In the ever-evolving world of real estate and property rights, it is essential for property owners, developers, and government agencies alike to understand eminent domain laws and land valuation litigation.
The False Claims Act: Significant Issues and Updates in 2022
Joenel2023-11-30T19:13:45-05:00In the past years, the Department of Justice (DOJ) pursued and resolved a variety of fraud matters tied to the aggressive enforcement of the False Claims Act (FCA). The ongoing COVID-19 crisis has further prompted a significant uptick in fraudulent activities –prodding the U.S. government to strengthen fraud enforcement capabilities.
Structuring Effective Real Estate Finance Transactions: Key Considerations and Strategies
TKG2022-02-27T21:01:57-05:00In this LIVE Webcast, a panel of thought leaders and professionals brought together by The Knowledge Group will provide and present an in-depth analysis of the fundamentals as well as recent developments in Structuring Effective Real Estate Finance Transactions: Key Considerations and Strategies.
Federal Tax Controversy: IRS Enforcement Trends and Developments
jordan2022-08-31T03:27:18-04:00The COVID-19 pandemic has brought sharp changes to the tax enforcement priorities of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), specifically in implementing its remote audits. Recently, the IRS and the Treasury Department released proposed treasury regulations related to the electronic filing of certain tax returns and statements. These, along with other significant developments, have been the result of the Biden administration’s efforts to address recent tax compliance issues and controversies.
A Comprehensive Guide on Anti-Money Laundering: Demystifying Trends, Developments, and Critical Issues
John Patrick2022-12-27T21:14:54-05:00Devising and implementing effective anti-money laundering (AML) compliance programs have always been tricky and challenging. With the rising number of AML violations and the stiffer penalties from recent enforcement actions, businesses and organizations are urged to better assess their existing practices and ensure that these are compliant with the current enforcement priorities.
Real Estate Deals: Negotiation Tips and Strategies to Know and Consider
Joenel2022-09-07T01:56:51-04:00The real estate market has been unceasingly evolving and growing over the past couple of years. However, with the unprecedented and far-reaching consequences brought by the pandemic, real estate deals and transactions have become a lot more challenging. Looming regulatory changes under the new administration are also viewed to bring additional areas of interest in its already complex landscape. These underscore the need for practitioners to stay in the loop of any emerging development in this field of law. They must not only be well-versed in strategically negotiating deals and drafting purchase agreements, but also in keeping themselves abreast of their ethical obligations to minimize the risk of liability.