https://vimeo.com/840148071?share=copy What is an information document request? An information document request is a formal notice from the Internal Revenue Service. During an audit in which the Internal Revenue Service personnel, be they an agent or an officer, will...
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Understanding Interest Charged by the IRS
Tax is due to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) on the return filing date. If you fail to pay all taxes owed when due, interest will be charged and continue to accrue from the return until it has been paid in full. Filing for an extension does not extend the time you...
When is an ESI Demand Unduly Burdensome?
With the widespread use of computers, tablets, cellphones, and other devices to store data, ESI (short for electronically stored information) is a crucial part of commercial litigation. Since ESI often encompasses a vast amount of information, any demands made for the...
What is a Privilege Log in Commercial Litigation?
A privilege log in commercial litigation describes the documents and data withheld in a lawsuit based because they contain “privileged information.” In litigation, documents may be privileged because they fall under the work product doctrine, meet the criteria for...
Understanding Confidentiality Orders
Commercial litigation often involves the production of information and data not publicly available. Confidentiality orders can be crucial to shield competitive information during the discovery process. These orders can help to prevent the dissemination of information...
What is ESI?
ESI is short for “electronically stored information.” ESI is used to define any documents or data created and/or stored in electronic form on a computer or other device. As technology is increasingly used by people and businesses, ESI has become a significant part of...
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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...