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November 05, 2024
Trump Victory Boosts GOP Push To Extend 2017 Tax Law
Former President Donald Trump's projected reelection early Wednesday gave GOP lawmakers a strong boost in their efforts to renew major parts of the 2017 tax law that will expire next year, further dimming Democrats' hopes of promoting tax fairness by increasing rates on wealthy corporations and individuals.
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November 05, 2024
Trump Has Official Immunity. What About His Aides?
Whether the U.S. Supreme Court's decision on presidential immunity extends to subordinates who follow a president's orders has become a more pressing question in the wake of Donald Trump's projected election win, according to legal experts.
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November 05, 2024
How Trump Can Quash His Criminal Cases
Donald Trump's projected victory at the polls also translates to a win in the courts, as the second-term president will have the power to end both of his federal criminal cases. And the U.S. Supreme Court's decision on presidential immunity would shield him from any consequences for ordering his charges to be dismissed, experts say.
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November 05, 2024
An Early Look At Trump's Supreme Court Shortlist
Former President Donald Trump was projected to win the 2024 presidential election early Wednesday morning. With his return to power and the Republicans' success in securing the U.S. Senate majority, Trump may now get the chance to appoint two more justices to the U.S. Supreme Court, cementing the court's conservative tilt for decades to come.
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November 05, 2024
GOP's Senate Win Hands Future Of The Judiciary To Trump
Republicans were projected to take back the White House and Senate and possibly the House early Wednesday, putting the GOP in position to back Donald Trump's agenda and his slate of young, conservative judicial nominees.
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November 05, 2024
The Firms With An Inside Track To A New Trump Admin
Law firms that have represented Donald Trump and the Republican Party on everything from personal legal woes to election-related lawsuits could see the risks of that work pay dividends as Trump is projected to secure a second term in office.
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November 05, 2024
$2.2B Reorg Of UK Group Was Tax-Driven, Tribunal Says
An agricultural company's £1.7 billion ($2.2 billion) purchase of shares between subsidiaries was primarily conducted to avoid taxes, not to reorganize its U.K. business structure, based on the reactions of its officials to the transaction, the First-tier Tribunal said.
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November 05, 2024
HMRC Tells High Court It Can Tax Canadian Bank's Oil Income
HM Revenue & Customs has the right to tax loan payments made to the Royal Bank of Canada relating to oil-drilling rights in the North Sea under the terms of a bilateral agreement, it told the British Supreme Court in the appeal of its case against the bank.
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November 05, 2024
Netflix Europe Offices Raided In Tax Fraud Probe
French and Dutch authorities raided Netflix's offices in the two countries as part of an investigation into possible tax fraud by the streaming giant, news outlets reported Tuesday.
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November 05, 2024
Australia Clarifies Thin Capitalization Rules Interactions
The Australian Taxation Office clarified that the country's new thin capitalization rules must be applied after both transfer pricing and debt deduction creation rules following amendments to the country's tax rules.
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November 05, 2024
Crypto Council Seeks Delay In Digital Asset Broker Regs
The IRS should delay the effective date of a requirement in the digital assets broker regulations that calls for identifying units of the assets in the broker's custody until the agency clarifies the provision, a global council of cryptocurrency companies said in a letter released Tuesday.
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November 05, 2024
2nd Circ. Urged To Rethink Dual Citizen's FBAR Penalties
A dual U.S.-French citizen found liable for tax penalties by the Second Circuit for hiding millions of dollars in foreign accounts asked the court Tuesday to reconsider, saying American authorities demanded she participate in a deposition that would have put her in legal jeopardy abroad.
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November 05, 2024
Sweden Exploring Tax Incentive For R&D
Sweden is hoping to craft an internationally competitive research and development tax incentive and is looking to other countries in the European Union and the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development for inspiration, its Ministry of Finance said.
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November 05, 2024
Japan, Greece Tax Treaty To Take Effect In December
The Japanese and Greek governments agreed Tuesday in Athens that their tax treaty will enter into force in 30 days and will impact taxes levied on financial accounting years beginning next year, the Japanese Ministry of Finance said in a news release.
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November 05, 2024
On The Ground: How Attorneys Safeguarded The Election
Attorneys were working tirelessly Tuesday to support citizens and election workers on the final day of voting in what is expected to be one of history's closest and most contentious presidential contests.
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November 04, 2024
2nd Circ. Rejects Man's Challenge To IRS Lien For $4.2M
The U.S. Tax Court correctly found that the IRS appeals office didn't abuse its powers by approving the agency's federal tax lien to collect $4.2 million from a man with a court-ordered payment plan, the Second Circuit said.
