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!
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 […]