Arlen R. Gunner Presents Third Installment in Non-Profit Series
On September 19, 2011, Managing Partner, Arlen R. Gunner, spoke at a Beverly Hills Bar Association seminar entitled “Non-Profits and Fraud.” This presentation was the third installment in a series of lectures that focused on what you need to know about representing nonprofit entities or sitting on the board of a nonprofit corporation. Mr. Gunner possesses over 37 years of experience representing several non-profit clients and has been General Counsel and an officer of certain long-standing clients. Contact the BHBA at BHBA.org for more...
Read MoreBruce D. Sires Speaks on Panel at IRS Valuation Summit
Thursday, August 25, 2011 at 8:00 AM to Thursday, August 25, 2011 at 5:00 PM Bruce D. Sires was a featured panel speaker at the IRS Valuation Summit presented by the Southern California Chapter of the Appraisal Institute. The Summit featured several speakers and panels discussing a broad range of topics, including Bruce’s panel on “Progressive Planning Strategies for Real Estate and Closely Held Businesses.” For more information on speakers and topics, click...
Read MoreGeoffrey A. Weg Speaks at 2011 Income Tax Seminar
Friday, June 17, 2011 at 8:30 AM to Friday, June 17, 2011 at 5:10 PM Valensi Rose tax and wealth planning attorney, Geoffrey Weg, was a featured speaker at the 2011 Income Tax Seminar. The annual seminar was sponsored by the State Bar of California Taxation Section and CalCPA and hosted by Whittier Law School. The event highlighted some of the most important income tax issues over the past year; this year’s seminar highlighted the following topics: The IRS 2011 Offshore Voluntary Disclosure Initiative: FBAR, FATCA and the Future of Global Information Reporting California Property Tax...
Read MoreValensi Rose Attorneys Moderate and Speak at 2011 Entertainment Industry Conference
Wednesday, June 15, 2011 at 8:30 AM to Wednesday, June 15, 2011 at 5:00 PM Valensi Rose made a strong showing at this year’s Entertainment Industry Conference, presented by the CalCPA Education Foundation. Michael R. Morris, an active member of the conference’s planning committee, once again moderated the tax update portion of the day long event. Joining him in this session on the tax update panel was tax and wealth planning partner Philip S. Magaram, who contributed his expertise to this discussion on the current estate and charitable planning opportunities in the entertainment...
Read MoreBruce D. Sires Speaks at BHBA Seminar on Child Actors
Bruce D. Sires was a featured speaker at a Beverly Hills Bar Association lunch seminar entitled “Child Actors – What’s All The Fuss?: A Look at the Current State of Laws and Regulations.” The seminar reviewed and discussed recent changes in the industry governing the employment of minors in entertainment. Bruce spoke on the proper handling of a minor’s earnings under the Coogan Act, specifically the 15% employers are required to deposit into a Coogan Trust Account for the benefit of the minor after age...
Read MoreBruce D. Sires Moderates CEB Seminar on Practical Problems in Probate
Bruce Sires once again moderated the popular CEB seminar entitled “Practical Problems in Probate.” The seminar was best suited for those with some probate experience and covered the following topics: * How to Avoid Common Litigation Issues * Contesting Appointment of Personal Representative * Family Protection Statutes * Co-Ownership Issues * Determining Entitlement Under Probate Code §21700 * Heirs of Predeceased Spouse * Disputes over Value and Disposition of Tangible Personal Property * Creditor Claims * Simultaneous Trust Administration (Heggstad Petitions) * Attorney’s...
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