Cross-Border Contracts In today’s global economy, businesses increasingly engage in cross-border contracts and transactions. Expanding into new markets offers opportunities for growth, partnerships, and diversification — but expansion brings legal, financial, and...
Hedge Fund Compliance Hedge funds operate in a highly regulated environment where missteps can carry significant legal, financial, and reputational consequences. Hedge fund compliance is the framework that ensures a fund adheres to securities laws, regulatory...
Sales Tax Disputes For businesses of all sizes, sales tax compliance is a critical operational requirement. Failure to keep up and keep compliant with sales tax compliance is a source of significant risk. A simple error in reporting, an audit oversight, or a...
When businesses raise capital, businesses often think first about federal securities laws — Securities and Exchange Commission filings, disclosure rules, and compliance with the Securities Act of 1933. But beyond federal oversight lies another important layer of...
Estate planning is designed to bring clarity and peace of mind, making sure assets are distributed according to a person’s wishes while reducing tax burdens. When significant estates are involved, disputes with the Internal Revenue Service or state taxing authorities...
Breach of Contract Litigation No business welcomes litigation. When a contract is broken, the courtroom can become the only path to resolution. Breach of contract lawsuits are not just legal disputes — breach of contract lawsuits are business decisions with...
I formerly worked as a satellite employee from my home state of New Jersey. I ended my employment with my former employer in 2016. In 2018, I was sued by my former employer for $1.1 million in Illinois State Court. I was referred to Brinen & Associates, LLC by a friend who is a client of the firm. Brinen & Associates, LLC came highly recommended. I contacted Joshua Brinen and then had a consultation at his office with his colleague Mark White. Together, Messrs. Brinen and White explained my options...
