Development
November 30, 2015
Discussion of three major rulings.
Internal-Use Software
November 30, 2015
The tax credit for research and development (R&D) of internal-use software under Section 41 of the Internal Revenue Code has been renewed 16 times since its implementation in 1981. The Currently, it has not been extended beyond calendar year 2015.
Trans-Jurisdictional Transactions
November 30, 2015
When company transactions and legal issues cross borders ' so-called trans-jurisdictional transactions ' companies begin facing expansive and complex legal issues related to those transactions.
Components of Transactions for Acquiring Professional Sports Teams
November 30, 2015
Sports team acquisitions have garnered headlines over the past few years, with several recent team prices ranging in the billions of dollars. Not long ago, sports franchises were run like small businesses, with any net profit generated being an additional, but not always expected, benefit. Today, given rising acquisition costs and the lucrative revenue opportunities teams offer, they are run as sophisticated enterprises with the purpose of yielding profit for their well-heeled investors.
Second Circuit Rules That Lien Is Extinguished Under Chapter 11 Only if Secured Creditor Participates in Case
November 30, 2015
A hornbook principle of U.S. bankruptcy jurisprudence is that valid liens pass through bankruptcy unaffected. This longstanding tenet, however, is at odds with section 1141(c) of the Bankruptcy Code, which provides that, under certain circumstances, "the property dealt with by [a Chapter 11] plan is free and clear of all claims and interests of creditors," except as otherwise provided in the plan or the order confirming the plan.
Seasonal Retail Leasing
November 02, 2015
Whether you are a landlord of a shopping center, a long-term retail tenant, or a temporary seasonal tenant, there are several leasing issues that arise during the holidays that are worth noting. Here is a list of some common areas of concern and questions for you to check at least once, if not twice.