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Business Crimes Hotline

ALM Staff & Law Journal Newsletters

Recent national rulings of interest.

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IRS Offers Second Chance to Taxpayers with Undeclared Foreign Holdings

Lawrence S. Horn & Richard J. Sapinski

Doing nothing is increasingly not a viable option for anyone who wants to be able to use and enjoy their undisclosed foreign accounts or assets.

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Civil FBAR Penalties

Sharon L. McCarthy

A recent decision provides a glimmer of hope that in both criminal and civil cases involving foreign accounts, lower FBAR penalties are possible and worth pursuing.

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The Pitfalls and Prospects of Bank Prosecutions

Jonathan S. Feld & Blake C. Goebel

A dramatic increase in criminal prosecutions of financial institution directors and officers is not likely. Here's why.

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NY Long-Arm Statute Permits Copyright Suit, Judges Say

Joel Stashenko

New York's long-arm statute permits a Manhattan-based publisher to sue an out-of-state online corporation for copyright infringement, the state Court of Appeals ruled on March 24.

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NY Long-Arm Statute Permits Copyright Suit, Judges Say

Joel Stashenko

New York's long-arm statute permits a Manhattan-based publisher to sue an out-of-state online corporation for copyright infringement, the state Court of Appeals ruled on March 24.

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Real Property Law

ALM Staff & Law Journal Newsletters

Discussion and analysis of several recent rulings.

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Landlord & Tenant

ALM Staff & Law Journal Newsletters

Key rulings you need to know.

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Development

ALM Staff & Law Journal Newsletters

A look at a notable case.

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Cooperatives & Condominiums

ALM Staff & Law Journal Newsletters

An in-depth look at recent important rulings.

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