GKG Law had a wonderful meeting with our Interlaw colleagues from the Singapore firm CNPLaw in our Washington, DC office in early September 2019. The morning was spent discussing, sharing, and learning about the legal services of both firms. Pictured, left to right, are: Thomas Wilcox (GKG Law), Richard Bar (GKG Law), Pradeep Kumar Singh (CNPLaw), […]
GKG Law is proud to announce that two of our attorneys have been selected by their peers for inclusion in the 26th Edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. Ed and Tom are also listed in the 2020 Edition of Washington D.C.'s Best Lawyers (page 26). Edward Greenberg – Transportation Law Ed Greenberg, principal at […]
GKG Law’s Keith Swirsky has been recognized by Chambers High Net Worth as a top lawyer for private aircraft – global-wide. This 2019 Chambers guide covers private wealth management work and related specialisms in key jurisdictions around the world and selects the top professional advisers to high net worth individuals. Chambers writes: Keith Swirsky is president […]
On July 16, 2019, GKG Law submitted an amicus brief to the Supreme Court on behalf of the American Fuels & Petrochemical Manufacturers Association (“AFPM”) and the International Liquid Terminals Association (“ILTA”) in CITGO Asphalt Refining Co. v. Frescati Shipping Co., Ltd. (“Frescati’”). In November of 2018, GKG Law had submitted an amicus brief in […]
Two tax experts explain why you shouldn’t hold your breath about the NRA losing its tax-exempt status. Ever since the National Rifle Association’s annual meeting in April descended into infighting and chaos among the group’s leaders, the nation’s leading gun rights group’s private drama has continued to spiral into a growing public crisis. The latest face-plant came […]
The 2019 edition of Super Lawyers Magazine, published by Thomson Reuters, has named two GKG Law attorneys to its list of Rising Stars. Selection to Super Lawyers is based on a multiphase process that includes a nationwide survey of lawyers, independent research and evaluation of candidates, and peer reviews by practice area. 2019 Rising Stars: […]
GKG Law recently successfully represented a mechanical and plumbing subcontractor in arbitration in which a general contractor alleged defects in the subcontractor’s performance of work performed on a brewery. The contractor sought in excess of $200,000 in damages plus attorneys’ fees in the arbitration. GKG filed a counterclaim seeking recovery of the unpaid balance under […]
On April 22, 2019, the U.S. Supreme Court (SCOTUS) granted certiorari in a case involving over $143 million in oil spill cleanup costs incurred when a submerged anchor pierced a tanker as it approached a New Jersey refinery. The Supreme Court will address a split among the federal circuits over the applicable standard of care […]
A U.S. Supreme Court ruling written by conservative icon Justice Antonin Scalia has become an unlikely target for business groups. And now the court may be poised to overturn it. Scalia’s 1997 opinion requires judges generally to defer to federal agencies’ interpretations of their own regulations. Industry trade associations say the decision gives agencies too […]
GKG Law is very excited to be sponsoring Association TRENDS' Salute to Association Excellence on March 22, 2019, in Washington, D.C. Association TRENDS will be marking the 40th anniversary of this annual awards luncheon honoring the brightest stars of the association community and their commitment to excellence. Please stay tuned for further details on this fantastic event!