In big antitrust news, the Federal Trade Commission and Department of Justice Antitrust Division released a draft of an update to the 1984 Vertical Merger Guidelines (VMG) on January 10, 2020. Only three of the five FTC commissioners voted to release the draft with Democratic Commissioners Rebecca Kelly Slaughter and Rohit Chopra abstaining but issuing separate statements. The agency will accept public comments […]
If you are having trouble paying your debts, it is important to take action sooner rather than later. Doing nothing leads to much larger problems in the future, whether it’s a bad credit record or bankruptcy resulting in the loss of assets and even your home. If you’re in financial trouble, then these steps will […]
Many taxpayers opt for the standard deduction because it is easier, but sometimes itemizing your deductions is the better choice – often resulting in a lower tax bill. Whether you bought a house, refinanced your current home, or had extensive gambling losses, you may be able to take advantage of tax breaks for taxpayers who […]
Choosing a home business is like choosing a spouse or partner: Think carefully before starting the business. Instead of plunging right in, take the time to learn as much about the market for any product or service as you can. Before you invest any time, effort, or money take a few moments to answer the […]
On December 17, 2019 Forrest Vickery and Henry Kaskov, principals at Sanli Pastore & Hill, Inc. gave a presentation on Estate Planning Appraisal Fundamentals to a nationwide audience for Lorman Education Service. Using their over 30 years of combined experience in performing valuations for estate planning, mergers and acquisitions, expert testimony and financial reporting, Forrest […]
While the 2020 tax filing season promises to be less confusing than 2019, there are still a number of changes that taxpayers should be aware of. New, Revised or Updated Tax Forms Form 1040: Revised and Redesigned The IRS released a draft Form 1040 for 2019 tax returns that has been updated from the 2018 […]
Companies like Facebook, Google, Amazon and more have faced an increasing number of antitrust investigations and challenges (globally), both private and government, in recent years. In the U.S., current Presidential candidates are lining up to propose changes to antitrust laws and advocate for enforcement focused on these same tech companies. While they might not be […]
On December 19, 2019, after considering hundreds of comments, the U.S. Treasury Department and the Internal Revenue Service issued final opportunity zone (OZ) regulations. The 544 pages of preamble and regulations finalized the rules regarding the OZ incentive that were previously proposed in October 2018 and May 2019, and include modifications to the proposed regulations—in […]
Bona Law is pleased to announce that veteran antitrust lawyer Steven Cernak is leaving Schiff Hardin to join the firm as a partner on January 2, 2019, bringing with him 30 years of experience in global antitrust compliance, merger reviews, consumer protection issues, and antitrust litigation for clients large and small. For more than 20 years, Steve […]
The cost of housing is rising in many parts of California. Real estate investors view this as good news, of course, because higher property values and higher rent often mean greater returns on investments. The state government is seeking to balance property owners’ and tenants’ interests. It is hard to dispute that rising housing costs often outpace […]
A recent Manatt webinar focused on the complexities of the 340B program—and reviewed key findings from our 50-state survey on the interplay between 340B and Medicaid. Click here to view the webinar free on-demand (and earn CLE). Click here to download a free copy of the presentation and a new infographic highlighting key survey findings. […]
Discover the Key Lessons Learned From the Massachusetts, Oregon and Other State Benchmarking Models—and the Seven Considerations for Creating a Successful Next-Generation Benchmarking Program. Click Here to Register Free for Manatt’s New Webinar. The focus on healthcare cost containment has grown dramatically since Massachusetts enacted the first cost benchmarking program in 2012. Since the program’s […]