Current law provides that we will revert to 2001 transfer tax rates and exemption levels on January 1, 2013. There are prudent actions that can, and should, be taken well before December 2012 by anyone who wants to maximize estate, gift and GST tax savings.
Learn how the federal, state and administrative process impacts your business
This seminar will demonstrate the importance of government affairs for any business, provide an overview of the current legislative environment, and share important information about what Florida-based businesses can anticipate from federal and state policy makers in the coming year.
Executive Order signed authorizing additional Iran sanctions; two financial institutions sanctioned under CISADA
Yesterday, the President signed an executive order that authorizes the Secretary of the Treasury to impose certain financial sanctions on foreign financial institutions found to have knowingly conducted or facilitated any significant financial transactions…
Compliance deadline looms for mortgage lenders to establish anti-money laundering programs
Non-bank residential mortgage lenders and originators are expected to establish anti-money laundering programs and file suspicious activity reports. Compliance must take effect beginning August 13, 2012.
Gunster is pleased to announce the wine raffle winner from the recent Florida Chamber permitting event
Thank you for visiting the Gunster table at the Florida Chamber’s 26th annual Environmental Permitting School. You are receiving this email because you registered for our wine raffle and signed up to receive future news alerts from Gunster’s Environmental & Land Use practice.
Federal Reserve implements new process regarding bank and nonbank acquisitions and other proposals
The guidance indicates that most prefilings can be addressed swiftly and that the Federal Reserve anticipates reviewing prefiling and submitted information regarding a particular proposal for no more than 60 days.
FinCEN issues advisory on U.S. currency restrictions in Mexico
Financial institutions should be mindful of changes in transaction patterns based on their customers, products and services, and geographic locations.
Mandatory paid sick leave may harm Florida businesses
If successful, the initiative would require businesses with at least 15 full- or part-time employees to offer paid sick time.
Gunster’s environmental team to participate in Florida Chamber Foundation’s 26th annual Environmental Permitting Summer School
Gunster attorneys Brian Seymour, Marcia Parker Tjoflat, Terry Cole and Luna Phillips will be speakers at the upcoming environmental permitting summer school, hosted by the Florida Environmental Network with support from the Florida Chamber Foundation. If you are planning to attend the conference, we invite you to come hear what our attorneys have to say on these timely topics and mingle with others to whom these issues matter.
Gunster launches Securities Edge blog, timely information for mid-market companies
The Securities Edge provides an overview of how securities law impacts middle market companies. Topics include IPOs, private placements and disclosure issues for public companies.