Business Organization, Tax Law, Energy & Utilities Law

Tax-Efficient Capital Vehicles for Unregulated Utilities: REITs, MLPs and Up-Cs Considered

by Nickolas Gianou, David Levy, Sean Shimamoto | Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP on 5/15/2013

Over the last several years, a confluence of political and market developments have made capital for renewable energy projects harder to come by, which has affected the ability of unregulated affiliates of public utilities...more

MoFo New York Tax Insights - Volume 4, Issue 5 - May 2013

by Open Weaver Banks, Hollis L. Hyans, Kara M. Kraman, Irwin M. Slomka | Morrison & Foerster - State + Local Tax... on 5/14/2013

In This Issue: New York Enacts Significant Changes to Related Member Royalty Add-Back Law; Nuclear Power Plant That Produces Steam and Water to Generate Electricity Not Eligible for Investment Tax Credit; Appellate...more

Master Limited Partnership Parity Act, Nuclear Waste, and the Investment Tax Credit– ML Strategies Weekly Energy and Environmental...

by Mintz Levin - Energy & Clean Technology on 5/6/2013

This week’s Energy & Environment Update recaps the very busy past week for energy and environmental issues both on and off Capitol Hill. Senator Coons introduced the Master Limited Partnership Parity Act on Wednesday. ...more

Proposition 39 – Analysis and Status of Implementation Current as of: 2/14/13

by Constantine Baranoff | Kronick, Moskovitz, Tiedemann & Girard on 2/22/2013

In November 2012, Proposition 39 was approved by the voters of California. Prior to Proposition 39, corporations were given two options to calculate their state tax liability under California law. Proposition 39 eliminated...more

PA Tax Law News - February 2013

by James Fritz, Timothy J. Horstmann, Megan F. Luck, Sharon R. Paxton, Randy Varner | McNees Wallace & Nurick LLC on 2/15/2013

In This Issue: PA Governor Proposes Corporate Tax Cuts; Add-Back Legislation Reintroduced; PA Supreme Court Issues Business/Nonbusiness Income Decision; Philadelphia Property Reassessments; Commonwealth Court Addresses...more

Congress Approves The American Taxpayer Relief Act Of 2012, Preventing "Fiscal Cliff"

by Christopher Abrams, Alicia Kirkpatrick, D. Scott Lindstrom, William J. Sanders, David N. Zimmerman | Polsinelli on 1/22/2013

After much contention,Congress passed the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012, and President Obama signed the legislation on January 2, 2013. The Act avoids automatic sunset provisions that were scheduled to take effect...more

President Obama Signs "Fiscal Cliff" Legislation into Law

by Edward Beckwith, John Lehrer II, Michael Nydegger, Jeffrey Paravano, Edward Ptaszek, Jr., Paul Schmidt, Christopher Swift, William J. Weber | BakerHostetler on 1/4/2013

As you likely have heard, the President signed the American Taxpayer Relief Act (H.R. 8) (the "Act") on January 2, 2013. The Act, popularly known as the "fiscal cliff" legislation, permanently extends the Bush era tax cuts...more

Perspectives on Real Estate - Fall 2012

by Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP on 12/2/2012

In This Issue: - Energy Consumption Data Reporting in California – AB 1103 and 531 - Real Estate and Construction Risk Management: Tips to Ensure Your Status as an Additional Insured - Attention: New Foreign Tax...more

Under the Dome: Inside the Maine State House 10.19.12

by Pierce Atwood LLP on 10/22/2012

Augusta, ME - Under the Dome: Inside the Maine State House provides a high-level overview of recent activity at the Maine State House. If you would like more specific information regarding an item in this newsletter or...more

Mining E-Review: September 2012 - Proposed Tax Changes Negatively Affect Foreign Investments in Canadian Mining Companies

by Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP on 9/17/2012

Canadian tax amendments proposed on August 14, 2012 (the Proposals) could adversely affect structures, commonly used in the mining sector, involving Canadian corporations with foreign subsidiaries....more

No-Action Relief Excludes Tax Blocker Entity from Definition of Investment Company

by Morrison & Foerster LLP on 9/13/2012

On August 30, 2012, the SEC’s Division of Investment Management said that it would not recommend enforcement action if an oil and natural gas company implementing an alternative capital structure did not register as an...more

