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Financial Services Legislative and Regulatory Update -- May 20‚ 2013

by Abby Matousek, Jason M. Rosenstock | Mintz Levin - Public Finance on 5/20/2013

In This Issue: Leading the Past Week; Legislative Branch; Executive Branch; and Upcoming Hearings. Excerpt from Leading the Past Week - The conflation of three scandals clearly tainted President Obama...more

Under The Dome: Inside The Maine State House 5-17-13

by Avery T. Day, John D. Delahanty, Andrea Cianchette Maker | Pierce Atwood LLP on 5/17/2013

Under the Dome: Inside the Maine State House is a weekly update that provides a high-level overview of recent activity at the Maine State House. Governor’s Fourth and Fifth Vetoes of the Session Sustained - Last week,...more

Jeffrey DeBoer on the intersection of Washington and commercial real estate [Video]

by Greentarget on 5/10/2013

John Corey, Founding Partner of Greentarget, interviews Jeffrey De Boer, President and Chief Executive Officer of The Real Estate Roundtable, on the intersection of Washington and commercial real estate....more

Under The Dome: Inside The Maine State House 5-10-13

by Avery T. Day, John D. Delahanty, Andrea Cianchette Maker | Pierce Atwood LLP on 5/10/2013

Under the Dome: Inside the Maine State House is a weekly update that provides a high-level overview of recent activity at the Maine State House. On May 7th, the full Senate voted to confirm Governor LePage’s nomination of Tim...more

Is the Menu Now Set? Joint Committee on Taxation Releases Report on Ways and Means Working Group Process

by Mary Burke Baker, Michael W. Evans, Andrés Gil, Karishma Shah Page, Stefanos Roulakis, Ryan J. Severson | K&L Gates LLP on 5/8/2013

On Monday, May 6, the Joint Committee on Taxation (“JCT”) published a report on the work of the 11 House Ways and Means Committee Working Groups on tax reform. This alert provides background on the report and possible next...more

Sweeping Maine Tax Reform Proposal Announced

by Sarah Beard, Jonathan Block, Kris Eimicke | Pierce Atwood LLP on 5/3/2013

A bipartisan group of 11 legislators have proposed an overhaul of Maine’s tax system, including major changes to the individual and corporate income tax, property tax, sales tax, and estate tax. ...more

White House Budget Proposes Numerous Tax Changes as Congressional Tax-Writing Committees Focus on Reform

by Armando Gomez, Paul McLaughlin, Cary Pugh | Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP on 5/3/2013

On April 10, 2013, the White House released its proposed budget for fiscal year 2014. The budget contains significant tax proposals related to renewable energy, research and job creation, as well as numerous changes affecting...more

Financial Services Legislative and Regulatory Update -- April 29‚ 2013

by Abby Matousek, Jason M. Rosenstock | Mintz Levin - Public Finance on 5/1/2013

In This Issue: Leading the Past Week; Legislative Branch; and Executive Branch. Excerpt from Leading the Past Week - The past week could be best described by one word. Chaos. In the House, a scheduled...more

Investing In Georgia: Economic Development Newsletter - April 2013

by King & Spalding on 5/1/2013

Welcome to King & Spalding's economic development news bulletin, Investing in Georgia. In this edition, you will find: - A report from two key leaders of the Georgia General Assembly regarding the recently concluded...more

Under The Dome: Inside The Maine State House 4-26-13

by Avery T. Day, John D. Delahanty, Andrea Cianchette Maker | Pierce Atwood LLP on 4/26/2013

Major Tax Reform Proposal Starts to Take Shape - This week, the Maine media reported that Senator Woodbury is leading a bipartisan effort to draft a major tax reform proposal. This proposal will likely propose changes...more

A Month in UK Employment Law - April 2013

by Peta-Anne Barrow, Daniel Ornstein, Jennifer Wheater | Proskauer Rose LLP on 4/16/2013

It has been a busy period for those involved in drafting employment legislation. In our January 2013 edition, we summarised various expected changes to employment law. Since then, these changes have been debated and...more

Tax Bills Take Center Stage

by John Knapp | Winthrop & Weinstine, P.A. on 4/15/2013

On Thursday of this week, the Senate Tax Reform Division adopted its recommendations for the Senate Omnibus Tax Bill. Much of the attention on that bill focused on the proposed reduction in the State sales tax from 6.875% to...more

In Time of Austerity, President’s 2014 Budget Prioritizes Clean Energy Funding

by Bryan M. Stockton | Mintz Levin - Energy & Clean Technology on 4/11/2013

After two months of delay, the Obama Administration released its proposed 2014 budget on April 10. The 244-page document outlines the President’s spending priorities for the coming fiscal year. The proposal calls for $1...more

Congress Returns from Spring Recess

by Mintz Levin on 4/9/2013

Congress returns to Washington today after a two-week district work period. As we enter the second quarter of the year, we are likely to see continued debate and some progress on: Budget & Appropriations; Presidential...more

Energy & Clean Tech Connections: Your Law Firm Link to Industry News -- April 2013

by Mintz Levin - Energy & Clean Technology on 4/5/2013

In the April edition of Energy & Clean Technology Connections, we’ve gathered recent information from a wide variety of sources in an effort to keep you abreast of what’s new in the world of clean energy. We draw your...more

