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Hacking cases shine spotlight on faulty defenses, consumer rights
By now, virtually every consumer knows of or was affected by highly publicized hacking incidents involving large companies’ computer systems. The 21st century crime of data breaching, most recently aimed at certain lawyers’ papers in Panama City, Panama, also famously victimized Target, Home Depot, Ashley Madison, Sony, eBay and, ironically, the ID theft-protection firm Lifelock, among others.
Health Savings Accounts – The Supercharged Retirement Plan
Question: Can I utilize funds accumulated in my Health Savings Account for living expenses during my retirement years?
One Minor League Player Suit Strikes Out; Another One in On-Deck Circle
Jeff Samardzija of the 2015 White Sox finished last in the league in total earned runs and gave up the most hits and home runs. Following that performance, he still signed a new five-year, $90 million deal with the San Francisco Giants. At least the “Shark” won 11 games last season.
Deferring Gain on Reinvested Stock Sale Proceeds
Question: I am selling stock of my corporation and reinvesting a portion of the sale proceeds in the purchasing entity. Is there a way to avoid reporting taxable gain on the reinvested proceeds?
Implied Consent Statutes are ‘Not the Way to Solve Crime Problems’
Legal questions posed by friends and family are expected by most lawyers. What is unexpected is one recurrent question. “Should he blow?” Other lawyers who double as parents of high school- and college-age drivers will surely relate.
Minimizing Trust Income Tax By Post-Year-End Distributions
Question: I am the trustee and beneficiary of my deceased mother’s trust and failed to take distributions from the trust during the calendar year 2015. Will all of the trust’s income be taxed to the trust?
Legally Speaking: Breaking Up Is Hard To Do
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7th Circuit can’t find cold beer in Constitution
Cold beer and the U.S. Constitution. Linking together these revered but distinct foundations of America seems a bit off.
Back Door Roth IRA Contributions
Question: Even though I am ineligible to make a Roth IRA contribution, can I make a non-deductible IRA contribution and then convert this amount to a Roth IRA?
Corporate directors liable as individuals
Serving as a director on corporate boards is often quite an honor, carries prestige and can prove rewarding. Yet, as a San Francisco federal court just demonstrated, it can also come with significant risk.