“Taxmagedden” is looming and if Congress fails to reach an agreement by December 31, 2012, current favorable tax laws will expire including: • The $5.120 million gift and estate tax exemption will drop to $1 million. • Estate tax rates will increase from 35.00% to...
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Understanding Employer Identification Numbers (EINs) for New or Acquired Businesses
What is an EIN? An EIN, or Employer Identification Number, identifies your business entity to the federal government. In most cases, you will need an EIN if you are starting a new business or purchasing an existing business. You may also require an EIN, or a new EIN,...
The Utah Lis Pendens: Protected Notice or Wrongful Lien?
The wrongful lien statute allows for removal of any encumbrance against property if the lien is wrongful. A lis pendens can be a wrongful lien if it was recorded before litigation commenced involving title to or an interest in real property. A lis pendens effectively...
Economic Summit Held in Cedar City
The Cedar City Area Chamber of Commerce recently held its fourth annual Economic Summit. David Westwood, a member of the Chamber’s Board of Directors and a Senior Associate at Snow Jensen & Reece, chaired this year’s Summit. The Summit was well attended and...
Legal Briefings: Commercial landlord refuses to refund deposit
This article first appeared on St. George News under the Snow Jensen & Reece column “Legal Briefings.” Matthew Ence is an attorney with the law firm of Snow, Jensen & Reece. The content in this column should not be construed as legal advice or as a substitute...
Avoid Costly Mistakes in the Litigation and Appellate Process
If a litigant is not careful, much time and resources may be wasted on technicalities. Assume, for example, you wish to appeal a case to the Utah Court of Appeals. The judge issued a ruling or the jury entered a verdict with which you disagree. It is axiomatic that a...
Economic Instability has Legal Consequences for Your Business
By J. David Westwood, Associate— Last week, the government released its latest snapshot of the job market, which raised some concerns regarding whether the economic recovery is running out of steam. The economy reportedly shed approximately 131,000 jobs and the...