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IRS Issues Guidance for Native Americans Regarding Tribal Trust Settlements

The IRS recently issued guidance in the form of Notice 2013-1, available here, that provides guidance on federal tax treatment of certain per capita payments made to members of Indian […]

Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals Sustains Required Records Exception to the Fifth Amendment

On February 7, 2013, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit affirmed the decision of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia holding that the […]

11th Circuit Case Signals Split on Law vs. Regulation vs. … Contract?

Decision holds interesting repercussions for trade violations and penalty amounts On February 22, 2013, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit vacated the smuggling and conspiracy convictions of […]

Miami: Our Best Climate is the One Serving Your Business

According to recent media reports, Miami has become the “go-to” location for companies seeking a better business, a fact that has been noticed by many major New York observing the […]

CBP Inspects Almost a Billion Ways to Say “I Love You”

As the last of forgetful but doting husbands, boyfriends, and lovers runs out to buy their special someone flowers on this Valentine’s Day, the inspectors at U.S. Customs and Border […]

Florida Litigation Update: Does the Court Have the Authority to Sanction a Party After Voluntary Dismissal is Filed

Generally, the filing of a voluntary dismissal (with or without prejudice) divests the trial court of jurisdiction.  However, what happens where a party brings a frivolous action, but on the […]

How to Ensure That Your Company’s Data Doesn’t Get Lost in the Clouds PART III

Cloud Service Termination, Transfer and Other Issues Cloud computing has become an increasingly popular option for businesses to cheaply and efficiently manage their data systems.  Businesses interested in utilizing these […]

Recent Conviction of Medical Marijuana Distributor Highlights Continuing Federal Efforts To Prosecute Medicinal Marijuana Under The CSA

On January 7, 2013, Aaron Sandusky, operator of three medicinal marijuana dispensaries in Southern California, was sentenced to ten years in federal prison for violating federal drug laws. Sandusky’s conviction […]

Construction Litigation Update: Florida Supreme Court Rules that Unlicensed Contractors Cannot Enforce Construction Contracts

Jim and Mary Homeowner are newlyweds who used their wedding money to buy their first home, a fixer-upper that required considerable renovations. The happily married couple was given the name […]

How to Ensure That Your Company’s Data Doesn’t Get Lost in the Clouds: Part II

Jurisdiction & Cloud-Service Providers Rights in Data Cloud computing has become an increasingly popular option for businesses to cheaply and efficiently manage their data systems.  Businesses interested in utilizing these […]