Members of the Authority Address Internet Sales of Alcoholic Beverages | New York State Liquor Authority

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At the April 9, 2012 Full Board meeting, the Members of the Authority issued a declaratory ruling regarding the involvement of licensees, internet technology companies and third party advertisers in online sales of alcoholic beverages. This declaratory ruling provides guidance to licensees with respect to whether such relationships violate the Alcoholic Beverage Control Law. In addition, based on information obtained while this matter was being considered, the Members of the Authority also issued an advisory providing guidance to manufacturers, wholesalers and importers with respect to their ability to sell wines featuring the same brand, trade name and vintage with or without the addition of a sticker featuring the wording “Direct,” “Reserve,” or any similar wording. The declaratory ruling and advisory are available on the Authority’s website. Chairman Rosen also announced that the Authority will be hosting meetings with industry members to further examine the issues involved with internet sales of alcoholic beverages.

Advisory 2013-3 – Brand Labeling

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“Social Security Disability: Topics of Interest to Representatives at the Administrative and Federal Court Phases”

Please join the NDNY FCBA for a CLE Program in Syracuse on Thursday, June 27, 2013 “Social Security Disability:  Topics of Interest to Representatives at the Administrative and Federal Court Phases” Presenters of this program will be: Catherine M. Callery, Esq. Empire Justice Center Hon. Bruce S. Fein U.S. Administrative Law Judge, SSA Maria P. Fragassi Santangelo, Esq. Office of General Counsel, SSA Karen Southwick, Esq. Olinsky Law Group Louise M. Tarantino, Esq. Empire Justice Center Hon. Thérèse Wiley Dancks U.S. Magistrate Judge NDNY When: Thursday, June 27, 2013 9:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Registration begins at 9:00 a.m. Where: James M. Hanley U.S. Federal Building and Courthouse 100 South Clinton Street, Jury Assembly Room, 7th Floor Syracuse, New York Credits: This program has been approved in accordance with the requirements of the New York State Continuing Legal Education Board for 3.5 credits towards the Professional Practice Requirement. Register (Registration closes June 20, 2013) CLE Notice   The Northern District of New York Federal Court Bar Association has been certified by the New York State Continuing Legal Education Board as an Accredited Provider of continuing legal education in the State of New York (February 16, 2013 through February 15, 2016). This program is appropriate for newly admitted and experienced attorneys. This is a single program.  No partial credit will be awarded. This  program is complimentary to all Northern District of New York Federal Court Bar Association Members.  Click on the link below to join.  The CLE program materials will be posted to our website.  As a member you may access all historic CLE materials for the NDNY FCBA CLE programs at: http://www.ndnyfcba.org

If you have any questions you would like to submit prior to the program please submit them in advance to: Questions Thank you for your interest in the NDNY FCBA.  We look forward to seeing you at this upcoming CLE program. Sincerely, Melissa Withers NDNY Federal Court Bar Association, Inc. mmwithers@ndnyfcba.org 315-422-2799

Many Tax-Exempt Organizations Must File with IRS By May 15 to Preserve Tax-Exempt Status

A key deadline of May 15 is facing many tax-exempt organizations that are required by law to file annual reports with the Internal Revenue Service. Organizations will see their federal tax exemptions automatically revoked if they have not filed reports for three consecutive years.

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Multilevel Marketing: | David O. Klein | Verdict | Legal Analysis and Commentary from Justia

The most popular multilevel marketing (“MLM“) companies and brands have attained near-cultural icon status: Amway, Herbalife,Mary Kay, and Shaklee.  Many Americans are familiar with these brands, as well as some of the lesser-known variations that might have been introduced by an overzealous acquaintance, through an infomercial, or via the Internet.  The popularity of the multilevel marketing method is no fluke; direct sales can be a profitable business model.  However, caution is warranted for prospective market entrants, for there is a network of state and federal laws and regulations that must be navigated in order to ensure that a given multilevel-marketing operation is not deemed to be an illegal pyramid scheme.

If you’ve ever wondered just what is the legal difference between a MLM operation and a pyramid scheme, read the entire analysis here.

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Chief Judge Puts Pro Bono Disclosure Requirement in Place–NYLJ

ALBANY – Beginning today, New York lawyers must disclose on their biennial registration forms how many pro bono hours they provided and how much they made in financial donations to pro bono programs during the previous two years.

The new reporting requirements of Part 118 and Rule 6.1 of the Rules of Professional Conduct were approved by Chief Judge Jonathan Lippman and the presiding justices of the Appellate Division’s four departments on April 23.

Lippman’s “Task Force to Expand Access to Civil Legal Services” recommended increasing the voluntary pro bono goal for lawyers in the state to 50 hours a year from 20 (NYLJ, Dec. 7, 2012). That proposal is also being implemented today.

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HR624 – CISPA | Electronic Frontier Foundation

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U.S. House passes #CISPA. Fight for online privacy moves to the Senate.

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Federal Judge Orders Service of Process through Facebook | BakerHostetler – JDSupra

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In March, Judge Paul Engelmayer of the Southern District of New York ordered service of process on several international defendants through novel means–Facebook.

The case, FTC v. PCCare247, Inc., involves a group of individuals based in India who allegedly “tricked American consumers into spending money to fix non-existent problems with their computers.” After problems with more conventional methods of international service, the court exercised its authority under the federal rules to fashion its own means of service. As Judge Engelmayer’s order explains, Fed. R. Civ. P. 4(f)(3) allows a judge to order a means of service of process so long as it is “(1) not prohibited by international agreement; and (2) comports with constitutional notions of due process.” In this case, service by Facebook was not specifically prohibited by relevant international agreement, including the Hague Service Convention, to which India and the United States are signatories. Further, the circumstances in which the Facebook accounts would be served ensured service was constitutionally proper.

 

 

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USDOJ: Service Members to Receive $39 Million for Violations of the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act

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The Justice Department announced today that under its 2011 settlements with BAC Home Loans Servicing LP, a subsidiary of Bank of America Corporation, and Saxon Mortgage Servicing Inc., a subsidiary of Morgan Stanley, 316 service members whose homes were unlawfully foreclosed upon between 2006 and 2010 are due to receive over $39 million in monetary relief for alleged violations of theServicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA).

 

 

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IRS Smartphone App IRS2Go–Now Available in Spanish

The Internal Revenue Service announced today the release of IRS2Go 3.0, an update to its smartphone application that offers practical tax tools and information for the first time in either Spanish or English.

The free mobile app offers taxpayers a number of safe and secure ways to access popular tools and the most up-to-date tax information. For the new version, IRS2Go is available for the first time in Spanish. The taxpayers’ phone language settings determine whether the IRS2Go content appears in English or in Spanish.

 

Click here for a list of the resources available via this bilingual app.

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