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 […]
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 […]
As many of you are aware, in 2016 the District of Columbia passed the Universal Paid Leave Act (“Act”), one of the most liberal paid leave laws in the country. The Act created a paid leave system funded by employers (including non-profits) for those employees employed in the District. It provides an employee with eight […]
Corporate compliance programs – formal corporate policies, practices, and procedures designed to ensure compliance with applicable legal requirements – have long been recognized as an important management tool for nonprofit associations as well as for-profit companies to avoid or to mitigate civil and/or criminal liability. An effective corporate compliance program is especially important in the […]
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 […]
GKG Law's Ed Greenberg, General and Transportation Counsel to the National Customs Brokers and Forwarders Association of America (NCBFAA), and Kristine Little spoke at the the NCBFAA’s First Annual Non Vessel Owning Common Carrier (NVOCC) Day in Washington, D.C. on June 24, 2019. This event brought a large number of companies to Washington to listen to speakers from the Federal Maritime […]
By definition Codes of Ethics and Standards are restraints of trade. Until recently that hasn’t been a major issue for associations and professional societies. In fact, having a Code of Ethics has been an asset to prohibiting inappropriate behavior and improving accountability and business relationships. However, the Federal Trade Commission scrutinizes associations’ and professional societies’ […]
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 […]
Currently, data privacy is a key compliance issue that is receiving increasing attention from courts, legislatures and customers. Ask yourself: (1) Do you know what personal data you collect, why you collect it and how the data is used or shared? (2) Is your privacy policy complete, clear and accurate? (3) Do you have a process for […]