2010: "Repeal" of the Federal Estate Tax The Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2001 (the "2001 Act") made headlines at the time of its passage because it contained provisions that would repeal the estate tax and the generation-skipping transfer ("GST") tax. The truth is that the 2001 Act replaces the federal estate […]
Jim Butler’s article, "More Lawsuits Against Online Travel Companies Over ‘Lost’ Bed Taxes — Why Hotels Should Care About the Transient Occupancy Tax Battles," was published in the Montana Innkeepers Association’s Winter 2010 Newsletter.
The JMBM Special Assets Team™ is looking for a 2-3 year junior litigation associate for our commercial creditors rights practice based in San Francisco’s Financial District. The successful candidate will have excellent law school credentials, some courtroom and deposition experience and be capable of preparing pleadings and motions. Bankruptcy experience is desirable but not required. […]
On December 8, 2009, while struggling with health care reform, financial industry overhaul, a spiraling deficit, the risk of a double-dip recession, and all of the other headline-grabbing events of the past months, the House of Representatives took an important step in pushing forward legislation which could, if enacted, have a significant impact on almost […]
James Neudecker co-authored “California Summary Judgment,” published by Continuing Education of the Bar.
David Sudeck’s article "Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): Proposed Revisions and Timeshare Applicability," was published in Developments magazine. The article discusses modifications to the ADA Accessibility Guidelines and whether they apply to timeshare properties.