U.S. Tax Proposals to Help the Renewable Energy Industry

by Dechert LLP on 6/19/2012

A variety of tax proposals are now under consideration in the U.S. that, if enacted, could help to stimulate investment in U.S. renewable energy projects. One proposal would expand the beneficial tax attributes of...more

Congress Proposes Expanding Master Limited Partnerships to Renewable Energy & Biofuel Projects

by Mintz Levin - Energy & Clean Technology on 6/19/2012

On Friday, June 15, Senator Chris Coons (D-DE) introduced S.3275, the bipartisan “MLP Parity Act,” a bipartisan bill that would amend Section 7704 of the tax code by enabling Master Limited Partnerships (MLPs) to own and...more

Tax Communiqué - March 31 2012

by Heenan Blaikie LLP on 4/2/2012

Scientific Research & Experimental Development Program Budget 2012 provides significant changes to the funding model for scientific research and experimental development. This involves an increase in the amount of direct...more

Washington Insight - March 2012

by King & Spalding on 3/8/2012

We are pleased to present this issue of Washington Insight, a bi-weekly newsletter containing information about emerging issues of importance in the Administration, the Executive Branch and Congress. If you have any questions...more

Pennsylvania and West Virginia Move Tax-Break Bills to Lure Petrochemical Plant, Hundreds of Jobs

by Duane Morris LLP on 3/1/2012

Originally published in Marcellus Shale Law and Policy Update A legislative proposal that would expand Pennsylvania's tax-incentive zones is one of the lures the state is using to convince Shell Oil Company to...more

"Obama Administration Proposes Significant Tax Changes"

by Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP on 2/16/2012

On February 13, 2012, the Obama administration released its proposed budget for fiscal year 2013, which includes a number of proposals relating to tax incentives for research and investments in renewable energy property, and...more

Nigerian Oil and Gas Local Content Development Act

by Oserogho & Associates on 8/29/2011

The Nigerian Oil and Gas Industry Content Development Act seeks to revolutionary increase the level of Nigerians participating in the very lucrative oil and gas industry in Nigeria....more

Minnesota Government Update - May 24, 2011

by Winthrop & Weinstine, P.A. on 5/25/2011

Minnesota Legislature Stands Adjourned – for now! The Minnesota Legislature met its constitutional deadline for adjournment of midnight, May 23, and adjourned as required. The final hours of the regular legislative session...more

PA Tax Law News- May 2011

by McNees Wallace & Nurick LLC on 5/24/2011

IN THIS ISSUE:Payment For Use Of Coin-Operated Air Vending Machine Not Subject To Sales Tax; Recent Real Estate Tax Decisions; Real Estate Assessment Deadlines Approaching; PA TAX TIPS - Sales & Use Tax Exclusions;...more

Legal Framework for Foreign Investment & Establishment of Business Entities in Vietnam with Alex Larkin

by International Lawyers Network on 4/1/2011

Following Mr. Thao's presentation on the Vietnamese Lawyers Federation and the history of the legal industry in Vietnam, the delegates turned their attention to Alex Larkin, who talked about the legal framework for foreign...more

Energy & Clean Technology Alert - Court: Tax Equity Partnerships Promote Congressional Intent

by Mintz Levin on 2/3/2011

Tax credit investors received a big boost from the U.S. Tax Court in Historic Boardwalk Hall LLC v. Commissioner, 136 TC No. 1 (January 3, 2011). The court upheld a partnership structured to generate historic rehabilitation...more

PA TAX LAW NEWS - January 2011

by McNees Wallace & Nurick LLC on 1/26/2011

In This Issue: - PA BUDGET WATCH - MARCELLUS SHALE TAX ISSUES AND OPPORTUNITIES - PA TAX TIPS - LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE ISSUES STUDY OF PENNSYLVANIA PROPERTY TAX ASSESSMENT SYSTEM - PA SALES & USE TAX NOTES -...more

Renewable Energy Update - October 19, 2010

by Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis... on 10/20/2010

In this issue: California launching green jobs website; RENEWABLE ENERGY FOCUS - Solar energy proponents push California to adopt 'feed-in tariff' for individual power producers; Solar industry will approach 1 GW for the...more

PA Tax Law News- July 2010

by McNees Wallace & Nurick LLC on 9/10/2010

IN THIS ISSUE: State & Local Tax Seminars; PA Reinstates Voluntary Compliance Program; Jim Fritz Selected for Inclusion in “The Best Lawyers in America”; Commonwealth Court Addresses Calculation of Insurance Company...more

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