Taxation & Estate Planning

Are Online Businesses Subject to Corporate Income Tax in the United States
Yes, online businesses may be subject to corporate taxes in the U.S. state where they have ?substantial nexus.? Although this answer seems simple, its practical application requires careful analysis of what legally constitutes ?substantial nexus...

a big bow to Judge Hellerstein re contingency fees
. . Thank you, Judge Alvin K. Hellerstein . . In a post at Overlawyered.com, I learned this morning that Judge Hellerstein, of the Manhattan federal district court, refused last Thursday to approve a legal fee of $7 million for representing four Pentagon workers? families, because it ?would reflect [...

Judge Hellerstein Lambastes 9/11 Law Firm over Fee Request
We know there are some LB readers out there who decry contingency fees and would like to see them, well, reformed. If you fall into that group, you just might approve a ruling made by SDNY Judge Alvin Hellerstein (pictured) yesterday...

IndianaTax Nexus Case
A friend of mine, a CPA, has given me an interest in these tax nexus cases. He thinks businesses need to be more aware of these issues. I agree with him, even though tax law is not an area of my practice...

Tax man cometh
It's clear that the taxing authorities are hurting for money. New York adopted a provision that requires that sellers to New York residents collect and pay to New York their sales tax even if the seller has no physical presence there...

LexPress: The CIA and Hellerstein
By Jesse Sunenblickjsunenblick@judicialstudies.comPosted: 1-18-08Southern District Judge Alvin Hellerstein has fighting words for the CIA as the interrogation tape scandal hits Manhattan Federal District Court...

Copyright Lawsuits: Critical Issues Before Filing Copyright
Federa Rule 11(b) Considerations

Bankruptcy Law
A complete prime (pre-2005)

Collection Agencies and Creditors
How to deal and stop the harassment

UAB Health System and Franklin Collection Service
allegedly violated the RICO Act in collection practices on delinquent patient accounts.

imbee Data Collection
Industrious Kid, Inc. pays $130,000 civil penalty for violating the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act.

Mel Harris and Associates Debt Collection
Face Class Action for Alleged "Sewer Service" Practices