Robert E. McKenzie spoke on tax representation before CPA’s with McGladrey & Pullen on October 21, before Rockford CPA MAP concerning IRS collection representation on October 22 and in Las Vegas before the American Society of Tax Problem Solvers on October 23 on complex IRS audits. This week he will speak on IRS representation before [...]

Chicago Partner Edward A. Snyder and Associate Robert A. McKenzie wrote an article that appeared in the October 21 issue of General Aviation News regarding the tax amnesty going on now for Illinois, and how it can benefit aircraft owners. Click here to read the full article. 

On Monday, November 1, Joseph Vitek will participate in the Chicago Bar Association’s “You and the Law” program on “Basic Estate Planning” hosted by Edward A. Snyder.   Chicago Access Network Television, Ch. 21 at 10:00pm. On Sunday, November 7, Steven N. Malitz will participate in the Chicago Bar Association’s “You and the Law” program [...]

The West Palm Beach office will be sponsoring The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) Out of the Darkness 5K community walk fundraiser to be held on Sunday, November 7 at John Prince Park in Lake Worth. “A firm is only as strong as the community it supports,” said West Palm Beach Partner John Turner. [...]

Chicago Partners John Ropiequet and Christopher Naveja spoke at the Consumer Credit 2010 conference in Dallas, Texas, October 28, 2010 on current fair lending developments under the Equal Credit Opportunity Act and the Fair Housing Act.  Mr. Ropiequet spoke on legal ethics issues connected to debt settlement and credit repair companies and on public nuisance claims and other [...]

Arnstein & Lehr LLP attorney Jerold N. Siegan prepared a manual for Regulation S Offerings. The Compliance Manual offers the definitions that are important to an understanding of Regulation S. If you would like to view, print and/or download the PDF of the Securities Law and Compliance Manual for Regulation S Offerings, please click here.

The regulations and restrictions governing aircraft and pilots are in a continuous state of flux, especially in the Chicago area where regular VIP visits often restrict air traffic and budget shortfalls have led to a renewed focus on tax enforcement. The difficulty of complying with these changing requirements is further compounded by the short notice [...]

This article was written by Arnstein & Lehr Partner Edward A. Snyder and Associate Robert A. McKenzie. Both attorneys are members of the Aviation Practice Group.  In the article they discuss the State of Illinois Amnesty Program for those that owe taxes and how it impacts aircraft owners. To download the full article, please follow this [...]

Office Administrator Marilyn Wertz and Marketing Director Jeff Hild represented Arnstein & Lehr’s Tampa office by touring A Kid’s Place in Brandon, Florida, on Friday. The tour was organized by both Arnstein & Lehr’s Tampa office and our client Superior Bank to gain a better understanding of who the children are that will benefit from [...]

This article was written by Arnstein & Lehr Partner and Employee Benefits Practice Group member Thomas M. White. It discusses changes to Roth conversions under the Small Business Jobs Act of 2010. Due to these changes, employers should be prepared to receive conversion requests. To download the full article and learn more about Roth conversions, [...]

Chicago Partner Robert  E. McKenzie is blogging for Forbes magazine, along with a group of tax professionals. They’re addressing topics of IRS practice issues.  Mr. McKenzie’s first article was written with Partner Adam Fayne. They addressed the issue of the IRS FBAR Disclosure Program, and missed opportunities. Click here to read the full blog.

Chicago Partner Allan Goldberg will be moderating and speaking at an IICLE Strategies for Condominium Projects in Crisis to be held October 22. The seminar is entitled “Condominium Law: Strategies for Condominium Projects in Crisis.” It is being held at the UBS Tower and Conference Center in Chicago. Click here for more information and registration.

Chicago Partner Justin Weisberg was quoted in the September/October issue of Engineering Inc. magazine. The article was entitled “The difference is in the details,” and discussed how firms manage risk and liability through contract language. Justin spoke on the legal matters firms face. Click here to read the full article.

Broward Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (BACDL) has awarded this year’s Harry Gulkin prize to Fort Lauderdale Partner Richard Rosenbaum and Mike Tenzer. Every year, the BACDL honors a member of the bar who embodies integrity, gentility, and is a lawyer of the highest quality.  Everyone looks to this lawyer not only as a mentor, [...]

Chicago Partner Thad Felton will be speaking at the BDF Business Owners Boot Camp at the University Club of Chicago on October 7. The topic is “Health Checks for your Business.”

On October 11 Hoffman Estates Partner Art Janura and Chicago Partner Hal Morris will attend the TASER Training Academy and in conjunction with the FBI National Academy Association. The seminar includes an overview of TASER ECDs, use-of-force legal and policy issues, medical information and risk mitigation. Attendees will receive substantial factual information as to how [...]

  Chicago Partners Kathy Lach and Robert E. McKenzie secured the release of an improper IRS levy against our nursing home client this week which was threatening the ongoing operation of the facility after filing a wrongful levy suit in federal district court and immediately seeking a temporary restraining order.  The IRS refused to release the levy [...]

West Palm Beach Partner Joel Rothman was interviewed by the Miami Herald regarding an anti-McDonalds commercial South Florida television stations declined to air.  Mr. Rothman discussed trademark issues that could arise based on the use of the “golden arches” in the commercial. The article appeared in the September 29 issue of the paper. Click here [...]

The Young Leadership Division (YLD) of the Jewish Federation of Broward County recently hosted a Back to School Picnic mitzvah project at the Jewish Adoption and Foster Care Options Village in Sunrise.  Fort Lauderdale Associate Jason Gordon is co-chair of YLD which is comprised of Jewish professionals, ages 22-40, who are actively involved in service days and [...]

Arnstein & Lehr Chicago Partner and Bankruptcy & Creditors’ Rights Practice Group Chair Barry Chatz is a panelist in Financier Worldwide Magazine‘s “2010 U.S. Bankruptcy Roundtable Report.” The report is the lead feature in its October issue and provides analysis by a select group of experts who discuss key trends and development in the US [...]