IRS Recognizes Same Sex Marriages, Even if States Do Not

Bilzin Sumberg is proud to announce that Partners Josh A. Kaplan and David S. Resnick have been elevated to serve as Co-Heads of the firm’s Joint Venture Practice, further strengthening the firm’s capabilities in structuring complex real estate and corporate joint venture transactions.

Bilzin Sumberg has awarded the 2025 Martin A. Schwartz Mentor of the Award to Real Estate Partner James Shindell and to the late Shawn Wolf, former Practice Group Leader for Tax & Private Wealth, in recognition for their commitment to mentoring junior attorneys at the firm.

Effective March 1, 2026, FinCEN’s new Residential Real Estate Rule will require nationwide reporting for certain non-financed residential property transfers to specific entities, including some trusts. These expanded disclosure obligations carry significant civil and criminal penalties for non...