-net-worth individuals. The most recent state to do so is New York, in which, for the first time since 1917, manufacturers will no longer pay the state’s corporate income tax, according to Newsday. Ending […]

Author: Scarinci Hollenbeck, LLC

April 28, 2014

New York

Will New Jersey Legalize Marijuana?

Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Nicholas Scutari (D-Union) has introduced Senate Bill 1896 for consideration by the New Jersey Senate. The proposed legislation would legalize possession, cultivation and the sale of small amounts of marijuana. He believes that it is time for New Jersey to stop prosecuting and start regulating and taxing minor marijuana use. However, […]

Author: Robert A. Marsico

April 28, 2014

Are You Breaking Copyright & Trademark Laws at Your Restaurant?

If you own a bar or restaurant, broadcasting the upcoming boxing match between Floyd Mayweather and Marcos Maidana may seem like a no brainer. By attracting people who want to watch the fight, you can increase food and drink sales to help the bottom line. Also, if the opportunity presents itself, it could be tempting to […]

Author: Scarinci Hollenbeck, LLC

April 25, 2014

Mt. Gox founder won't appear for U.S. bankruptcy hearing

Mark Karpeles, the founder of former Bitcoin exchange Mt. Gox, has announced that he will not be coming to the U.S. to answer questions about his company’s U.S. bankruptcy filing, according to Reuters. In a court filing, Mt. Gox lawyers cited a subpoena from the U.S. Department of Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network, or FinCEN, […]

Author: Joel R. Glucksman

April 25, 2014

U.S. posts smallest March deficit since 2000

An improving economy and reductions in federal spending led the U.S. to the smallest federal budget deficit for March in the past 14 years, according to Bloomberg. The federal government spent $36.9 billion more than it took in last month, marking a dramatic decrease year-over-year, the Treasury Department said on April 10. In March 2013, the […]

Author: Scarinci Hollenbeck, LLC

April 25, 2014

EEOC Settles Lawsuit Alleging Sex Discrimination Against Males

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has announced that it is settling the sex discrimination lawsuit filed against Ventura Corporation. Ventura, based in Puerto Rico, is the wholesaler of beauty products, jewelry and other personal care items to retail sellers. This case should serve to remind us that discrimination is not just a “one […]

Author: Scarinci Hollenbeck, LLC

April 25, 2014

New York Estate Tax Law Changes Are Paid For By Taxing INGs?

On March 31, 2014, New York State enacted legislation that would begin to raise the New York estate tax exclusion over five years to eventually equal the federal figure. The table set out below shows the increases and the effective dates of such increases. Most readers will agree that everything has a price and, as […]

Author: Scarinci Hollenbeck, LLC

April 24, 2014

Glacial Energy Holdings files for protection, seeking sale

Glacial Energy Holdings, an electricity and natural gas provider in 20 U.S. states, filed for protection under Chapter 11 of the bankruptcy law on April 10, according to Reuters. The company intends to sell its assets to pay its debts. It attempted, unsuccessfully, to sell its assets last month, but the deal fell through. Glacial Energy Holdings […]

Author: Joel R. Glucksman

April 24, 2014

Chapter 11

Debate To Change Regarding Corporate Taxes

This November, a number of politicians at the head of key congressional committees are set to step down, and that could lead to changes in the debate regarding corporate tax reform, according to The Wall Street Journal. There is almost $2 trillion in offshore profits held by U.S. multinationals, approximately $650 billion of which is […]

Author: Scarinci Hollenbeck, LLC

April 23, 2014

Workplace Harassment Could Be An Issue in "Femme Fatales" Lawsuit

Actress, Anne Greene, and Time Warner’s HBO division are currently in a legal battle The cause? Greene’s choice to not perform a topless sex scene on set. We previously discussed the potential breach of contract in this situation, but there are other issues, such as workplace harassment, that we should touch on. Greene claims she […]

Author: Scarinci Hollenbeck, LLC

April 23, 2014

Department of Labor

False Claims Act Statistics Reveal Robust Enforcement

The Department of Justice recently released its enforcement statistics under the False Claim Act (FCA), the federal government’s primary civil enforcement tool to recover losses due to false claims for government funds and property under government contracts. In short, it was another banner year for the feds. A Look at the FCA Statistics During fiscal […]

Author: Scarinci Hollenbeck, LLC

April 23, 2014

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