Child support is not mandatory to be ordered in all cases, but a child support …
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Government Motion in Kepke Case to Exclude Expert Testimony About the Law
Expert witnesses are not permitted to offer opinions consisting of their interpretation ……
Fireworks Laws in Texas | Could a Sparkler Really Cost You $2,000?
You will probably start seeing the notices spread across social media from local ……
District Court Rejects Motions for Acquittal and New Trial on Tax Perjury Convictions
In United States v. Thompson, the court denied Thompson’s motions ……
Supreme Court Grants Cert in Bittner v U.S. On FBAR Nonwillful Penalty Per Form or Per Account Issue (6/21/22)
The Supreme Court today granted certiorari in the Bittner case to address the issue ……
Government Suit to Enforce JDS to Offshore Promoter (5/29/22)
In United States v. Wessell (S.D. Fla. Case 22-cv-60988), Cl dkt entries here, the Government filed under seal a request for authorization of a John Doe Summons (“JDS”) to Kevin W. Wessell and related entities. The Government had filed…
Brockman Found Competent to Stand Trial (5/24/22)
In the gorilla of tax crimes cases, United States v. Brockman (S.D. Tex. Crim 4:21-CR-9), CL Docket Entries here, the Court yesterday denied Brockman’s attempt to avoid trial by feigning, so the Court found, incompetence. The Memorandum Opinion and…
Is there a Difference Between Probation and Parole?
There are some legal terms that are used interchangeably, even though there are distinct differences between them. Two such words are “probation” and “parole.” While you may have some sense as to what these terms mean, it is important to…
Adjudications of Agency Actions and the Right to Jury Trial (5/21/22)
I don’t know if readers have paid any attention to the Fifth Circuit’s decision in Jarkesy v. SEC. ___ F.4th ___, (5th Cir. 5/18/22), CA5 here and GS here [to come]. Jarkesyis not a tax case but, I…
What Happens to an Inheritance in Divorce?
Among the many things you may be worried about in your pending divorce, asset division is probably a big concern for you. After all, asset division can be highly personal, impacting assets you have acquired over the course of…