New York Law Journal | Analysis
By Sidney Kess | December 27, 2017
Tax Tips columnist Sidney Kess writes: On Dec. 20, 2017, Congress passed a major tax package (H.R. 1) designed to cut taxes on businesses as well as individuals, and to stimulate the economy and create jobs. Review his roundup of the key provisions impacting businesses.
By The Associated Press | December 23, 2017
Some New York taxpayers may want to "postpone the pain" of the new federal tax overhaul by paying some of next year's local property taxes before Jan…
By Michael Booth | December 22, 2017
The court rejected what it called the plaintiffs' "strained interpretation" of an LAD provision against refusing to enter a contract with someone for a discriminatory reason.
By Celia Ampel | December 22, 2017
The Palm Beach Gardens attorney has made a career of advocating for children and adults who have survived sexual abuse.
The Legal Intelligencer | Expert Opinion
By Samuel C. Stretton | December 21, 2017
I was picking a jury the other day in Philadelphia County and the trial judge separated the pool of jurors into two groups, one that answered certain questions that were problematic and the other group where they didn't. We then questioned the first group and the second group was excused. Do I have an obligation to do something about this?
New York Law Journal | Analysis
By Josefa Velasquez | December 21, 2017
The New York Law Journal takes a look back at 2017 and reviews the highlights and lowlights of the year in Albany, exclusive of state court rulings.
Daily Business Review | Commentary
By Marcus Susen | December 21, 2017
In the recent past, doctors and other medical providers here in Florida were heavily protected from negligence actions, which included limitations on certain documents which were “discoverable” and on noneconomic damages (pain and suffering, disfigurement, permanent disability, etc.).
New York Law Journal | Analysis
By Sidney Kess | December 20, 2017
Tax Tips columnist Sidney Kess writes: On Dec. 20, 2017, Congress passed a major tax package (H.R. 1) designed to cut taxes on individuals and businesses, and to stimulate the economy and create jobs. The long-term impact on the deficit is unclear; the measure adds to the deficit in the short term but could reduce it in the long term if predictions of economic growth come true.
New York Law Journal | Analysis
By David E. Kahen | December 20, 2017
In this Taxation column, David E. Kahen writes: A common example of a mismatch of character of income and loss involves the exercise of compensatory stock options and immediate sale of the stock so acquired. The potential for both ordinary income and capital loss in such situations is illustrated by the recent Court of Federal Claims decision in 'Hann v. United States'.
By Greg Land | December 20, 2017
Judges working to hammer out a new superior court rule governing how and when recording devices may be used in court got a push from all sides seeking changes in the current draft.
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