As trade associations and professional societies continue to lose members because of increased economic concentration, they search for effective means for supporting smaller members who compete in local markets. Often the Mom and Pop retail store or the independent professional is facing stiff competition from national retail operations or professional chains that have acquired numerous […]
Association executives routinely face a wide range of legal, business and practical issues which require quick action and trustworthy guidance. GKG Law counsels our association client executives about how to best and most cost effectively achieve their objectives. It is vitally important for c-suite leaders to be properly equipped so that they can effectively and […]
Throwing an office Halloween party is a great way to boost employee morale and have fun with your colleagues. However, if not handled properly, a Halloween party can create some scary legal and HR problems. Below are a few guidelines to help ensure your party is an enjoyable event for all attendees: (1) Create Costume Guidelines. […]
In the 19th century, interest in populating the West grew but there was not a sufficient transportation structure to do so. To facilitate the settlement and development of the West, Congress granted railroads various rights of way under the “pre-1871 Acts” and the General Railroad Right-of-Way Act of 1875. The Acts were intended to provide […]
Aircraft owners frequently arrange for aircraft management companies to provide full-service management of their aircraft for aircraft operations under Federal Aviation Regulations (“FAR”) Part 91. However, when the aircraft management company contracts with the aircraft owner, there is the so-called “Flight Department Company Trap” that can result in serious negative consequences. Some background will be […]
The EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) can feel like a burden to your credentialing organization, but it’s imperative to stay compliant. This article by GKG Law's Oliver Krischik will help you navigate the challenges your organization may face when requesting and obtaining information. Credentialing bodies collect information such as the name, address and occupation […]
A common problem faced by contractors and subcontractors is getting paid for work performed on a construction project. This may be the result of the project owner withholding payments or in the case of a subcontractor, the general contractor refusing to issue payments. Whatever the reason, the contractor or subcontractor is faced with the dilemma […]
When entering into a contractor-subcontractor agreement, it is important to carefully review the “boilerplate” to ensure that you as a subcontractor are properly protected and are not being subjected to onerous and unfair obligations. Although as a subcontractor you may have limited bargaining power with respect to negotiating the terms and conditions of the contract, […]
Many aircraft owners use their aircraft for both business and non-business purposes during the same trip. This practice can often make categorization of a particular trip more difficult, as the “primary purpose” of the trip must be for business in order to be tax deductible. Further, this categorization must be made for each passenger for each […]
Published in the July 2019 Issue of AvBuyer (40 – 42). Given the large amount of money involved with the purchase of corporate aircraft, many aircraft owners are rightfully concerned with sales tax and the complementary use tax. These concerns often prompt owners to take into consideration ways to minimize or eliminate their tax liability on […]