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November 04, 2024
Kenya Eyes 300% Tax Increase In Digital Tax Expansion
Kenya is looking at replacing its 1.5% digital services tax with a 6% levy aimed at the country-sourced revenue of a wider set of nonresident digital service providers, including apps for ride-hailing and food delivery, according to a report by the country's Finance Ministry.
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November 04, 2024
Ukrainian Pleads To $11M Tax Fraud, Immigration Scheme
A Ukrainian national charged for immigration fraud and money laundering has pled guilty and could face 20 years in prison, the U.S. Justice Department announced.
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November 04, 2024
Man Loses Extradition Fight Over $9M Romanian Tax Fraud
A man convicted twice of tax fraud in Romania can be extradited despite the fact that a warrant was missing details about his second conviction because those details were later supplied, a London court has ruled.
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November 04, 2024
Justices Won't Hear UBS Suit Over Disclosed Account Info
The U.S. Supreme Court declined Monday to hear a couple's suit accusing UBS of fraudulently flagging an account to the Internal Revenue Service in violation of civil provisions under the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act.
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November 01, 2024
Previously Taxed Profit Rules Due By Year's End, Official Says
The Internal Revenue Service will publish the first tranche of long-awaited regulations on offshore earnings and profits previously taxed in the U.S. before the end of the year, an agency counsel said Thursday.
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November 01, 2024
Brazil Should Adopt Latest Pillar 2 Safe Harbor, NFTC Says
Brazil should include the latest updates to globally agreed-upon safe harbors in its legislation to enact an international minimum tax agreement known as Pillar Two, according to the National Foreign Trade Council, which said these measures help prevent double taxation.
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November 01, 2024
Couple Tries To Block IRS Summons Issued For Spain
A couple asked a California federal court to block an IRS summons for their financial information issued on behalf of Spain, saying the demand is tantamount to a fishing expedition meant to help the foreign government prosecute them.
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November 01, 2024
Taxation With Representation: Kirkland, Davis Polk, Wachtell
In this week's Taxation with Representation, BC Partners sells its majority equity interest in GardaWorld, Lone Star Funds sells specialty chemicals company AOC to Nippon Paint Holdings, Crescent Biopharma takes GlycoMimetics private, and Francisco Partners buys AdvancedMD from Global Payments.
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November 01, 2024
Danish Tax Agency To Settle With Atty In $2.1B Tax Fraud Suit
Denmark's tax authority has agreed to settle with an attorney whom it has accused of helping clients claim fraudulent tax refunds in a sprawling $2.1 billion case, according to a letter by its attorney in New York federal court.
EU Secures VAT Reform Deal To Fit Digital Economy
The European Union is preparing to adapt the bloc's value-added tax rules for the growing digital economy, including e-invoicing on cross-border transactions, after a long-awaited agreement announced Tuesday.
Hedge Fund Lawyer Denies Role In £1.4B Cum-Ex Fraud
The former top lawyer at a hedge fund accused of defrauding Denmark's tax authority of £1.4 billion ($1.8 billion) told a London trial Monday he had no knowledge of cum-ex trading fraud at the business.
NOL Rules May Retain Favorable Approach, IRS Counsel Says
New proposed regulations governing business net operating losses that could retain a popular provision allowing some businesses expanded use of those losses are a priority to be published next year, a top Internal Revenue Service lawyer said.
EU Secures VAT Reform Deal To Fit Digital Economy
The European Union is preparing to adapt the bloc's value-added tax rules for the growing digital economy, including e-invoicing on cross-border transactions, after a long-awaited agreement announced Tuesday.
Hedge Fund Lawyer Denies Role In £1.4B Cum-Ex Fraud
The former top lawyer at a hedge fund accused of defrauding Denmark's tax authority of £1.4 billion ($1.8 billion) told a London trial Monday he had no knowledge of cum-ex trading fraud at the business.
NOL Rules May Retain Favorable Approach, IRS Counsel Says
New proposed regulations governing business net operating losses that could retain a popular provision allowing some businesses expanded use of those losses are a priority to be published next year, a top Internal Revenue Service lawyer said.
Featured Stories
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Trump Victory Boosts GOP Push To Extend 2017 Tax Law
Former President Donald Trump's projected reelection early Wednesday gave GOP lawmakers a strong boost in their efforts to renew major parts of the 2017 tax law that will expire next year, further dimming Democrats' hopes of promoting tax fairness by increasing rates on wealthy corporations and individuals.
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Trump Has Official Immunity. What About His Aides?
