Significant Federal Tax Developments for Businesses in 2018
This article summarizes changes made by the federal tax law enacted near the end of 2017, known as the “Tax Cuts and Jobs Act” (“TCJA”). This law substantially alters the tax landscape…
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Putting the Opportunity in Opportunity Zones: New Tax Law Creates Incentives to Invest in Low-Income Communities
The Tax Cut and Jobs Act, signed into law on December 22, 2017, created a new tax incentive program designed to attract both institutional and “impact investors” to make long-term investments in…
In the Community: Featuring Partner AnneElise Goetz
In her free time, AnneElise Goetz dedicates her efforts to organizations focused on empowering young women to seek leadership roles in the fields of law, government and business. She also is active…
Higgs Fletcher & Mack recognized by U.S. News in “Best Law Firms” ranking
Higgs Fletcher & Mack, a San Diego-based, full-service law firm for almost 80 years, announced it was recognized by U.S. News – Best Lawyers® in its 2019 “Best Law Firms” ranking. The…
San Diego La Raza Lawyers Association Scholarship Fund Dinner
HFM was well represented at the San Diego La Raza Lawyers Association Scholarship Fund Annual Dinner & Gala. The dinner serves as the biggest fundraiser of the year to support Latino law…
HFM Sponsors San Diego County Bar Foundation Benefit
Higgs, Fletcher & Mack was proud to sponsor San Diego County Bar Foundation’s 21st annual “An Evening in La Jolla”. The San Diego County Bar Foundation is the charitable arm of the…
Brower and Hack Celebrate USD School of Law’s Law Firm Challenge
Sandy Brower and Susan Hack celebrated University of San Diego School of Law’s annual Law Firm Challenge with Stephen Ferrulo, Dean of USD School of Law. The Law Firm Challenge is designed to…
Las Siete Partidas
It is important to note the long-standing cultural traditions, minds, and documents that have affected jurisprudence in Texas because these artifacts of the past hold those in the legal profession to the…
HFM Sponsors Voices For Children Starry Starry Night
HFM was proud to sponsor Voices for Children’s 16th annual Starry Starry Night gala dinner. Voices for Children is a non-profit organization that believes every child deserves a safe and permanent home and…
Don’t Have Your Head in the Sand: New Regulations on National Origin Discrimination
Recently-enacted regulations greatly expand and clarify the definition of workplace discrimination based on national origin in California. The new regulations increase the factors that can be used to prove discrimination, harassment, and/or…