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After serving as Vice Chair of the Chicago Bar Association's SALT committee last year, Samantha Breslow has been appointed as the 2019-2020 Chair. Learn more about Chicago Bar Association here.…

CHICAGO, IL - HMB Legal Counsel, a preeminent provider of legal services in business and finance, litigation, trusts and estates, real estate, state and local taxes and bankruptcy, reorganization and creditors' rights announced that attorney Nathan E. Delman joined the firm as an associate in its growing bankruptcy, reorganization and creditors' rights practice. Nate has over ten years’ experience as a…

Cannabis business attorney David Ruskin was interviewed by Chicago's top legal radio show, Legal Face-Off on WGN Radio. David discussed Illinois' new recreational marijuana law and what it means for individuals and businesses. Listen to the recording on WGN Radio.…

HMB represented Quantitative Insights, developer of QuantX, the first-ever FDA-cleared computer-aided breast cancer diagnosis system in radiology, in its sale to Qlarity Imaging, a portfolio company of Paragon Biosciences. Quantitative Insights was founded at the University of Chicago around technology developed at the University and with the support of the University’s Polsky Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation. Paragon is a…

THE CHICAGO COUNCIL ON GLOBAL AFFAIRS The Chicago Council on Global Affairs is an independent, nonpartisan membership organization that provides insight – and influences the public discourse – on critical global issues. The Council on Global Affairs is committed to bringing clarity and offering solutions to issues that transcend borders and transform how people, business and governments engage the world.…

The purpose of the editorial advisory board is to get feedback on Law360's coverage and gain insight from experts in the field on how best to shape future coverage. David represents clients in multistate planning, audit and controversy matters, including state income, franchise, gross receipts, sales/use and unclaimed property. Hughes is also an adjunct professor of state and local tax…

Lightstream, a Chicago startup that makes cloud-based video production software, announced their $8 million funding round led by Drive Capital. Lightsream's vision is to provide video content creators of all levels with professional-grade production and editing tools through the service's browser-based or downloadable software. Read more about Lightstream and their Series A here. HMB's team was led by Jim Jerue, Renee…

An article published by International Tax Review discusses how Judge Ralph King Anderson III will decide whether Amazon acted as a seller in a case against the US state of South Carolina, potentially making it liable for millions of dollars in back taxes. Although the parties agree that the facts of the case are not in doubt, and no trial…

2019 Illinois Super Lawyers John W. Guzzardo Richard M. Horwood Fred O. Marcus Jeffrey A. Zaluda 2019 Illinois Super Lawyers - Rising Stars Matthew R. Barrett Brett M. Winterstein Super Lawyers is a rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high-degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. The selection process is multi-phased and…

CHICAGO, IL (December 18, 2018) - Horwood Marcus & Berk (HMB), a preeminent provider of legal services in business and finance, state and local taxes, trusts and estates, litigation, real estate and bankruptcy, reorganization and creditors' rights announced that three attorneys were elevated to partner. Christin A. Handa Christin is a member of HMB's Trusts and Estates Group. She concentrates her practice…

HMB has been selected as a "Go-To Thought Leader" for coverage of State Tax and Local Tax regulations, litigation and legislation. The attorney-authors at HMB analyze developments in their field and provide a deep understanding of issues. The 2018 "Go-To Thought Leadership Awards" recognize 65 exceptional authors and legal organizations for their reporting of complex legislative and litigation news, as…

An article published by Bloomberg Law discusses how the Supreme Court Wayfair decision could affect dozens of lawsuits filed by prolific whistleblower Stephen B. Diamond. Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan has filed a series of motions to dismiss these cases, alleging they have minimal financial and legal relevance for the state. State and Local Tax attorney, David Ruskin, stated, "The…

The Chicago Tax Club, organized in 1933, is a nonprofit association consisting of individual tax professionals employed by corporations and other businesses. The principal function of the organization is providing educational and networking events, in order to assist members in identifying and resolving tax compliance, planning and audit issues relating to their employers.…

Fred Marcus has been selected to be the recipient of this year's Bloomberg Tax State Tax Author of the Year Award. "As the lead author for two State Tax Portfolios and three State Tax Navigators, you have significantly contributed to our state tax analysis. Over the past two years in particular, you have delivered top notch analysis and shown tremendous…

An article published by State Tax Notes discusses how South Dakota's recent Wayfair settlement has eliminated an opportunity to provide further guidance for other states' remote seller laws. State and Local Tax attorney, Fred Marcus, stated, "Wayfair shows an acknowledgment by the Court that the economy has changed since Quill was decided, and that the inability to tax online commerce…

We are pleased to announce that HMB earned top recognition in the 2019 edition of  U.S. News - Best Lawyers "Best Law Firms." Additionally, HMB was named a Tier 1 law firm in Chicago for Trusts & Estates. Richard M. Horwood and Jeffrey A. Zaluda were selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America in the practice area of Trusts…

An article published by State Tax Notes discusses how streaming services (Cable Services, Amusements and Tangible Personal Property) are often taxed by states and local jurisdictions under existing statutes that predate the technology, a move that has prompted litigation around the country, with mixed results. State and Local Tax attorney, David Hughes, stated that most of the fees and taxes…

An article published by State Tax Notes discusses the expansion of Chicago's amusement tax to music streaming services. Apple Inc. filed a complaint in an Illinois circuit court saying it is unconstitutional and violates the Internet Tax Freedom Act (ITFA). Apple's complaint was similar to Labell, which is currently pending on appeal, and raised a number of identical arguments. State…

Chowly, a bridge between popular restaurant delivery services such as Uber Eats and DoorDash and a restaurant's POS system, closed a $5.8 million Series A funding round to fuel mass market expansion in the US. Read the full press release on Newswire here. HMB's team was led by Jim Jerue, Renee Rossi and Ray Jacobi.…

Clean Chemistry, Inc., a provider of patented chemical solutions and technology for oilfield water treatment, completed a Series B financing with Black Bay Energy Capital. The financial terms of the investment are not disclosed. Read the full press release on Business Wire here. HMB's team was led by Jim Jerue, Aaron Werner and Josh Haberkorn.…

Article by Michael J. Bologna The Cook County Circuit Court will randomly assign judges in all future actions under the Illinois False Claims Act, a development with implications for the adjudication of tax whistleblower cases in Illinois. Under Judge James Flannery's order, new cases under the FCA "shall be randomly assigned at the time of filing to one of the…

Jordan Goodman was interviewed by Chicago's top legal radio show, Legal Face-Off on WGN Radio. Jordan discussed the Wayfair decision's impact on sales tax and how it opens the door for internet sales to be taxed. Listen to the recording on WGN Radio.…

" Jordan Goodman Awarded ""Instructor of the Year Award for State Income Tax"" from the Institute for Professionals in Taxation - 6/26/18 Jordan Goodman was awarded the Institute for Professionals in Taxation's (IPT) Instructor of the Year Award for State Income Tax at the 2018 IPT Annual Conference on 6/26/18. This award is in recognition of his significant contribution to…

Aaron Werner was admitted as a Partner in Social Venture Partners Chicago. SVP Chicago invests time, expertise and money in innovative nonprofits that have the potential to make meaningful and sustainable improvements within the Chicagoland community. SVP Chicago brings together a community of engaged philanthropists who want to do more than provide financial support to charitable causes. It is a vehicle…

Article by: Michael J. Bologna Read the full article published by BNA Daily Tax Reports on 5/21/18 for its subscribers. A prolific tax whistleblower, Stephen B. Diamond known as the "king of qui tam," is finding it harder to make a living after his pattern of litigation under the Illinois False Claims Act hit a dry spell and a state…