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5 08, 2014

BB&D Member Jim Deutsch Prevails in the Missouri Supreme Court on Litigation over August 5 Ballot Measure

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Jim Deutsch represented Speaker of the House Tim Jones. On July 18, in an unprecedented Friday afternoon opinion, the Court dismissed the challenge. The decision became final on July 23. As a result, Missouri voters will get a chance to decide on Constitutional Amendment 5. Contact us for a Consultation Have a legal issue or question? We invite you to contact us today to talk with one of our knowledgeable attorneys. 314-863-1500 or info@bbdlc.com. Over the last two decades Blitz, Bardgett and Deutsch has earned a respected reputation in the legal community as a top-flight litigation, real estate and business transactional firm based in St. Louis, Missouri, 120 S. Central Ave., 63105, with offices in Jefferson City and Columbia. [...]

20 06, 2014

BB&D Named “Best Law Firm” by St. Louis Small Business Monthly

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Blitz, Bardgett & Deutsch, L.C. was named by St. Louis Small Business Monthly in the publication’s 2014 list of “Best Law Firms.” The list is published in St. Louis Small Business Monthly’s June 2014 issue and described as law firms “voted the best in St. Louis to help your business.” Contact us for a Consultation Have a legal issue or question? We invite you to contact us today to talk with one of our knowledgeable attorneys. 314-863-1500 or info@bbdlc.com. Over the last two decades Blitz, Bardgett and Deutsch has earned a respected reputation in the legal community as a top-flight litigation, real estate and business transactional firm based in St. Louis, Missouri, 120 S. Central Ave., 63105, with offices [...]

11 06, 2014

BB&D Client Receives 50% Reduction in Tax Bill Following Appeal to the State Tax Commission

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In a recent order, the Missouri State Tax Commission ruled that the St. Charles County Assessor had incorrectly assessed property owned by a Blitz, Bardgett & Deutsch client at more than twice its actual value. The property is improved with a multi-screen movie theater. After conducting an evidentiary hearing, the Tax Commission reduced the client’s 2011/2012 tax assessment, and thus its tax bill, by more than 50.5%. BB&D attorney Chris Bauman and other litigation team members represented the client during the appeal. The Tax Commission specifically acknowledged the effectiveness of BB&D’s written arguments and cross-examination. Contact us for a Consultation Have a legal issue or question? We invite you to contact us today to talk with one of [...]

11 06, 2014

BB&D Obtains Tax Exemption for Church; Saves North County Head Start Program

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St. Louis law firm Blitz, Bardgett & Deutsch civil litigation attorney Chris Bauman, assisted by other firm litigation team members, successfully represented a North Saint Louis County church in an appeal to the Missouri State Tax Commission (“STC”) asserting that the church’s property qualified for a property tax exemption. BB&D attorney Paul Woody filed testimony with the STC showing that the property was being used for charitable purposes consistent with the church’s mission and therefore the building qualified for a tax exemption. After reviewing the testimony, the County Assessor agreed to stipulate to the exemption. As a result of the settlement, the church will be able to continue its ongoing relationship with the building’s tenant, the YWCA, which uses [...]

28 05, 2014

Robert Blitz Selected as a Master Member in the Theodore McMillian Inn of Court, the St. Louis Chapter of the American Inns of Court

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American Inns of Court are designed to improve the skills, professionalism and ethics of the bench and bar. The local chapter was established by the Saint Louis University School of Law in 2010. It is named after Theodore McMillian, one of the first African-Americans admitted to the Saint Louis University School of Law in the 1940s and the first African-American to serve on the 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. The St. Louis chapter of the Inns of Court has more than 80 members, including state and federal judges, attorneys, law school students, and other members of the legal community. Its focus is on facilitating a sense of community in the legal profession, as well as promoting [...]

