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“A Deduction to Be Taken With a Grain of Salt” – Reuters

The institution of marriage has been around long before the Internal Revenue Code (the “IRC”) was legislated into existence. In fact, the state and local tax (“SALT”) deduction was first enacted by President Abraham Lincoln and the Republican Congress during the Civil War as a temporary federal income tax to fund the Union army. Lowry, […]

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“Retweets As Evidence: The Developing Case Law” – Law360

Social media encourages seamless communication among a variety of different platforms, such as Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and TikTok. Commentators no longer need to gain notoriety before having their opinions published, broadcast, or heard by millions. Today, social media platforms provide us with the ability to share ideas and opinions with the simple touch of a […]

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“Tax Equity Requires Reinstating the Home Office Deduction” – Law360

Over the past two and a half years, the job market has changed tremendously due to the COVID-19 pandemic. During this unprecedented time, employees have experienced a new normal that included working from home, eliminating both the time and cost of commuting to the office. Unable to go to the office, employees were forced to […]

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Becker Assists Winning New Trial for Rabbi Osher Eisemann, Founder of Lakewood NJ’s School for Children with Hidden Intelligence

July 15, 2022 — A Becker litigation team led by James Mahon represented Services for Hidden Intelligence (SCHI), the foundation which funded the SCHI School, a school for special needs children, located in Lakewood, New Jersey at the original trial. SCHI was charged with several serious criminal violations, including public corruption, grand larceny and money-laundering. […]

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Community Update – May 2022

Hurricane season is here. Time to get ready, and then stay ready. Also check out the Question of the Month to see what impact COVID and Zoom calls have had on board meetings, our deep dive into how the Real Housewives handle their taxes, and a tidy summary of how Florida’s 2022 legislative session will affect Community Associations. The big news this […]

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The Real Housewives Meet the Internal Revenue Service

The Maserati was leased, but never reported. Forty thousand dollars a month was paid to a glam squad to “perfect a look” for housewives dining out on an ordinary Tuesday evening. The ostentatious spending—and the outsized personalities that that it accompanies—attracted an audience that very few want: the IRS. In all its variations, The Real […]

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Becker Prevails in Queens Waterfront Property Case

After an eight-day trial, Becker Shareholder Glenn Spiegel, along with attorney Samantha Lesser, prevailed in a litigation over who owned certain waterfront property in Queens, New York. In the case, Gentile v. Spadaro (23982/09), the plaintiffs claimed that the defendants entered into an oral agreement to sell the property and that the closing took place […]

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Becker Represents Alpha Star Acquisition Corporation on $100M NASDAQ IPO

Becker is proud to announce the successful representation of Alpha Star Acquisition Corporation (NASDAQ: ALSAU) in its initial public offering of 10 million units at $10 per unit, resulting in gross proceeds of $100 million. Corporate team members Brian Daughney, Bill Huo, and Samantha Lesser represented client Alpha Star Acquisition Corporation, a New York company, in […]

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Becker Named Among Top Asia-related SPAC Legal Advisers of 2020-21

Becker is proud to announce that the firm has been named among the top five legal advisers to Asia-related SPAC issuers by Asia Business Law Journal. This league table measured deal volume of SPAC IPOs completed between July 2020 and June 2021, and evaluated general legal practitioners and legal advisers to issuers and underwriters, as […]

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BeckerNorth Newsletter – September 2021

In September’s newsletter, we cover the digital renaissance of the legal profession, which includes remote court appearances, mastering the art of e-discovery, and the role of computers and other electronic devices in litigation. We also consider options for employee retention during the Great Resignation, a time when 58% of workers ay they would “absolutely” look […]

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Becker Counsels SPAC Client GreenVision In $300M Business Combination with Helbiz, Inc.

Becker is proud to announce the successful closing of a $300M business combination between its SPAC client GreenVision Acquisition Corporation (“GreenVision”) and Helbiz, Inc. a global leader in micro-mobility services. Corporate team members Jie Chengying Xiu, Michael Goldstein, Steven Glauberman, and Samantha Lesser represented GreenVision during negotiations, which were completed on August 12, 2021. GreenVision […]

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Becker Advises Golden Path Acquisitions Through Multi-Million Dollar IPO

Becker, a multi-practice commercial law firm with attorneys, lobbyists, and other professionals throughout the East Coast, represented Golden Path Acquisition Corporation, a Cayman Island exempt company, in connection with its initial public offering. Conducted in the United States, the IPO was completed on June 24, 2021 and raised $57,500,000. Becker attorneys Bill Huo, Brian Daughney, and […]

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Becker Advises DLH in $95M Acquisition of Health Technology Provider

Becker & Poliakoff recently advised the DLH Holdings Corporation (DLH), a leading provider of innovative healthcare research, services and solutions to the federal government, in its acquisition of privately-held Irving Burton Associates, LLC (IBA). Atlanta-based DLH has approximately 2000 employees serving numerous federal government clients throughout the United States and abroad. Virginia-based IBA employs approximately […]

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Webinar: Article 9 for Business Preservation, Not Just for Liquidation

The International Factoring Association, Northeast Chapter presents an informative webinar on Article 9 for Business Preservation, Not Just for Liquidation. Join Becker Shareholder Paul Shur, Second Wind Consultants President Aaron Todrin, and Becker Associate Attorney Samantha Lesser as they discuss how a consensual sale of business assets can be arranged, the benefits when compared to […]

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Nasdaq Provides Temporary Emergency Relief to Issuers from Shareholder Approval Requirements in Response to COVID-19

Due to the dramatic impact that the spread of COVID-19 continues to have on businesses, the SEC approved with immediate effect a rule change proposed by the Nasdaq Stock Market to provide listed companies with a temporary exception to its shareholder approval requirements for certain private placements and a related limited exception concerning insider participation […]

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NYS Court of Appeals Amends Its Rules of Practice

As part of the New York Appellate Courts’ continuing efforts to re-open and address the challenges posed by the COVID-19 global pandemic, the New York State Court of Appeals has amended its Rules of Practice regarding Rule 500.10 jurisdictional inquiries as well as motions for leave to appeal and reargument. These amendments are deemed effective […]

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BeckerNorth Newsletter – April 2020

As you know, we have been frequently communicating to you during this period of crisis to offer our support and advice on the numerous issues confronting all of us. Fortunately, we have had the necessary infrastructure in place since the beginning, which has allowed us to continue to provide uninterrupted, high-level service to our clients […]

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Nasdaq Adopts Emergency Temporary Relief Due to the Spread of COVID-19

As a result of the market uncertainty unleashed by the COVID-19 crisis, the Nasdaq Stock Market (“Nasdaq”) has seen an increased number of issuers become non-compliant with its continued listing requirements for maintaining a minimum bid price and the market value of publicly-held shares (hereinafter “Price Requirements”). On April 17, 2020, in order to avoid […]

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Recent SEC Actions in the Wake of COVID-19

In light of the unprecedented disruptions associated with COVID-19, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) has recently released a number of public statements providing advice and regulatory relief to public companies due to the impact of COVID-19. NYSE Waiver of Shareholder Approval Requirements In an measure to provide regulatory relief to listed companies, […]

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Arbitration Award Sets Precedential Value on How Property Sale Proceeds Are Distributed for Same-Sex Marriages in NY

Becker Business Litigation Shareholder James J. Mahon, with Associate Samantha A. Lesser, represented client, Jose Fernando Cabrera Salinas, in his quest to gain possession of the proceeds from the sale of his and his spouse’s New York City apartment after a divorce decree in Spain was issued. On October 28 and 29, 2019, the parties […]

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