By Cheryl Miller | November 12, 2020
Welcome to Higher Law. This week we're looking at: What's next for the cannabis industry post-election. Another cert petition in a marijuana tax case. New Jersey's new cannabis regulator. Workplace woes for medical marijuana users. Thanks for reading!
The Legal Intelligencer | Commentary
By Joseph N. Frabizzio | November 12, 2020
Given these potential shifts in tax policy that would upend several provisions passed under the Trump administration, this article provides an overview of areas that merit attention from taxpayers and tax planners going into 2021 and, in some cases, ways that tax planning can help mitigate the impact of these potential changes when planning year-end tax strategies.
By Gina Passarella Cipriani | November 6, 2020
For the firsts time, The American Lawyer has reviewed law firm corporate practices to determine the best of the best across transactional work.
By Tasha Norman | November 5, 2020
"Keep building relationships—both internally and externally—and make time to do the nonbillable work, because that is what will help you to grow professionally and independently."
New York Law Journal | Analysis
By Mark E. Haranzo and Shaina Kamen | November 5, 2020
How should New Yorkers (and other urbanites) who are currently living elsewhere due to the pandemic handle their income taxes? There are important distinctions between "residences" and "domiciles" and potential tax savings to be had if changes become permanent. There is also a fair amount of scrutiny for those who keep ties to NYC, but live elsewhere. It's important for individuals to be aware of what the auditing process might entail before they make permanent changes.
By Lidia Dinkova | November 3, 2020
Changes to real estate programs are expected if former Vice President Joe Biden wins the presidency or the Senate swings to a Democratic majority. Senate control was unresolved Wednesday but leaning Republican.
New York Law Journal | Analysis
By Sidney Kess | October 27, 2020
In his Tax Tips column, Sidney Kess writes: The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act eliminated any deduction for entertainment costs after Dec. 31, 2017, while leaving the deduction for business meals. However, that law changed the allowable amount that may be deducted for certain meal costs. Final regulations clarify the current rules for deducting business meals.
By Eva von Schaper | October 27, 2020
The addition of a non-lawyer to the partnership comes as part of a major effort to grow the firm's tax advisory practice in Germany.
By Tom McParland | October 23, 2020
Acting U.S. Attorney Audrey Strauss said in a statement that the U.S. had uncovered "overwhelming evidence" that the insurance company's financial products unit had used the complex transactions to generate bogus credits on foreign taxes that it did not actually pay.
By Michael A. Mora | October 23, 2020
Seven board members resigned in opposition to a motion to fire the alleged whistleblower, citing fear of being subject to lawsuits for the "corporation's malfeasance," according to the complaint.
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