28 05, 2014

Bridget Nave Presenting at the Upcoming “Estate Planning From A to Z” CLE

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Bridget Nave will be a presenter at the upcoming CLE on June 23-24, 2014 at the Sheraton Clayton Plaza. She will present on the topics of Basic Tax Planning and Business Succession Planning. Contact us for a Consultation Have a legal issue or question? We invite you to contact us today to talk with one of our knowledgeable attorneys. 314-863-1500 or info@bbdlc.com. Over the last two decades Blitz, Bardgett and Deutsch has earned a respected reputation in the legal community as a top-flight litigation, real estate and business transactional firm based in St. Louis, Missouri, 120 S. Central Ave., 63105, with offices in Jefferson City and Columbia. BBD’s team of seasoned attorneys and notable up-and-coming associates are also recognized [...]

28 05, 2014

Jim Deutsch Moderates International Masters of Gaming Law Spring Conference

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BB&D member Jim Deutsch, recently moderated a panel at the International Masters of Gaming Law spring conference held in San Diego. Deutsch moderated the breakout session on Gaming License Investigation: Regulatory v. Police, with panelists Richard Lopes, Chair of the California Gaming Control Commission, Stephen Martino, Director of the Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Agency, Norman DesRosiers, tribal gaming consultant and Roger Morris, former head of the Colorado Gaming Control Board. “We discussed the growing pains of gaming regulatory investigations as the industry becomes more mature and how to foster efficient and fair investigations in the future,” noted Deutsch. The International Masters of Gaming Law is a non-profit association of gaming attorneys, regulators, educators, executives and consultants from [...]

28 05, 2014

BB&D named Gaming Law Firm of the Year in Missouri

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Blitz, Bardgett & Deutsch, LC named Gaming Law Firm of the Year in Missouri in the Global Awards 2014 issued by Corporate INTL. “We are constantly striving to deliver the best and most effective legal services to our gaming clients,” commented Jim Deutsch, the lead of the Gaming Practice at BB&D “and we are delighted in this recognition which confirms our success in all gaming related areas in Missouri.” Corporate INTL is an international business publication headquartered in the United Kingdom with a monthly magazine with over 70,000 subscribers across the globe and a monthly newsletter with a subscription in excess of 280,000. Contact us for a Consultation Have a legal issue or question? We invite you [...]

28 05, 2014

BB&D Represents Penn National Gaming, Inc. in Successful Spin-Off into REIT

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BB&D represented Penn National Gaming, Inc. (NASDAQ: PENN) as local Missouri counsel in the spin-off of its real-estate holdings into a new Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) called Gaming and Leisure Properties, Inc. (NASDAQ: GLPI). The spin-off closed on November 1, 2013. BB&D attorney Jim Deutsch handled all aspects of the transaction relating to Missouri gaming law, while BB&D attorneys Kevin Fleming and Bridget Nave handled all Missouri corporate and real estate aspects of the transaction. Contact us for a Consultation Have a legal issue or question? We invite you to contact us today to talk with one of our knowledgeable attorneys. 314-863-1500 or info@bbdlc.com. Over the last two decades Blitz, Bardgett and Deutsch has earned a respected reputation in the [...]

23 05, 2014

BB&D Handles Purchase of St. Louis County, Missouri Apartment Complex

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BB&D recently represented the purchasing entity in the purchase and financing of a multi-family apartment complex in St. Louis County, Missouri. BB&D attorneys Kevin Fleming and Bridget Nave handled all aspects of the transaction which closed in the first quarter of 2014. Contact us for a Consultation Have a legal issue or question? We invite you to contact us today to talk with one of our knowledgeable attorneys. 314-863-1500 or info@bbdlc.com. Over the last two decades Blitz, Bardgett and Deutsch has earned a respected reputation in the legal community as a top-flight litigation, real estate and business transactional firm based in St. Louis, Missouri, 120 S. Central Ave., 63105, with offices in Jefferson City and Columbia. BBD’s team of seasoned [...]