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2010 Articles

Taxation and Trusts & Estates 2010: "Repeal" of the Federal Estate Tax

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 […]

JMBM Special Assets Team™ Seeks Junior Litigation Associate

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. […]

Corporate CLIENT UPDATE: Breach Notification – Is a Better Mousetrap on the Way?

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 […]