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 […]
GKG Law's Ed Greenberg will speak at the 46th NCBFAA Annual Conference on April 16, 2019, in San Antonio, TX. Ed's session "Transportation Update" will discuss ways to make a solid step to success with transportation services, covering topics such as the ease of use of NRAs, Low Sulfur Fuel impact, changes to TSA, and California Drayage Law. […]
As the April 15 individual income tax return filing deadline approaches, it is important to think of ongoing requirements regarding recordkeeping to support any business related deductions claimed on your tax return including those relating to aircraft ownership and operations. As is the case with the governance of any operating business, owners of business aircraft […]
In this 90-minute webinar hosted by Association TRENDS, GKG Law's Katie Meyer shows associations how to assess sexual harassment risk factors, address incidents and update complaint policies and training before incidents occur. The #MeToo Movement has increased everyone’s awareness of sexual harassment. Most states are now considering new bills that address sexual harassment in the workplace. These changes […]
GKG Law's Tom Wilcox will lead a session at the National Coal Transportation Association (NCTA) Spring Conference in San Antonio, TX, April 1 – 3, 2019. More information on this event can be found here.
GKG Law's Tom Wilcox provides an early 2019 update on the Surface Transportation Board (STB), including an introduction to the three newest members of the Board and an overview of the current issues facing the STB. Read more here (article begins on page 28).
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 […]
On Tuesday, March 26, 2019, GKG Law hosted a webinar on the topic "Defending a Federal (IRS) Income Tax or Excise Tax Audit or a State Sales and Use Tax Audit." This webinar provided a detailed overview of the process of preparing for, participating in, and defending a federal income tax or excise tax audit and […]