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Mary J. Blige Faces Tax Lien on New Jersey Mansion

Grammy winner and R&B artist Mary J. Blige is facing a host of financial issues that recently culminated in a $900,000 tax lien being placed on her home. The state of New Jersey imposed the lien on Blige’s 18,250-square-foot mansion in Saddle River after Blige violated tax law by failing to pay back taxes. She bought the home […]

Author: James F. McDonough

February 21, 2013

New Jersey

Reader's Digest Seeks Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Protection

Reader’s Digest, a long-time staple in most American homes, is seeking Chapter 11 protection under bankruptcy law to unload hundreds of millions of dollars in debt. RDA Holding, parent company of the Reader’s Digest Association, sought court protection in White Plains, New York, while it attempts to implement a restructuring plan with creditors. The proposed […]

Author: Joel R. Glucksman

February 21, 2013

Internet Gaming One Step Closer in New Jersey

New Jersey is poised to legalize Internet gaming, becoming just the third state in the country to do so. Although Gov. Chris Christie recently issued a conditional veto of the legislation, lawmakers have stated that they are confident that they will quickly have a revised bill on his desk. The law only legalizes intra-state online […]

Author: Robert A. Marsico

February 21, 2013

Business attorney New Jersey

Former Hockey Player Joins Class-Action Lawsuit Against NCAA

NCAA Facing Class-Action Lawsuit Kyle Solomon, former hockey player for the University of Maine, has joined three other athletes in a class-action lawsuit against the National Collegiate Athletic Association for the way the organization handles concussions. Solomon – whose hockey career was halted his sophomore year due to a concussion – joined former Eastern Illinois football player […]

Author: Anthony R. Caruso

February 20, 2013

Class Action Lawsuit

IRS to Appeal Court's Tax Licensing Decision

Court Makes Decision on Tax Licensing Case The U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia recently ruled the Internal Revenue Service did not have the authority to license independent tax preparers. However, the IRS said it plans to appeal the decision, a move that may affect as many as many as 700,000 professionals who file […]

Author: Frank L. Brunetti

February 20, 2013

Bankrupt American Airlines Merges with US Airways

American Airlines and US Airways have announced an $11 billion merger that will create the largest airline carrier in the world. The announcement comes after months of rocky deals, labor disputes, and pension agreements brought on by American Airlines’ bankruptcy. Discussions of a merger have been in place since the company filed for protection under […]

Author: Joel R. Glucksman

February 19, 2013

American Airlines

Distracted Driving: Are Your Employees Putting Your New York or New Jersey Business at Risk?

Do your employees have company-issued cell phones and drive company owned or leased vehicles, or, do they use their own devices to send business-related emails or text messages while driving? Do your employees have company-issued cell phones and drive company owned or leased vehicles, or, do they use their own devices to send business-related emails […]

Author: Robert E. Levy

February 19, 2013

Employee Policies

Judge Dismisses Axl Rose 'Guitar Hero' Breach of Contract Lawsuit

Breach of Contract A U.S. District Judge has dismissed the remaining breach of contract allegations brought against “Guitar Hero” video game maker Activision Blizzard by Guns N’ Roses frontman Axl Rose. Rose sued the company in 2010 for fraud and illegal use of the band’s music, which also included use of the band’s former guitarist Slash […]

Author: Anthony R. Caruso

February 18, 2013

Facebook Faces Patent Lawsuit Over 'Like' Button

Will Facebook “Like” this Patent Lawsuit? The “like” button is one of Facebook’s most popular features, and members use it for everything from showing support for businesses to affirming a friend’s status. However, the site’s feature has landed Facebook in hot water with patent-holding company Rembrandt Social Media. Rembrandt – which is acting on behalf of deceased Dutch […]

Author: Anthony R. Caruso

February 15, 2013

Audit-by-Mail to Become More Common for Businesses and Individuals

Small businesses and affluent individuals have no doubt missed the intense scrutiny the Internal Revenue Service has ramped up recently. It also appears that more thorough examinations are likely in the future, albeit in a different format. Although the IRS is aggressively trying to close the $385 billion tax gap, it lacks the financial resources […]

Author: Frank L. Brunetti

February 15, 2013

Bankruptcy Judge Approves Hawker Beechcraft Chapter 11 Reorganization Plan

Kansas-based aircraft manufacturer Hawker Beechcraft will be permitted to move forward with its Chapter 11 reorganization plan, a U.S. Bankruptcy Court has said. After reviewing the company’s Chapter 11 Joint Plan of Reorganization and hearing no major complaints from creditors, Judge Stuart Bernstein said that he saw no issues with the plan, which would allow […]

Author: Joel R. Glucksman

February 15, 2013

Eurofresh Farms Seeks Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Protection for a Second Time

North American-based tomato-producer Eurofresh Farms has sought Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in an Arizona courtroom. The filing marks the second time in four years that Eurofresh has sought protection under bankruptcy law. The company announced its plan to sell assets to its major rival, NatureSweet Ltd., which has offered to purchase the majority of the company’s assets […]

Author: Joel R. Glucksman

February 14, 2013

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