CPAs are Uniquely Qualified to Prepare Returns Because the Tax Code Demands Good Accounting
(The Tax Lawyer's Blog)... and the Courts have found that the operations of many unenrolled preparers are so antiquated that they don't even employ the most basic modern technology in their tax preparation businesses. And I'm not talking about extremely complicated gadgetry here. ... the tools at one's disposal to ensure the accurate filing of tax returns would probably be malpractice if a CPA or attorney did it. At a minimum, it would make malpractice carriers run like Carl damn Lewis circa 1984 in the opposite direction. ...
July 3, 2009 10:33 pm
Court of Chancery Grants Summary Judgment on Claims for Unjust Enrichment and Conversion in Embezzlement Case
(Delaware Corporate and Commercial Litigation Blog)... synopsis for this opinion. Vice Chancellor Parsons addressed cross motions for summary judgment in an action where after embezzling funds from his employer, defendant Coastal Supply Co., Inc., John M. Burkett used the funds to form B.A.S.S. ... for whether Burkett acted with actual authority hinged upon whether he acted in "good faith" as set forth in a power of attorney section of the BASS LLC agreement. Under that provision, Burkett was authorized to make such a transaction provided he acted in " ...
July 3, 2009 12:21 pm
What Questions Will The Chapter 7 Trustee Ask Me At My Bankruptcy Hearing?
(Oklahoma Bankruptcy Lawyer Blog)... your case. If you have any questions about answering any of these questions, you should discuss them with your attorney before you meet with the trustee. QUESTIONS THE TRUSTEE IS REQUIRED TO ASK YOU AT YOUR BANKRUPTCY HEARING (341(a) MEETING OF ... obtain the case number and the discharge information to determine the debtor(s) discharge eligibility.) 7. What is the address of your current employer? 8. Is the copy of the tax return you provided a true copy of the most recent tax return you filed? 9. ...
July 3, 2009 08:51 am
Recent Jury Verdicts and Settlements
(The Laconic Law Blog)... related learning disability, he was denied the promotion for which he was well qualified, the EEOC asserted. As a result, his employment was terminated following his completion of the Starrett City Apprenticeship Program." IL - "A popular Hickory Hills, Ill., banquet ... ., known as Hickory Hills Country Club. Under the decree, the defendants are required pay $590,000, including attorneys' fees, to a class of women who endured a sexually hostile work environment and retaliation, and, in addition, up ...
July 3, 2009 06:28 am
“My fiancée got me fired”: The evolution of retaliation claims
(New York Public Personnel Law)... his or her statutory rights that it would discourage that person from pursuing those rights. For example, "it would be unlawful for [an employer] to retaliate against an employee because his or her spouse, who is also an employee, filed an EEOC charge." ... of Title VII's anti-retaliation provision includes associational discrimination claims. Of note, the employee's attorney indicated that he is considering filing a cert petition. "In the meantime, a little retaliation-prevention training couldn't ...
July 3, 2009 04:00 am
Recent Construction Accident Settlements Awarded to Illegal Workers a Reminder that All Injured Workers Should Pursue Illinois Workers’ Compensation Benefits and Third Party Damages
(Chicago Workers Compensation Lawyer Blog)... otherwise. One worker, a 33-year-old plumber from Mexico, settled his construction accident claim for $2.5 million. He sustained scald injuries on his body. Swig Equities, LLC and 44 Wall Owner, LLC were the defendants in his case. The worker was employed by a contractor. Another worker, a 52-year-old Mexican national, got hurt when a steel beam landed on his foot in January 2004. The worker settled with Beway Realty Corporation and FJ Sciame Construction Company for $750,000. A third worker, 36 ...
July 2, 2009 05:10 pm
Injured Workers Sue Hickory Company Sued for North Carolina Personal Injuries From Con Agra Slim Jim Natural Gas Blast
(North Carolina Injury Lawyer Blog)... lawsuit are Curtis Ray Poppe, an Energy Systems Analysts employee, Jacobs Engineering Group, the company that came up with the installation plans, and Southern Industrial Constructors, a mechanical contractor. Although workers cannot sue their employers for work accidents-they are, however, entitled to workers' compensation benefits-they can file North Carolina personal injury claims against third parties that were liable for causing their work injuries. Hickory company named in lawsuit in wake ...
July 2, 2009 04:21 pm
Class Action...Fired Employees Entitled to Vacation Pay?
(Drug Injury Lawyer Blog)In June, over 467,000 jobs were cut by employers, driving the unemployment rate up to a 26-year high of 9.5 percent. From General Motors to Microsoft to General Electric, most if not all business sectors are ... ruled earlier this month that fired workers are entitled, under state wage law, to compensation for unused vacation time. The decision comes after Attorney General Martha Coakley challenged the decision of Electronic Data Systems ("EDS") to deny a terminated employee owed vacation time.
July 2, 2009 03:51 pm
WA Legal Roundup – Washington Supreme Court
(The Amateur Law Professor)Morgan v. Kingen Employers cannot willfully withhold their employees' pay. Doing so subjects you to attorney's fees, costs, and exemplary damages under RCW 49.52.070. So what happens when you have a bankruptcy involved? Turns out Funster's Casino opened its doors in poor financial shape. Things got worse, and the CFO and CEO failed to pay wages during [...]
July 2, 2009 02:25 pm
Yielding the Right of Way
(Legal News You Can Use)... happened - perhaps suffering from emotional, physical and financial injury and loss. While monetary compensation cannot change what happened, it can help with medical bills, employment, rehabilitation and your financially stability in your future. If you have had an auto accident in Florida, contact a personal injury attorney. The personal injury attorneys Michael E. Seelie, PA are committed to helping automobile ...
