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 […]
On Tuesday, March 26, 2019, GKG Law hosted a webinar on the topic "Defending a Federal (IRS) Income Tax or Excise Tax Audit or a State Sales and Use Tax Audit." This webinar provided a detailed overview of the process of preparing for, participating in, and defending a federal income tax or excise tax audit and […]
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!
Keith Swirsky, President of GKG Law, will be a featured panelist at the 2019 NBAA Business Aircraft Finance, Registration & Legal Conference in Fort Myers, FL, March 17-19, 2019. Keith will participate in the discussion Tax Issues Arising in Aircraft Transactions, which will explore practical application of tax issues that arise in the acquisition and disposition of business aircraft […]
The GDPR may apply to U.S. organizations that are deemed to have an establishment in an EU Member State. Neither the GDPR nor authoritative interpretations by courts precisely defines what constitutes an “establishment.” Instead, organizations must conduct a fact-based analysis to determine what, if any, business activity is being conducted in EU Member States. Article […]
In some industries and professions, certain employers have complained that competitors are unfairly stealing their skilled blue collar and professional employees. These employers contend that it hurts business and raises costs when they spend time and effort training employees only to have those employees offered a job with a competitor. The competitor usually offers the […]
In the Winter 2019 issue of The Construction User, GKG Law's Steve Fellman takes the opportunity to thank the Association for Union Constructors (TAUC) for the honor of serving as General Counsel to TAUC and its predecessor, the National Erectors Association (NEA), for 46 years. 46 Years and Counting
With all the recent attention to criminal history data in the context of data privacy and employment decisions, there is a growing interest in how credentialing organizations use criminal history data to evaluate candidates for certification. The evaluation of criminal history data raises issues of credentialing standards, liability considerations, state and local regulation, and philosophical […]
Keith Swirsky, President of GKG Law, will be a featured speaker at Satcom Direct's Connecting with Customers event in Orlando, Florida. Keith will be presenting the topic "IRS & SEC Risk Management." This annual technical training and customer appreciation event is packed with industry updates, continuing education, product training, and showcases the latest innovations in the business […]
It’s almost Valentine’s Day – a day filled with love, happiness, and potential sexual harassment claims. Many HR professionals believe that claims of sexual harassment increase on Valentine’s Day. It appears that some employees tend to forget that sexual harassment rules and policies still apply, even on February 14th. So here are a few simple […]