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Tax Update – Summaries of COVID-19 Related Federal and State Tax Relief Updates

Tax Update - Summaries of COVID-19 Related Federal and State Tax Relief Updates

The information provided below contains summaries of tax relief as of March 27, 2020. Federal Tax For Individuals Federal Income Tax Returns and Payment. The deadline to file federal income tax returns and remit payment is extended to July 15, 2020.  This extension is automatic and applies to individuals, trusts, and corporations.  Any interest, penalty, … Read more

Ryan E. Davis Named Chair of WHWW’s Bankruptcy and Creditor’s Rights Department

“WHWW is pleased to announce that Ryan Davis has agreed to serve as the Chairman of the firm’s Bankruptcy and Creditor’s Rights Department,” remarked Jere Daniels, the firm’s managing shareholder. “Ryan has established himself as a leader in both the bankruptcy bar through his high level of professionalism and competency in the courtroom, and in … Read more

Beware of the Mean Lien: 5 Tips to Protect Landlords During Tenant Improvement Work

By: Nicole Latham Carolan, Esq. and Heather S. Nason, Esq. In Florida, when a lease permits or requires a tenant to make improvements to the premises, the tenant’s contractor(s) (as well as any subcontractors or suppliers), if not timely paid, can file a lien against, and ultimately foreclose upon, not only the tenant’s leasehold interest … Read more

Fourteen from WHWW Named 2020 Best Lawyers in America©

Fourteen lawyers from the law firm of Winderweedle, Haines, Ward and Woodman, P.A. (WHWW), were recently selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© (2020), as published in dozens of city and regional publications in the U.S. including, U.S. News & World Report. In addition, the firm’s two Lawyers of the … Read more

Litigation Costs HOW Much? Can I At Least Deduct It?

Litigation Costs HOW Much? Can I At Least Deduct It?

Business owners often question whether the business will be able to deduct its legal expenses. The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals in Cavanaugh v. Commissioner, 18-60299, 2019 WL 1430193 (5th Cir. Mar. 29, 2019) recently shed some light on this matter. The Court found that settlement payments and litigation expenses paid by a business regarding … Read more

WHWW Congratulates Our 2019 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars

WHWW is pleased to announce our 2019 Super Lawyers: Ryan Davis (Bankruptcy), Jeff Deery (General Litigation) and Brad Saxton (Bankruptcy); Rising Stars are Mike Carolan (Real Estate), Heidi Mitchell (General Litigation), Andrew Roy (Bankruptcy), Jamie Blucher (Bankruptcy) and Brandon DeGel (Business Litigation). Super Lawyers, owned by Thomson Reuters, recognizes attorneys who have distinguished themselves in … Read more

WEBINAR: Commercial Tenant Notifications: Priorities and Pitfalls

WEBINAR: Commercial Tenant Notifications: Priorities and Pitfalls

WHWW attorneys Mya Hatchette and Ryan Davis are pleased to inform you of an upcoming live webinar. We think this program may be of particular interest and would like to personally invite you to attend. Read full description and register online here. Commercial Tenant Notifications: Priorities and Pitfalls Whether the rights and obligations of a … Read more

WHWW Becomes a 2019 CREW National Sponsor

WHWW Becomes a 2019 CREW National Sponsor

WHWW is pleased to announce that it is the 2019 Bronze National Sponsor of the CREW Network. Commercial Real Estate Women (CREW) Program Partners are cornerstone supporters of CREW Network programs and initiatives that impact the commercial real estate industry. This year, CREW Network Convention and Marketplace will be held from Sept. 25-27, 2019 at … Read more

WHWW Named a 2019 Best Law Firm by Best Lawyers©

WHWW was recently named a 2019 “Best Law Firm” by U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers©. Several of the firm’s areas of practice were recognized in the report, including Banking & Finance Law, Business Organizations, Commercial Litigation, Corporate Law, Litigation – Banking & Finance, Real Estate Law and Trusts & Estates Law. Firms … Read more