IRS Offers Second Chance to Taxpayers with Undeclared Foreign Holdings
March 27, 2011
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.
Civil FBAR Penalties
March 27, 2011
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.
The Pitfalls and Prospects of Bank Prosecutions
March 27, 2011
A dramatic increase in criminal prosecutions of financial institution directors and officers is not likely. Here's why.
NY Long-Arm Statute Permits Copyright Suit, Judges Say
March 25, 2011
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.
NY Long-Arm Statute Permits Copyright Suit, Judges Say
March 25, 2011
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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