By Tasha Norman | August 27, 2019
"All of the training I do keeps me fit, helps relieve stress, promotes a competitive spirit, teaches me how to endure self-imposed suffering, and allows me to meet new people."
New York Law Journal | Expert Opinion
By Ezra Dyckman and Charles S. Nelson | August 27, 2019
There are a number of approaches for owners of rental real estate to monetize low-basis real estate while maintaining tax deferral. One method that can achieve these objectives is a long-term lease with a large initial payment of rent. Section 467 of the Internal Revenue Code generally governs the income tax treatment of leases with prepaid rent. In their Taxation column, Ezra Dyckman and Charles Nelson discuss the pros and cons of Section 467.
The Legal Intelligencer | Commentary
By Joseph N. Frabizzio | August 27, 2019
Clients, particularly those on the younger side, often balk at the document execution requirements imposed when it comes time to sign their wills. They have become comfortable signing real estate documents via online signature.
New York Law Journal | Analysis
By Michael Rikon | August 26, 2019
In his Condemnation and Tax Certiorari column, Michael Rikon discusses partial acquisitions in condemnation cases and writes: "Within the area of consequential damages, we must explore, not only the loss in value suffered by the remaining property, but the possible benefits to that remainder which are the result of the improvement for which the part taken was acquired. To further complicate things, the question arises, do we consider special benefits to the remainder as distinguished from general benefits?
By Cheryl Miller | August 22, 2019
Catch up with an Akerman lawyer about the Florida landscape, and scroll down for the latest court action, headlines and more. Thanks for reading!
Connecticut Law Tribune | Commentary
By Connecticut Law Tribune Editorial Board | August 22, 2019
Limiting property tax dependence requires more state funding to local governments, which means raising more state revenue from other taxes, but this is necessary to make Connecticut the prosperous, just, and integrated state that it can and must be.
New Jersey Law Journal | Analysis
By Martin H. Abo | August 22, 2019
A look at the taxability of damages, and why a plaintiff might end up with only a tiny fraction of the award.
By Cheryl Miller | August 21, 2019
The California Supreme Court, however, indicated the burden will be on the state to defend the new law requiring presidential candidates to air their tax returns publicly.
New York Law Journal | Analysis
By Sidney Kess | August 21, 2019
In his Tax Tips column, Sidney Kess discusses highlights of the Taxpayer First Act, which became effective July 1, 2019. This new law makes dramatic changes in how taxpayers and the IRS will interact in years to come. The law also contains provisions designed to bring the IRS’s technology into the 21st century, which will allow for the use of artificial intelligence for certain purposes.
By Ryan Lovelace | August 20, 2019
Eileen Marshall, who moved to Cooley after spending more than 20 years at rival Wilson Sonsini, said she gave some thought to how an economic downturn would affect her practice and believed Cooley was well situated.
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