History of Trucking Regulation: 1935 to 1980
Ed Greenberg Co-Authors article entitled History of Trucking Regulation that was published by the Transportation Lawyers Association. View as PDF
GKG Law’s Keith Swirsky Participates in AIN Webinar "Necessary Steps to a Successful Aircraft Transaction"
On December 10, 2019, GKG Law's Keith Swirsky participated as a panelist on the Aviation International News (AIN) webinar "Necessary Steps to a Successful Aircraft Transaction." Throughout the aircraft buying and selling process, there are several steps where the deal could go sideways, including miscommunication, ethics issues, misunderstanding of regulations, and any number of traps for the unwary. During […]
GKG Law’s Oliver Krischik Leads Webinar on "Office of Foreign Assets Control Risk Assessment"
On December 5, 2019, GKG Law's Oliver Krischik led a Lorman CLE webinar on the topic "Office of Foreign Assets Control Risk Assessment." The webinar addressed the May 2, 2019 release of new guidance by the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) stating that holistic sanctions “Risk Assessments” must be a part of a company’s Sanctions Compliance […]
Federal Income Tax Treatment of Personal Use of Aircraft
On Tuesday, November 19, 2019 at 1:00 pm ET, GKG Law's Keith Swirsky and Ryan Swirsky led a detailed webinar on the "Federal Income Tax Treatment of Personal Use of Aircraft." This webinar provided an overview of federal tax issues that arise due to personal use of business aircraft including income inclusion rules, excise tax implications of cost reimbursements, effect of […]
GKG Law’s Steve Fellman Leads Association TRENDS Webinar on "Association Structure and Legal Compliance in the World of Facebook, Twitter and #METOO"
In the world of Facebook, Twitter and #METOO, inappropriate behavior can instantly land your association in the unforgiving spotlight of social media—and the even harsher legal spotlight. It’s critical to be proactive. You need strong, specific policies that minimize the likelihood of issues. If situations do arise, you need ready-to-implement procedures that empower your staff to limit potential financial […]
GKG Law, on Behalf of the NCBFAA, Files Comments With FMC Regarding Direct Final Rule in Docket No. 19-07
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 […]
Association Executive 411
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 […]
U.S. Department of the Treasury Removes Sanctions on Turkish Ministries and Officials
On October 23, 2019 the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (“OFAC”) removed the Specially Designated National (“SDN”) designations on the Government of Turkey’s Ministries of National Defense and Energy, as well as the SDN designations on the Turkish Ministers of National Defense, Energy, and Interior. On October 14, 2019, President […]
Association 411: Don’t Let Your Office Halloween Party Turn Into a Nightmare
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. […]
GKG Law’s Keith Swirsky Speaks at the 2019 NBAA Tax, Regulatory and Risk Management Conference
Keith Swirsky, President of GKG Law, gave a presentation entitled “Key Federal Tax Issues and Audits” at the 2019 NBAA Tax, Regulatory & Risk Management Conference held October 20 – 21, 2019 in Las Vegas, NV. Keith was joined by Alan Burnett of CenterPoint Aviation PLLC to lead this educational session covering the federal tax planning issues most frequently dealt with in aircraft ownership and […]