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5/27/20 David and Jordan will present a webinar to AGN North America to discuss recent SALT developments relating to Pass-through Entities. The webinar will cover: Nexus and doing business Credit for tax paid in other jurisdictions SALT Cap Deduction workarounds California issues New Partnership Audit rules…

As Illinois and other states have begun to roll-back stay at home orders, employers need to be prepared for employee COVID-19 claims. Join YPO Gold Chicago Member and HMB Partner, Keith H. Berk for a discussion on how to prepare your business in managing COVID-19 in the workplace. This YPO Chicagoland Chapter-exclusive discussion will include guidance on: What to do…

6/2/20 David will be speaking on two panels for the International Cannabis Bar Association. Register here for the day-long virtual event.  Ethics Rule 1.2: Complying With the Novel "Also Advise" Clause Since the permitted scope of legal representation begins with this threshold requirement, hear from the panel about what "also advise" means in practice, including what federal laws are considered…

6/24/20 12:30PM - 1:30PM CT CPE Credit Join Fred O. Marcus, David A. Hughes and Samantha K. Breslow for a webinar discussing how determining the applicability of state taxes to PTEs (and their partners or members) can often be unnecessarily complex. They will bring clarity by exploring recent developments relating to nexus/“doing business”, credits for taxes paid in other jurisdictions,…

6/10/20 1:00PM - 2:30PM ET The COVID-19 pandemic is affecting businesses in many different ways: furloughs and job losses, variant priorities, and virtual working environments. These disruptions can make monitoring policies and accounting practices more difficult, making the maintenance of proper escheat reporting and records of utmost importance. As states move to close budget gaps due to lost tax dollars…

5/28/20 11:00AM - 12:00PM CT Please join John Wiktor, with President and CEO of JourneyCare, Kimberly Hobson and Greg Hummel of BCLP, LLP, for a virtual town hall to discuss legal issues and changes in the time of COVID-19. This is your opportunity to learn from industry leaders about estate planning tools and changes, tax law updates, and new employee/employer mandates…

As Illinois and other states begin to roll back stay-at-home orders, employers need to be prepared for employee COVID-19 claims. YPO Chicago Gold Chapter member, Keith H. Berk, will be joined by COVID-19 task force members Shelley H. Koren and Alicia A. Handy to discuss how to prepare your business to manage COVID-19 in the workplace. This YPO Chicago Gold…

6/10/10 12:30PM - 1:30PM CT CPE Available As economic growth slows, companies will often look to their tax departments to ensure they are on top of all cost saving measures available. Jordan will discuss state income tax net operating loss carrybacks, credits, and other available tax assets that can often be complicated or uncommon. They will also discuss navigating refund…

As Illinois and other states begin to rollback stay-at-home orders, employers need to be prepared for employee COVID-19 claims. Please join us for a 45 minute discussion on how to prepare your business to manage COVID-19 in the workplace. The discussion will include guidance on: What to do when an employee notifies you that they have COVID-19 What to do…

5/20/20 12:30PM CST CPE Pending Recent state cases like Ex Parte Russell County Community Hospital and Citrix Systems are just the tip of the iceberg as states audit taxpayers in a digital economy. Chris and Samantha will provide an update on recent cases and legislation in this area and, more importantly, will describe their experiences with taxpayers as they attempt…

5/6/2020 12:30PM CST CPE Pending Despite the closing of state courts around the country, SALT keeps moving forward. This presentation will get you caught up with what is happening in state courts from coast to coast. Jordan will present this webinar via Zoom. Register for the event here. We know most of our clients and friends have seen significant changes…

4/29/2020 12:30PM CST CPE Pending The intent of the Internet Tax Freedom Act was to protect electronic commerce from the taxman, but has it succeeded? This webinar will focus on recent pending cases (Labell v. City of Chicago and Apple, Inc. v. City of Chicago) involving ITFA claims and proposed legislation (Digital Advertising Gross Revenues Tax) that potentially implicates ITFA.…

