Blog & Burrell Law News

On April 5, 2017, the Burrell Law Firm (the “Firm”) obtained a summary judgment order dismissing all claims brought against the Firm’s clients, a holding company and individual officers, in the matter Curtin v.

Under IRS Code Section 1341(a), a taxpayer can utilize a deduction when a taxpayer restores a substantial amount held under a claim of right “if (1) an item was included in gross income for a prior taxable year (or years) because it appeared that the taxpayer had an unrestricted right to such item; (2) a […]

In a prior blog post, I referenced a New York Magazine article revealing how foreign real estate investors use LLCs (limited liability companies) to anonymously buy real estate in New York City.

Freelancers too often get stiffed on work they perform; however, the New York City Council has passed new laws protecting freelancers.

Thinking about changing your business entity?

Business owners, especially aspiring ones and those without deep pockets, quickly learn the value of reducing costs.

…that every large corporation was once a small business The humble beginnings of the international motor cycle corporation Harley Davidson, Inc.

When I recently read KaloBios (Ticker “KBIO”) had filed for bankruptcy as a results of events tied to Martin Shkreli’s recent arrest, the securities litigator in me wondered what strategies would I take if I represented class plaintiffs or defendants in one of the class action lawsuits?