The FAA recently extended to March 31, 2022 the long-standing exemption that allows NBAA member companies that operate certain small airplanes and helicopters to conduct certain flight operations under Part Section 91.501(b) that otherwise may only be performed under Part 91 by operators of larger, more complex aircraft, including some operations for which compensation is […]
Effective Tuesday, June 30, 2020, the Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) suspended all License Exceptions in the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) for exports and re-exports to Hong Kong, and in-country transfers within Hong Kong, that are not available for exports, re-exports, or in-country transfers to the People’s Republic of China (PRC). […]
For most trade associations and professional societies, the coronavirus pandemic has resulted in major reductions in members' revenues. With retail stores closed and professional practices dependent on virtual meetings between professionals and clients/patients, nonessential industries and professions experienced devastating decreases in revenues. Now that the economy is reopening, members of trade associations and professional societies […]
Between June 29 and Sept. 27, 2020, the new EEI filing requirements for exports to China, Russia, and Venezuela will only apply to ECCNs listed in Supp. No. 2 to Part 744 This past April, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) issued new rules to modify the Export Administration […]
GKG Law sanctions attorney Oliver Krischik was featured in a Radio Free Asia “News In Depth” piece that published on June 18. In light of the Otto Warmbier North Korea Nuclear Sanctions Act and a recently unsealed U.S. Department of Justice indictment against alleged members of a North Korean sanctions evasion network, Oliver provided thorough analysis on the state […]
On Thursday, June 18 at 1 pm ET, GKG Law Principal Keith Swirsky hosted the webinar Options for Third-Party Aircraft Use & Carriage of Candidates for Elected Office. During the hour-long session, Keith discussed federal income tax and state sales tax considerations of all the structural options of allowing third parties to use an aircraft for […]
GKG Law Principal Richard Bar was invited to serve as a panelist for U.S. Transactions Corp.'s two-day Presidential Forum Association Executives Virtual Roundtable Symposium. Rich participated in the session "CONFERENCE CANCELED — Now What? How is Your Association Navigating the Canceling or Rescheduling of Your Conference?" on June 17. The session was moderated by SHAPE America CFO Nori Jones […]
For most trade associations and professional societies, the coronavirus pandemic has resulted in major reductions in member’s revenues. With retail stores closed and professional practices dependent on virtual meetings between professionals and clients/patients, non-essential industries and professions experienced devastating decreases in revenue. Now that the economy is reopening, members of trade associations and professional societies are asking […]
GKG Law Principal Keith Swirsky was invited to present during the June 2 Aero & Marine Tax Professionals webinar. Keith, who served as the opening presenter, discussed the steps involved in a successful aircraft transaction. He provided a detailed 8-week transaction timeline and also addressed issues that can arise post-closing. In addition to traditional webinar viewing, […]
To address complaints from rail users regarding unfair and burdensome demurrage and accessorial practices and charges of Class I railroads (Carriers), the Surface Transportation Board (Board) issued three decisions on April 30. They are as follows: Policy Statement The Policy Statement provides information on factors the Board will consider when evaluating the reasonableness of demurrage […]