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RKKW’s client, who is the owner of a modernist villa located in an area entered in the municipal register of historical monuments, intended to undertake investment activities involving reconstruction and a change in its functional use. The decision on the building permit was subject to an agreement with the Mazovian Voivodeship Monument Conservator. It is […]
Weekly Acumen: Case Study: The Pathway to a 10-day Turnaround
An Accounting business in New Zealand set out to achieve a 10-day turnaround for tax work. The process and results have been positive in many ways. Here’s an overview of their method… which could be of value to many firms.
Texas Supreme Court Determines Umbrella Policy Coverage Extends Beyond Service Contract Requirements
The Texas Supreme Court recently decided an insurance policy interpretation case involving an insurance company’s denial of coverage to a claimant as an additional named insured under an umbrella liability policy. In deciding for the claimant, the Court made it clear the terms of the contract in question will determine what is intended, and those […]
EU Digital Services Act regulations governing the obligations of “very large online platforms” and “very large online search engines” are in effect as of 25 Aug. Platforms and search engines with more than 45 million active EU users, must now submit risk assessments to the European Commission. The full DSA for smaller websites goes into […]
State Supreme Court Justice Thomas Marcelle on Monday ruled the structure of the Commission on Ethics in Lobbying and Government (COELIG) unconstitutional and that it fails to strike a mandated balance of governmental control. Judge Marcelle determined that the commission was formed and assigned enforcement powers in violation of the constitution, in part, because it […]
Sami Azhari Defends Federal Employee on Theft of Government Property
Sami Azhari A federal postal employee was sentenced on September 7 on charges of theft of government property in Boston. Attorneys Sami Azhari and Michael Leonard represented the employee at the sentencing, where he was facing 18 months in prison. U.S District Judge Allison Burroughs sentenced the defendant to a noncustodial sentence despite the seriousness […]
Many years ago I was asked by some former business owners to assist them with a unique problem. They had run a family business for many years and the name of the business was the family’s name. This is actually not an uncommon situation. They had sold the business a few years before meeting me […]
FDIC Sale of Signature Mortgages: Rent Regulation Issues Affecting Valuation
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”) has publicly disclosed that it plans to sell $33 billion of mortgage facilities generally in two tranches. A total of 14 loan pools are being offered in 12 Joint Venture (“JV”) transactions open to all bidders and 2 all cash outright sales to FDIC insured institutions. The FDIC further […]
EU Updates Guidance on Antitrust Risks Posed by ESG Collaboration
Question Remains Whether U.S. Should Adopt Its Own Guidelines By Jonathan Rubin Scrutiny of companies’ environmental, social, and governance (ESG) policies increasingly affects how companies do business, even firms with no clear idea of what they should be doing. Although ESG initiatives promise both benefits and risks, optimizing the benefits and minimizing the risks can […]
In a quaint little cottage nestled by a serene lakeside, Mark and Linda found themselves in a contemplative mood one lazy Sunday afternoon. They had just celebrated their 30th wedding anniversary, and the time felt right to envision their retirement together, armed not only with dreams but also with a copy of “Death is not […]
What you need to know about the High-Income Child Benefit charge and the upcoming changes
The High-Income Child Benefit Charge (HICBC) is a tax that affects households where at least one person with parental responsibility has a taxable income exceeding
If you’re thinking about relocating to another state, it’s important to understand the entire state and local tax exposure that could arise from your move. This includes state and local income, property, sales and death taxes. Here’s how to evaluate the full tax picture in the states you’re considering, along with an explanation of the […]
