Tax Law – May 24, 2012

by Morrison & Foerster LLP on 5/1/2012

Beginning on 1 April 2013, the UK Government will reduce the rate of corporation tax payable in the UK on profits arising from patents and some other forms of intellectual property (“IP”). The reduced tax rate implemented by...more

by Mintz Levin on 4/17/2012

On April 5, 2012, the Massachusetts Senate unanimously passed a bill that aims to curb rising energy costs and expand renewable energy development. Senate Bill (SB) 2214, a bill “Relative to Competitively Priced Electricity...more

by Fraser Milner Casgrain LLP on 3/23/2012

Does your business make use of Scientific Research and Experimental Development (“SR&ED”) tax deductions and credits? If so, take note – major changes to the program will likely be announced in the upcoming federal budget,...more

by Sheehan Phinney Bass + Green PA on 2/10/2012

In this issue: Minimizing the Risk of Data Theft Through Cloud Computing Keeping Up with Technology and Ahead of Your Competition Imagine the following: Your business has a banner year, but one of...more

by Sutherland Asbill & Brennan LLP on 1/8/2012

In 2011, the Department of Labor (DOL) continued a fairly active program of issuing individual exemptions from the prohibited transaction rules of ERISA. These rules generally prohibit, among other things: -Sale and...more

by King & Spalding on 12/22/2011

Russia’s accession to the World Trade Organization (WTO) will create opportunities to increase exports of pharmaceutical products and medical devices. On 16 December 2011, WTO Members accepted the terms of the Russian...more

by Darrin Mish, Tampa Tax Attorney on 12/12/2011

The IRS will be employing a new system designed to ensure greater tax compliance. SAS, a business analytics software and services company, has won a $6.25 million contract to support IRS’ new electronic Return Review Program...more

by Baker & McKenzie Australia on 10/4/2011

This is the October 2011 edition of the Life Sciences Update. In this issue: - R&D tax offset legislation passed by Parliament - Raising the Bar - Interchangeability of drugs, not doses -...more