The recently passed CARES Act (Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act) has gotten a lot of publicity in the media, largely for its provision pushing back the income tax deadline from April 15 to July 15, the promise of … more

Leona Helmsley, who was the heir to the Helmsley Hotel fortune and often referred to as the “Queen of Mean,” died in 2007. She reportedly had a net worth of $8 billion. In her will she created what is probably … more

Beier Howlett successfully defended two civil rights actions against the City of Birmingham. Both suits were brought under 42 U.S.C. § 1983, which provides a civil action for damages against a municipality for deprivation of civil rights. The first, Darakjian … more

Scammers Exist Because They are Successful. Educate Yourself So you Do Not Fall For Their Scare Tactics! In January the IRS issued its annual “Dirty Dozen” tax scams for 2015. Tops on the list is aggressive and threatening telephone calls … more