Whether the U.S. Supreme Court's decision on presidential immunity extends to subordinates who follow a president's orders has become a more pressing question in the wake of Donald Trump's projected election win, according to legal experts.
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How Trump Can Quash His Criminal Cases
Donald Trump's projected victory at the polls also translates to a win in the courts, as the second-term president will have the power to end both of his federal criminal cases. And the U.S. Supreme Court's decision on presidential immunity would shield him from any consequences for ordering his charges to be dismissed, experts say.
Expert Analysis
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Striking A Balance Between AI Use And Attorney Well-Being
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As the legal industry increasingly adopts generative artificial intelligence tools to boost efficiency, leaders must note the hidden costs of increased productivity, and work to protect attorneys’ well-being while unlocking AI’s full potential, says Ed Sohn at Factor.
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Empathy In Mediation Offers A Soft Landing For Disputes
Experiencing a crash-landing on a recent flight underscored to me how much difference empathy makes in times of crisis or stress, including during mediation, says Eydith Kaufman at Alternative Resolution Centers.
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How Judiciary Can Minimize AI Risks In Secondary Sources
Because courts’ standing orders on generative artificial intelligence and other safeguards do not address the risk of hallucinations in secondary source materials, the judiciary should consider enlisting legal publishers and database hosts to protect against AI-generated inaccuracies, say attorneys at Lankler Siffert & Wohl.
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How Attorneys Can Break Free From Career Enmeshment
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Ambitious attorneys can sometimes experience career enmeshment — when your sense of self-worth becomes unhealthily tangled up in your legal vocation — but taking the time to discover and realign with your core personal values can help you recover your identity, says Janna Koretz at Azimuth Psychological.
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Lawyers With Disabilities Are Seeking Equity, Not Pity
Attorneys living with disabilities face extra challenges — including the need for special accommodations, the fear of stigmatization and the risk of being tokenized — but if given equitable opportunities, they can still rise to the top of their field, says Kate Reder Sheikh, a former attorney and legal recruiter at Major Lindsey & Africa.
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Judicial Committee Best Venue For Litigation Funding Rules
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The Advisory Committee on Civil Rules' recent decision to consider developing a rule for litigation funding disclosure is a welcome development, ensuring that the result will be the product of a thorough, inclusive and deliberative process that appropriately balances all interests, says Stewart Ackerly at Statera Capital.
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The Strategic Advantages Of Appointing A Law Firm CEO
The impact on law firms of the recent CrowdStrike outage underscores that the business of law is no longer merely about providing supplemental support for legal practice — and helps explain why some law firms are appointing dedicated, full-time CEOs to navigate the challenges of the modern legal landscape, says Jennifer Johnson at Calibrate Strategies.
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How Cos. Can Build A Strong In-House Pro Bono Program
During this year’s pro bono celebration week, companies should consider some key pointers to grow and maintain a vibrant in-house program for attorneys to provide free legal services for the public good, says Mary Benton at Alston & Bird.
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Home Canning Makes Me A Better Lawyer
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Making my own pickles and jams requires seeing a process through from start to finish, as does representing clients from the start of a dispute at the Patent Trial and Appeal Board through any appeals to the Federal Circuit, says attorney Kevin McNish.
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Use The Right Kind Of Feedback To Help Gen Z Attorneys
Generation Z associates bring unique perspectives and expectations to the workplace, so it’s imperative that supervising attorneys adapt their feedback approach in order to help young lawyers learn and grow — which is good for law firms, too, says Rachael Bosch at Fringe Professional Development.
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Congress Can And Must Enact A Supreme Court Ethics Code
As public confidence in the U.S. Supreme Court dips to historic lows following reports raising conflict of interest concerns, Congress must exercise its constitutional power to enact a mandatory and enforceable code of ethics for the high court, says Muhammad Faridi, president of the New York City Bar Association.
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What To Make Of Dueling Corporate Transparency Act Rulings
Although challenges to the Corporate Transparency Act abound — as highlighted by recent federal court decisions from Alabama and Oregon taking opposite positions on its constitutionality — the act is still law, so companies should comply with their filing requirements or face the potential consequences, say attorneys at Lowenstein Sandler.
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Pop Culture Docket: Justice Lebovits On Gilbert And Sullivan
Characters in the 19th century comic operas of Gilbert and Sullivan break the rules of good lawyering by shamelessly throwing responsible critical thought to the wind, providing hilarious lessons for lawyers and judges on how to avoid a surfeit of traps and tribulations, say acting New York Supreme Court Justice Gerald Lebovits and law student Tara Scown.