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The ‘Windfall Gals’ Reject Manufacturer’s Contention That Paying the Rep Was a Windfall
Just a few months ago, on the fifth floor of the courthouse in a sleepy Philadelphia suburb, an international manufacturing conglomerate squared off for 3½ days against a local sales rep. The battle was over commissions due under the terms of their contract, plus statutory damages. In a first for this counsel (and the seasoned trial judge), a single-sex jury was selected: eight women who, for reasons explained below, would later form a chat group known as the “Windfall Gals.”
Retirement Plan Withdrawal Strategies Based on New Legislation
Question: I am the beneficiary of a traditional Individual Retirement Account that I inherited from my recently deceased 80-year-old father. What is the best strategy for withdrawing the funds?
Another Strike Against Non-Competes / Balancing the BOTS: How to Harness the Power of AI without Falling Down the Rabbit Hole (Summer 2023)
Contributors: Norm Finkel, Robert Goldberg, Kelly Cronin
Balancing the BOTS: How to Harness the Power of AI without Falling Down the Rabbit Hole
What is ChatGPT and How Will It Affect My Business?
Business owners should be aware of the benefits and legal pitfalls that lurk under the world of Artificial Intelligence (“AI”).
Another Strike Against Non-Competes
We recently shared with you the details of a trade regulation rule proposed by the Federal Trade Commission banning non-compete agreements.
Bargain Sales to Charity
Question: I intend to sell to a charity a vacant lot that I have owned and held as an investment for many years for less than the current value. Can I take a charitable contribution deduction for the difference?
Reaping retirement plan benefits from the most tax-friendly retirement plan
Suppose you were asked to design the most taxpayer-friendly retirement plan possible. If given a choice, you would want a plan that allows for generous annual contributions. The contributions would be tax-deductible, regardless of whether or not you itemize deductions and regardless of your earnings or taxable income.
Sometimes proving the willful withholding of commissions is “f*#!ing easy”
California’s sales rep protection statute, among the nation’s strongest, mandates an award of treble damages to a rep who does not receive commissions as provided in the contract.
Navigating the Holy Hurdles of Fresh Religious Accommodation Guidelines
On June 29, the Supreme Court clarified the circumstances under which requests for religious accommodations must be granted by employers who are subject to Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (“Title VII”).
Comparing Tax Consequences of Mutual Funds and EFTs
Question: I own a number of mutual funds. Should I be switching my investment assets to ETFs for income tax savings?