Superior Court of the District of Columbia

COURT DISMISSES "MERITLESS" PRIVATELY-BROUGHT TAX CASE AGAINST SPORTS TEAM OWNER JASON LEVIEN

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Saturday, October 14, 2023
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 WASHINGTON, Oct. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The D.C. Superior Court dismissed the privately-brought tax case against D.C. United owner Jason Levien. The case was brought by a former D.C. United employee, Christopher Deubert, now Senior Counsel in the Labor Relations practice at Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete, who represented himself in the matter. The Court sided with the D.C. Attorney General ("OAG") who investigated Deubert's accusations, found them "meritless," and concluded that Mr. Levien owed no taxes. A link to the decision can be found here.

Key Points: 
  • The Court sided with the D.C. Attorney General ("OAG") who investigated Deubert's accusations, found them "meritless," and concluded that Mr. Levien owed no taxes.
  • Deubert filed a D.C. False Claims Act ("FCA") case against the owner of his former employer after he and D.C. United parted ways in 2021.
  • "This case wasted more than two years of the District Government's time," said CEO and Co-Chairman of D.C. United, Jason Levien.
  • I am grateful for today's court ruling dismissing this matter, and I know the District is as well."

Civil Rights Advocates Call on D.C. City Council to Scuttle Legislation That Would Subject D.C. Black Residents to Implicit Bias and Unconstitutional Arrests

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Thursday, September 21, 2023
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D.C. Council's approval of jump outs would increase distrust between the Black community and the police.

Key Points: 
  • D.C. Council's approval of jump outs would increase distrust between the Black community and the police.
  • In a misguided attempt to combat increased crime rates, Chair Pinto proposed subjecting D.C. residents to unconstitutional searches and seizures, including tactics called "jump outs.
  • The legislation Chair Pinto proposed would legalize jump outs for individuals the police divine are on probation or parole for gun offenses.
  • Berkeley, has found these MPD practices to be discriminatory and leading to disproportionate stops of Black residents.

KLAFTER LESSER LLP ANNOUNCES THAT THE CONSTITUTIONALITY OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA'S RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT FOR SEMIPUBLIC ORGANIZATIONS TO OBTAIN A TAX EXEMPTION WILL SOON BE RIPE FOR DETERMINATION

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Wednesday, March 22, 2023
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That Clause prohibits a State, including the District, from discriminating against out-of-State entities when they participate in the State's economy.

Key Points: 
  • That Clause prohibits a State, including the District, from discriminating against out-of-State entities when they participate in the State's economy.
  • No other State imposes a residency requirement on semipublic institutions for such tax exemptions.
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Former Department of Justice Senior Official Rejoins Latham

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Tuesday, December 6, 2022
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WASHINGTON, Dec. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Latham & Watkins LLP1 is pleased to announce that Kevin Chambers has rejoined the firm's Washington, D.C. office as a partner in the White Collar Defense & Investigations Practice and member of the Litigation & Trial Department. Chambers returns to Latham after serving as Director for COVID-19 Fraud Enforcement and Associate Deputy Attorney General at the US Department of Justice (DOJ). He brings substantial senior government experience across white collar investigations, litigation, and regulatory enforcement matters.

Key Points: 
  • Chambers returns to Latham after serving as Director for COVID-19 Fraud Enforcement and Associate Deputy Attorney General at the US Department of Justice (DOJ).
  • Michele Johnson, Global Chair of Latham's Litigation & Trial Department, added: "Kevin is a phenomenal addition to our Litigation & Trial team and we're thrilled to welcome him back to Latham.
  • Latham & Watkins works in cooperation with the Law Firm of Salman M. Al-Sudairi, a limited liability company, in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
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Arizona Supreme Court Selects Tyler Technologies’ Enterprise Supervision Solution

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Thursday, November 3, 2022
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Tyler Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: TYL) announced that it has signed an agreement with the Arizona Supreme Court for Tylers Enterprise Supervision solution to support Arizonas 15 Adult Probation Departments, including the Superior Court in Maricopa County the fourth-most populous county in the U.S.

Key Points: 
  • Tyler Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: TYL) announced that it has signed an agreement with the Arizona Supreme Court for Tylers Enterprise Supervision solution to support Arizonas 15 Adult Probation Departments, including the Superior Court in Maricopa County the fourth-most populous county in the U.S.
  • The Arizona Supreme Court serves 15 counties in the state with more than seven million people, so we knew we needed to select a comprehensive solution to help us manage our complex probation and supervision needs, said Dave Byers, state court administrator, Arizona Supreme Court.
  • The court selected Tylers Enterprise Supervision solution as it offers them a single, comprehensive solution that provides full case monitoring and reporting for probation.
  • We are excited to provide the Arizona Supreme Court with our premier supervision and probation solution, said Brian McGrath, president of Tylers Courts & Justice Division.

