The number one question I get, even before becoming GABA's president, is "What is GABA?" It's a great question to ask any organization and an especially interesting one for the Greater Alameda Business Association.

The Greater Alameda Business Association (GABA) invites local business owners and members of the public to their monthly networking mixer Sept. 20 from 6 to 7:30 p.m.

Scott Dallas, the newest member of GABA, is a solo attorney whose practice is geared towards serving individuals and small business owners in the East Bay with business, employment and intellectual property issues.

Scott Dallas, the newest member of GABA, is a solo attorney whose practice is geared towards serving individuals and small business owners in the East Bay with business, employment and intellectual property issues.

Local Alameda mother and attorney Cassandra C. Massey started her estate law practice soon after her son, William, was born about two and a half years ago. Cassandra's focus, estate planning for families with minor children, has parents turning their heads to help plan their children's futures.

The Taxpayer Advocate Report to Congress regarding Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Collection Practices expressed concern about the IRS collection procedures for IRS debt when it inflicts "unnecessary or disproportionate harm" on the taxpayer.