A bill recently introduced in the U.S. Senate could make an important tax depreciation rule that has stimulated the sale of new and used business aircraft a permanent part of the tax code. Under the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, eligible taxpayers can now deduct 100% of the cost for qualifying new or used […]
Ed Greenberg Co-Authors article entitled History of Trucking Regulation that was published by the Transportation Lawyers Association. View as PDF
Excerpted from comments filed to the Federal Maritime Commission on November 8, 2019. On behalf of the National Customs Brokers & Forwarders Association of America, Inc. (“NCBFAA”), we are submitting these comments in response to the direct final rule issued by the Commission in the above-referenced docket. As the trade association for the nation’s ocean […]
GKG Law recently prevailed on summary judgment in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York against The Containership Company (“TCC” ) in a case involving claims in excess of $8 million. GKG Law serves as counsel for over 20 defendants in this litigation which began in 2011 after TCC filed for bankruptcy in […]
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: […]