July 2, 2009 02:11 pm
DWI-DUI Sobriety Checkpoint Scheduled for Ocean Township, NJ, this July 4th Weekend
(New Jersey DWI Lawyer Blog)... intoxicated to take one or more field sobriety tests. Breath testing apparatus, such as the Alcotest machine, are also employed to determine the specific content of alcohol in an individual's bloodstream. The legal limit in New Jersey is 0.08 percent ... drug DUI or breath test refusal is encouraged to contact a qualified drunk driving defense lawyer. Every one of the attorneys at The Law Offices of John Marshall are certified in the operation and maintenance of the Alcotest device, as well as the ...
July 2, 2009 01:12 pm
Mortgage Fraud Indictments Skyrocket in New Jersey
(The Jersey Lawyer)... 30, 2009, with conspiracy, theft by deception, identify theft, and money laundering for an alleged mortgage scheme. The Attorney General's office alleges that the suspects were involved in the mortgage and small business loan industry, and unlawfully ... Orange, New Jersey, was charged with one count of theft by deception for allegedly misrepresenting his employment history in a mortgage application. The Attorney General's office alleges that Mr. Givens listed a business founded by a relative as ...
July 2, 2009 11:35 am
SOCIAL ACTIVITIES EXCEPTION
(New Jersey Injury Attorney Blog)... a late night brawl outside a bar in Atlantic City. In this case, an employee was attending a required banquet, sponsored by her employer, in Atlantic City. Following the banquet a group of employees went to the Toga Bar. At the bar, the employee introduced her boss ... Division panel. If you have been injured during the course of your employment, you may be entitled to workers compensation benefits. Contact an attorney at the Princeton, New Jersey law firm of Lependorf & Silverstein to discuss ...
July 2, 2009 11:19 am
Appellate Court Burns Man Burned at Burning Man
(San Diego Injury Law Blog)... , affirmed the trial court, holding that the promoter owed no duty of care to Beninati, and that Beninati was barred by the doctrine of primary assumption of risk. The facts are actually pretty interesting. Beninati, who is a college educated man employed in real estate, was attending the festival for the third time. In his deposition, he testified that he attended to get away from his workaholic life, and get together with other people who shared his interests in art and spirituality. He ...
July 2, 2009 11:17 am
Pending Legislation to End Mandatory Securities Arbitration?
(Investment Fraud Lawyer Blog)... introduced by Senator Feingold of Wisconsin in April. While the House version proposes to eliminate compulsory arbitration in consumer, employment and franchise agreements without specifically mentioning securities or investment disputes, the Senate bill includes "services relating ... by arbitration simply because litigation costs would make those claims economically non-viable. According to attorney Craig T. Jones of the Atlanta law firm of Page Perry, which practices primarily in the investment ...
July 2, 2009 10:14 am
Ziff Personal Injury Attorneys Named “Super Lawyers” Again
(NYInjuryLawBlog.com)... What makes some lawyers "super"? Super Lawyers magazine has a unique and thorough process of selecting outstanding attorneys. There are three stages: Finding candidates through peer nominations (monitored so there are no self-nominations or ... other professional activity; pro bono and community service as a lawyer; scholarly lectures and writings; education and employment background; and other outstanding achievements." Whew! After reading that it's not surprising that Super Lawyers represent less ...
July 2, 2009 09:47 am
Bankruptcy as a Disqualifying Factor for Child Custody?
(Credit Slips)... of her three grandchildren, might have trouble gaining final custody because of a 1999 bankruptcy filing. Washington attorney Beth Kaufman is quoted as saying, "I think it would be a negative factor but not necessarily a disqualifier. It could ... former bankrupts, but that prohibition applies only in specific situations such as certain state licensing decisions or in employment matters. It would not prohibit a state court from considering a bankruptcy filing in a child custody matter. Still, on ...
July 2, 2009 08:21 am
Injured Worker Not in Scope and Course of Employment When on Break
(Pennsylvania Workers' Compensation Lawyer Blog)... that "small temporary departures" from work do not remove an employee from being in the scope and course of his or her employment. The degree of latitude given also varies depending on whether one is a "stationary" as opposed to a "traveling" employee. Recently, the ... or an "inconsequential or innocent departure from work." These types of cases vary greatly, depending on the facts in each situation. This is why it is important to have your case reviewed by an experienced PA workers' comp attorney.
July 2, 2009 07:13 am
"West, Lexis Offer Help for Hard Times"
(Stark County Law Library Blog)... a Hand. It is offered to U.S. attorneys who recently worked for a law firm with more than 50 attorneys and who are currently unemployed. The program offers free marketing services, networking opportunities and employment resources. These include: A free profile on Lawyers.com and Martindale.com. Free access to Martindale-Hubbell Connected, the company's professional networking site. Free access to the Martindale ...
July 2, 2009 07:12 am
Riverside Theft and Burglary Defense Attorneys
(Southern California Defense Blog)... of 3,267.2 people per square mile. The University of California at Riverside and the Riverside Unified School District employ the largest number of people in the city. Similar to many large cities, Riverside experiences its share of burglary and theft ... . At Wallin & Klarich, we understand that innocent people can often be blamed for wrongdoing, which creates a definite need for skilled theft attorneys in Riverside. At Wallin & Klarich, our knowledgeable attorneys are quite familiar with ...
July 2, 2009 07:00 am