4/8/2020 12:00pm CST Sean D. Auton, Aaron L. Hammer and Matthew R. Barrett will discuss COVID-19 and its impact on Contract Rights and Insurance Claims. This webinar for the Chicagoland Chapter of the Young Presidents' Organization will address questions such as: Contract Rights under COVID-19 I can’t perform under my contract or leases - what remedies do I have? What…

****Due to the COVID-19 virus, this event has been cancelled. HMB will update this page once a new date, location, or other important piece of information has been shared by the event organizers.**** 4/16/20-4/17/20 Chicago, IL David Ruskin, with other practitioners and policymakers, will discuss topics directly related to Illinois' Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act. The seminar will cover: A…

****Due to the COVID-19 virus, this event has been cancelled. HMB will update this page once a new date, location, or other important piece of information has been shared by the event organizers.**** 3/31/20 JW Marriott Starr Pass Tuscon, AZ Jordan will participate in a mock trail as the attorney for a business that is being audited in an unclaimed…

3/17/20 Royal Sonesta New Orleans New Orleans, LA The Annual "Big Easy Brawl" is back! Jordan, with Professor Rick Pomp, will bring years of experience to share insights and discuss divergent positions to complicated SALT controversies. This session will be a test of ideas and perspectives on current and trending SALT issues and policies. Read more about Jordan here.…

Jordan was invited to speak on The Unique CPA podcast at Twin Flames Studios. During the podcast, Jordan discusses various topics including: What it is like practicing international tax yet all statutes are in English Wonderful opportunities for lawyers to argue about constitutional issues The ability to help clients on a national basis Listen to the podcast here.  Read more…

****Due to the COVID-19 virus, this event has been cancelled. HMB will update this page once a new date, location, or other important piece of information has been shared by the event organizers.**** Fred O. Marcus and David A. Hughes will present various topics at two upcoming TEI Regional Conferences. 3/18/2020 Buffalo, NY Fred and David will present an update…

3/16/20 New Orleans, LA Public Law 86-272 is now 60 years old. While P.L. 86-272 made sense in the pre-internet, manufacturing oriented economy of 1958, many commentators have called into question the law's continuing relevance in a digital and services based world. David will explore what P.L. 86-272 means in 2020 and how states, taxpayers and Congress will help determine…

3/3/2020 HMB's Office 500 W Madison Suite 3700 Chicago, IL Rick will discuss, with other industry panelists, the following emerging topics in litigation finance: The best candidates for litigation finance Litigation funding in bankruptcy How a party secures financing How attorneys and claimholders can engage with funders The latest developments in litigation finance in 2020 This seminar is hosted at…

2/25/20 Chicago, IL David A. Hughes moderated "Staying Close to Home: An Update on Recent Illinois, Chicago and Cook County Developments". 2019 was a busy year at both the state and local level in Illinois. During this session, the presenters will review several pieces of significant new legislation including new rules for sales and use tax collection by remote sellers…

Waldorf Astoria Las Vegas, NV 2/26/20 Jordan presents "Top 30 Issues/Cases in 2020". In this session, Jordan will discuss the major issues that will be evolving in the coming year. Click here to register for the event.…

2/25/2020 Hyatt Regency Houston Houston, TX Jordan will discuss recent SALT developments and trends at the TEI-Houston Tax School Session. Attendees will learn about topics including: U.S. Supreme Court Jurisdictions to Tax Combined Reporting Tax Base Issues Apportionment Issues Procedural Traps Click here for a copy of the presentation. Contact Jordan here.…

3/5/20 Miami, FL Rick Rein, with a panel of experts comprised of professionals both foreign and domestic, will discuss new developments in statutory and case-law that impacts US receivers as they deal with actions and assets abroad. The session will focus on important new developments in the field around the world including topics concerning Brexit, China and more. Other challenges…

2/21/2020 Chicago, IL David will give a practical overview of the cannabis and hemp market, litigation and regulatory issues, the application process, banking and finance challenges, implications for employers and more. Other topics covered at the seminar include: Steams of Commerce Federal Law, Enforcement and Implications Hemp and CBD Illinois: Medical to Adult Use and Hemp Challenges - Banking, Insurance,…