On November 20, 2020, Sharon L. McCarthy participates in a panel entitled “Defenses to Tax Crimes: Attacking Willfulness” as part of the IRS Representation Conference. Panel information: tax crimes are specific intent crimes—requiring the violation of a known legal duty. The panel explores when a potential mental impairment should be
NEW YORK CITY, NY (September 29, 2020) – Kostelanetz & Fink is pleased to announce that 10 attorneys at the firm have been selected for inclusion in the 2020 New York Metro Super Lawyers list, recognizing the firm’s experience and skill in the areas of Tax, Criminal Defense: White Collar,
Sharon L. McCarthy, a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers (ACTL), completed her term as Vice Chair of the Federal Criminal Procedure Committee and was appointed as Chair of the Committee for the 2020-2021 committee year. The ACTL recently published a white paper drafted by members of the
Kostelanetz & Fink, LLP, is pleased to share that our offices in New York and D.C. have continued to grow. This summer was particularly exciting as we were joined by three summer associates and five new paralegals. K&F HOSTS THREE SUMMER ASSOCIATES This year, we welcomed three summer associates, including
NEW YORK (Aug. 27, 2020) — Eight Kostelanetz & Fink attorneys have been recognized by U.S. News – Best Lawyers® in the 2021 edition of The Best Lawyers in America The K&F lawyers who have been selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America by their peers are: Megan Brackney for Tax Law in New York;
“One of the Top Tax Boutiques in the Country,” “A Deep Bench and a Stellar Reputation” NEW YORK, NY (May 5, 2020) – Kostelanetz & Fink LLP is pleased to share that Chambers and Partners has recognized the firm and five attorneys in its 2020 USA Guide in the areas of tax controversy, tax fraud, tax law, and
In a recent Global Investigations Review article by James Thomas entitled “Lacklustre Early Cooperation Fuelled US Tax Evasion Penalty to Israeli Bank,” Sharon L. McCarthy reacted to the announcement by the US Department of Justice (DOJ) on April 30, 2020 that Bank Hapoalim’s Swiss subsidiary had pleaded guilty to conspiring with US
By Sharon L. McCarthy The CPA Journal March 2020 Edition Brian Nelson Booker has the dubious distinction of being the first person criminally charged by the Department of Justice (DOJ) with allegedly making false statements in connection with the IRS’s Streamlined Domestic Offshore Program (SDOP). The former CPA is now a
By Sharon L. McCarthy and Jay R. Nanavati For the Defense December 2019, Vol. 4, Issue 4 Every criminal defense attorney knows that being indicted is a life-changing event for a client. In many cases, white-collar clients have never even been issued a traffic ticket and often are highly respected in their business
NEW YORK CITY, NY (September 12, 2019) – Kostelanetz & Fink is pleased to announce that nine attorneys at the firm, including seven partners, have been selected for inclusion in the 2019 New York Metro “Super Lawyers” list, recognizing the firm’s experience and skill in the areas of Tax, Criminal
