The American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics & Pedorthics interviewed GKG Law's Katie Meyer on the critical topic of workplace harassment for their podcast series "CredCast." You can listen to Katie's episode "Harassment in the Workplace" here.
As 2018 comes to a close, it’s a good time to review recent tax changes that can provide significant planning opportunities for business aircraft owners and operators. Passage of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act in late 2017 brought about a number of changes, including 100 percent bonus depreciation on new and used qualifying property […]
In November 2018, GKG Law, on behalf of the American Fuels & Petrochemical Manufacturers Association (AFPMA) and the International Liquid Terminals Association (ILTA), submitted an amicus brief to the United States Supreme Court on petition for a writ of certiorari. AFPMA and ILTA have members who are stakeholders in the maritime transportation, storage and oil […]
Keith Swirsky, President of GKG Law, will give a presentation entitled “Bonus Depreciation” at the 2018 NBAA Tax, Regulatory & Risk Management Conference to be held October 14 – 15, 2018 in Orlando, FL. Keith's educational session will cover the rules regarding aircraft depreciation deductions, including the new bonus depreciation rules, the mechanics under Section 280F for determining eligibility for […]
Also published on the National Aircraft Finance Association's website at www.nafa.org. In August 2018, GKG Law reported on the risks posed by service providers filing liens on aircraft for amounts owed for storage, repairs, maintenance or other services relating to an aircraft. In that article, we noted precautionary measures that can be taken to minimize the […]
GKG Law’s Ed Greenberg has been recognized by the National Customs Brokers & Forwarders Association of America (NCBFAA) for “fifteen years of relentless, unwavering dedication and persistence in working with the FMC to ease the burden on NVOCCs.” This award of appreciation comes after Ed led a successful campaign to overturn specific long-standing Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) regulations. After […]
Richard Bar and Katie Meyer, Principals in GKG Law's Association Practice Group, will speak at the 2018 ASAE Association Law Symposium in Chicago, IL on August 18, 2018. Rich will participate in the "Board Governance" session, along with Peggy Smith, President & CEO of Worldwide ERC®. They will discuss the legal and practical requirements necessary to comply with sound and expected […]
GKG Law’s Ed Greenberg recently won a major victory for non-vessel operating common carriers (“NVOCCs”) in regard to the overturning of specific long-standing Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) regulations. In response to a petition filed by Ed, on July 19, 2018 the FMC issued a final decision agreeing to ease tariff related obligations on NVOCCs by […]
On May 24, 2018, a GKG Law non-profit association client (the “Association”) received a no change letter from the Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) Appeals Division. The no change letter overturned a prior proposed determination of a substantial tax deficiency due to unreported unrelated business income (“UBI”) by the IRS Examinations Division. During its examination of […]
By Tariq Panja Rafael Márquez, one of the best-known stars on Mexico’s World Cup soccer team, is a standout of the tournament in Russia. But it has nothing to do with his prowess on the field. Márquez, 39, is on a United States Treasury Department blacklist of people it says have helped launder money for […]