Firm Newsletter | November 2024
Dear Clients and Friends:
We write to update you on recent activities at FRB.
First, we are excited to announce that Managing Partner Kenneth Falcon has been honored with the 2024 Long Island Business News 40 Under Forty Award for his exceptional leadership and community involvement. Join us in congratulating Ken! You can learn more about the event here.
Next, FRB is proud of its second consecutive ranking in the Chambers and Partners 2025 New York: Long Island Regional Spotlight Guide for Corporate/Commercial Law. FRB is the only law firm on Long Island to earn this distinction. Learn more about this recognition here.
Also, we are proud to celebrate the Honorable Ruth Kraft, Chair of the Labor & Employment Practice Group, who has been named a 2024 Power Women ICON honoree at the Power Women of Long Island 30th Anniversary celebration by Schneps Media. This honor recognizes Ruth’s distinguished career marked by leadership, legal excellence, and dedication to empowering others. Learn more here.
Lastly, FRB was pleased to assist client Janie and Jack, part of Go Global Retail’s platform, in its acquisition of HATCH Collection, a premier maternity fashion brand. You can learn more about the transaction here. Congratulations to Go Global Retail and Janie and Jack on this significant milestone!
From all of us at FRB, we wish you a Happy Thanksgiving!
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Drafting and Administering Wills: The Most Effective Strategies for Crafting Comprehensive Wills
- Join FRB Vice Managing Partner Matthew E. Rappaport, Esq., LL.M. alongside other legal professionals and explore cutting-edge strategies for creating comprehensive wills, covering essential provisions, tax considerations, will validity, and more. Earn CLE credit by attending.
- Learn more and register here.
Check Out Our Latest Podcasts
How Tax Works - Ep. 12
Self-Employment Tax on Partners, Net Investment Income Tax, & Soroban Capital Partners LP v. Comm'r (Part II)
- In this episode of How Tax Works, FRB Partner Matthew E. Foreman, Esq., LL.M. continues his discussion of self-employment taxes, the ongoing tax saga of a hedge fund’s partners trying to convince the IRS that they are “limited partners, as such”, and the somewhat-related Net Investment Income Tax. This episode is for anyone who is starting, operating, structuring, or wondering about how income tax structuring interplays with other kinds of taxes, especially if you listened to the first part.
- Listen to the episode here.
Block & Order #22
Embracing Innovation: SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce on Crypto Regulation
- FRB Partners Moish E. Peltz, Esq. and Kyle M. Lawrence, Esq. kick off the season with an interview with special guest Commissioner Hester Peirce from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. She offers insights on what it is like to work at the SEC, NFTs as IP assets, crypto use cases, regulatory framework, and much more. This is an episode you don't want to miss!
- Watch the episode here.
Check Out the Latest News from our Blog
Unchained Spotlights Block & Order’s Exclusive Interview with SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce
- Moish E. Peltz, Esq. and Kyle M. Lawrence, Esq. are featured in a recent article by Unchained following their interview with SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce on the Block & Order podcast. The article highlights their discussion on NFTs, stablecoins, and the SEC’s approach to crypto regulation. Read more.
No Tax on Tips: Pragmatic Tax Proposal or Populist Tax Policy Nightmare?
- Presidential candidates are pushing for a "No Tax on Tips" policy, but how will it affect workers and the tax system? FRB Taxation Partner Matthew E. Foreman, Esq., LL.M. and Taxation Associate Megan E. Wilson, Esq., LL.M. explore the potential impact on tipping culture and tax equity in their latest article. Read more.