Greenberg Traurig's Colin W. Fraser, Bradley Marsh, Cris K. O'Neall, and Ruben Sislyan to Present at Council on State Taxation 2022 Property Tax Workshop

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Thursday, September 15, 2022
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LOS ANGELES, Sept. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP's Bradley R. Marsh, co-managing shareholder of the San Francisco office and co-chair of the U.S. State and Local Tax Practice, Orange County Shareholders Colin W. Fraser and Cris K. O'Neall, and Los Angeles Associate Ruben Sislyan will speak at the Council on State Taxation 2022 Property Tax Workshop Sept. 13-15 in Denver, Colorado.

Key Points: 
  • This workshop will cover the latest property tax issues and trends, including a review of recent developments in property tax legislation and litigation throughout the United States.
  • O'Neall focuses his practice on ad valorem property tax and assessment counseling and litigation (appeal hearings and trials).
  • Sislyan focuses his practice on California state and local tax controversies at the audit, administrative, and judicial levels.
  • Greenberg Traurig's multidisciplinary tax team works closely with clients to address these and other tax planning needs, as well as tax controversies and litigation issues.

Greenberg Traurig's Colin W. Fraser, Bradley Marsh, Cris K. O'Neall, and Ruben Sislyan to Present at Council on State Taxation 2022 Property Tax Workshop

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Tuesday, September 13, 2022
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LOS ANGELES, Sept. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP's Bradley R. Marsh, co-managing shareholder of the San Francisco office and co-chair of the U.S. State and Local Tax Practice, Orange County Shareholders Colin W. Fraser and Cris K. O'Neall, and Los Angeles Associate Ruben Sislyan will speak at the Council on State Taxation 2022 Property Tax Workshop Sept. 13-15 in Denver, Colorado.

Key Points: 
  • This workshop will cover the latest property tax issues and trends, including a review of recent developments in property tax legislation and litigation throughout the United States.
  • O'Neall focuses his practice on ad valorem property tax and assessment counseling and litigation (appeal hearings and trials).
  • Sislyan focuses his practice on California state and local tax controversies at the audit, administrative, and judicial levels.
  • Greenberg Traurig's multidisciplinary tax team works closely with clients to address these and other tax planning needs, as well as tax controversies and litigation issues.

SURVIVOR OF SEX-TRAFFICKING FILES LAWSUIT AGAINST FAIR GIRLS AND ITS FORMER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR FOR SYSTEMIC RACE DISCRIMINATION IN EMPLOYMENT

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Tuesday, December 14, 2021
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She alleges that Fair Girls and its former Executive Director, Erin Andrews, created a racially hostile work environment and subjected her and other employees of color to systematic discrimination, including disparaging Black neighborhoods, Black employees, and Black survivors.

Key Points: 
  • She alleges that Fair Girls and its former Executive Director, Erin Andrews, created a racially hostile work environment and subjected her and other employees of color to systematic discrimination, including disparaging Black neighborhoods, Black employees, and Black survivors.
  • She further alleges that Fair Girls and Ms. Andrews retaliated against her when she reported their race discrimination.
  • Among other reports, she advocated that Fair Girls recognize Juneteenth, the federal holiday that commemorates the 1865 emancipation of African American slaves.
  • Ms. Sutton is supported in her lawsuit by seven former employees who attest to the race discrimination they either observed or suffered at Fair Girls.

Emile C. Thompson Appointed as Interim Chairman of the D.C. Public Service Commission

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Wednesday, December 1, 2021
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Washington, DC, Dec. 01, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Emile C. Thompson of the Public Service Commission of the District of Columbia (Commission) was appointed today by Mayor Muriel Bowser as the Interim Chairman of the Commission.

Key Points: 
  • Washington, DC, Dec. 01, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Emile C. Thompson of the Public Service Commission of the District of Columbia (Commission) was appointed today by Mayor Muriel Bowser as the Interim Chairman of the Commission.
  • It is a great honor to be appointed todayas Interim Chairman for the Commission.
  • Prior to the Commission, Chairman Thompson was an Assistant United States Attorney in the U.S.
  • Chairman Thompson was born in Washington, D.C. and currently resides there with his wife and children.

Emile C. Thompson Appointed as Interim Chairman of the D.C. Public Service Commission

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Wednesday, December 1, 2021
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Washington, D.C., Dec. 01, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Public Service Commission of the District of Columbia - Emile Thompson of the Public Service Commission of the District of Columbia (Commission) was appointed today by Mayor Muriel Bowser as the Interim Chairman of the Commission.

Key Points: 
  • Washington, D.C., Dec. 01, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Public Service Commission of the District of Columbia - Emile Thompson of the Public Service Commission of the District of Columbia (Commission) was appointed today by Mayor Muriel Bowser as the Interim Chairman of the Commission.
  • It is a great honor to be appointed todayas Interim Chairman for the Commission.
  • Prior to the Commission, Chairman Thompson was an Assistant United States Attorney in the U.S.
  • Chairman Thompson was born in Washington, D.C. and currently resides there with his wife and children.