Newly Released Game Prepares Simple Tax Returns While Going On A Date
Search for deductions while searching for love.
Morning Docket: 12.30.22
* First razor blades in chocolate, now this?! [Reuters] * The Department of Transportation is tripping over Southwest's refund policies. [Slate] * Ding Dong! The taxes are in! I'm sure this won't prove a bunch of illegal activity! [NBC Philadelphia] * Forget Bitcoin, FTX customers want mum to be the word. [Reuters] * Biden's work to diversify the judiciary is leaving quite the legacy. Thanks, Obama. [AP News]
The Hidden Threat: How Fake Identities used by Remote Employees Put Your Business at Risk—and How to Defend Against This
Based on our experience in recent client matters, we have seen an escalating threat posed by the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) information technology (IT) workers engaging in sophisticated schemes to evade US and UN sanctions, steal intellectual property from US companies, and/or inject ransomware into company IT environments, in support of enhancing North Korea’s illicit weapons program.
Department Of Justice Seeks ~$7 Million In Back Taxes From Biglaw Partner And Family Member
According to the government, the unpaid taxes date back to 2001.
What Do Taxes Have To Do With The ‘Batgirl’ Movie, Electric Vehicles, And An Unborn Fetus?
Let’s look at each in turn.
Increased Funding To The IRS Could Result In A Faster Refund And A Higher Chance Of A Tax Audit
Democrats argue that increasing enforcement funding is necessary to target wealthy taxpayers to ensure that they pay their fair share.
We Don’t Need Symbolic Tax Breaks, We Need Bodily Autonomy
This has potentially disastrous implications.
Lexis’ CounselLink+™: A One-Stop Shop To Streamline Your Law Department
Recent CounselLink upgrades integrate the full in-house workflow with the broader suite of LexisNexis products.
How To Maximize Tax Savings When Using Your Car For Business Purposes
With car and gas prices steadily increasing, it would be prudent to have a general understanding of the tax rules regarding the deductibility of automobile expenses.
The Government Proposes To Obtain Everyone’s Bank Transactions To Make Sure The Wealthy Aren’t Hiding Income
So will this proposal work? It’s possible.
How Law Firm Owners Can Legally Get Around The $10,000 State And Local Tax Deduction Limitation
Law firms should check their state tax laws and consult with their tax professionals to see if the IRS’s Notice 2020-75 allows them a workaround for the unpopular state and local tax deduction limitation.
Trump Loses Tax Case In Front Of Second Circuit, Again
Again, Trump's argument is ruled dumb.
Why Better Financial Acumen is the Key to Law Firm Success in 2025
From training to technology, uncover the essential steps to futureproof your law firm in a competitive market.
Trump Appointee Lays Out Whackadoodle, Undemocratic Dissent… That Will Be Coming To A Supreme Court Majority Near You
Dwarf-tossing apologist Neomi Rao makes bad argument that will probably be adopted by craven Supreme Court.
Steve Mnuchin Will Hand Over Trump’s Taxes By The Middle Of Never
Let's talk about who the Treasury Secretary is, and why contempt of Congress doesn't faze him even a little.
House Subpoenas Deutsche Bank In Boldest Move To Follow Trump’s Money
If Trump has buried bodies, Deutsche was the shovel.
Contract Attorneys Must Watch Their Tax Withholdings To Avoid A Nasty Surprise Bill
Contract attorneys must monitor withholdings and pay estimated taxes -- just like every solo practitioner does.
Morning Docket: 04.10.19
* Tired of remaining silent, Jones Day is now defending itself against a $200 million gender bias class-action lawsuit, saying that the firm is "proud of its success in promoting a diverse group of outstanding lawyers." [Law.com] * Meanwhile, MoFo is seeking sanctions against the attorneys at Sanford Heisler Sharp who filed the "mommy track" lawsuit against the firm, as well as against one of the anonymous plaintiffs, alleging that the claims made were "knowingly baseless." [American Lawyer] * As it turns out, during his testimony yesterday before the House Financial Services Committee, Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin acknowledged that his legal department had already been in touch with the White House Counsel’s Office over the release of President Trump’s tax returns — an exchange that’s “deeply troubling and certainly violates the spirit of the law” meant to prevent such communications. [Washington Post] * In case you missed it, Michael Cohen is no longer as useful to the House Intelligence Committee as he once thought. Chairman Adam Schiff seems to have no interest in helping Cohen to delay his upcoming prison sentence. [CNN] * Senator Lindsey Graham has once again again introduced the Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act, a bill that would ban abortions after 20 weeks. He’s proposed this bill since 2013 and it gets slapped down each time, but this time... things could change. [CBS News] * Two Wisconsin lawyers claim that being required to pay bar dues to practice in the state is unconstitutional because it requires them to participate in the state bar’s advocacy. You can look forward to more lawsuits like this thanks to the Janus ruling. [Big Law Business]