Readjustment of Taxation of Free Floating Dividends and of Fiscal Unity – Current Legislative Procedures

by Valentina Farle, Rainer Schmitt | K&L Gates LLP on 4/2/2013

Reform of taxation of free floating dividends for corporate income tax purposes The German Parliament (Bundestag) and the German Federal Council (Bundesrat) reached an agreement regarding the taxation of free floating...more

Investing In Georgia: Economic Development Newsletter - March 2013

by King & Spalding on 4/1/2013

Welcome to King & Spalding's economic development news bulletin, Investing in Georgia. In this edition, you will find: - A report regarding the ongoing battle by state and local officials to preserve access to the...more

Instant Messaging: “Vote-A-Rama” Provides Rare Insight into Tax Reform

by Mary Burke Baker, Michael W. Evans, Andrés Gil, Karishma Shah Page, Ryan J. Severson | K&L Gates LLP on 3/29/2013

By a vote of 50-49, the Senate passed its FY14 budget resolution (S. Con. Res. 8) at 5:00 a.m. last Saturday – the first time the Senate has passed a budget resolution in four years. The budget resolution is significant in...more

India at the Crossroads

by A. Tracy Gomes | McDermott Will & Emery on 3/26/2013

India possesses a dynamic and growing economy—one its government portrays as business friendly—and actively encourages continued foreign direct investment. At the same time, aggressive transfer pricing enforcement, including...more

Tax-Exempt Financing Provisions on the Table as Congress Considers Tax Reform

by Kathleen M. Nilles, Kenneth W. Parsons | Holland & Knight LLP on 3/26/2013

Recent legislative discussions concerning tax reform have included the potential elimination of several federal provisions long considered sacred to state and local governments and untouchable by federal policymakers. Those...more

Energy And Environment Update -- March 18, 2013

by Jordan Collins, David Leiter, Neal Martin, Bryan M. Stockton | Mintz Levin - Environmental Law on 3/19/2013

In This Issue: Energy and Climate Debate; Congress; Administration; Department of Energy; Environmental Protection Agency; Interior Department; Nuclear Regulatory Commission; Department of Housing; International;...more

If You're Not At the Table, You're On the Menu: Ways and Means Working Groups Solicit Input on Tax Reform

by Mary Burke Baker, Michael W. Evans, Andrés Gil, Karishma Shah Page, Ryan J. Severson | K&L Gates LLP on 3/8/2013

Comprehensive tax reform is the top priority of the congressional tax-writing committees this year. In continuation of several years of work on this issue, the House Ways and Means Committee recently unveiled the next stage...more

Tax Law Update: House Ways & Means Proposals for Financial Products Tax Reform

by Orrick - Structured Finance Group on 2/26/2013

On January 24, the House Committee on Ways & Means released a discussion draft of legislative provisions (the “Draft”) that would make fundamental changes in the taxation of certain financial products, including the treatment...more

House Ways and Means Proposals for Financial Products Tax Reform

by Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP on 2/26/2013

On January 24, 2013, the House Committee on Ways & Means released a discussion draft of legislative provisions (the “Draft” or the “Proposal”) that would make fundamental changes in the taxation of certain financial products....more

Energy And Environment Update -- February 17, 2013

by David Leiter, Sarah Litke | Mintz Levin - Environmental Law on 2/20/2013

In This Issue: Energy and Climate Debate; Congress; Department of Defense; Department of Energy; Department of Interior; Environmental Protection Agency; Federal Energy Regulatory Commission; Government Accountability...more

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Financial Services Legislative and Regulatory Update -- May 20‚ 2013

Under The Dome: Inside The Maine State House 5-17-13

Jeffrey DeBoer on the intersection of Washington and commercial real estate [Video]

Under The Dome: Inside The Maine State House 5-10-13

Is the Menu Now Set? Joint Committee on Taxation Releases Report on Ways and Means Working Group Process

Sweeping Maine Tax Reform Proposal Announced

White House Budget Proposes Numerous Tax Changes as Congressional Tax-Writing Committees Focus on Reform

Financial Services Legislative and Regulatory Update -- April 29‚ 2013

Investing In Georgia: Economic Development Newsletter - April 2013

Under The Dome: Inside The Maine State House 4-26-13

A Month in UK Employment Law - April 2013

Tax Bills Take Center Stage

In Time of Austerity, President’s 2014 Budget Prioritizes Clean Energy Funding

Congress Returns from Spring Recess

Energy & Clean Tech Connections: Your Law Firm Link to Industry News -- April 2013

Readjustment of Taxation of Free Floating Dividends and of Fiscal Unity – Current Legislative Procedures

Investing In Georgia: Economic Development Newsletter - March 2013

Instant Messaging: “Vote-A-Rama” Provides Rare Insight into Tax Reform

India at the Crossroads

Tax-Exempt Financing Provisions on the Table as Congress Considers Tax Reform

Energy And Environment Update -- March 18, 2013

If You're Not At the Table, You're On the Menu: Ways and Means Working Groups Solicit Input on Tax Reform

Tax Law Update: House Ways & Means Proposals for Financial Products Tax Reform

House Ways and Means Proposals for Financial Products Tax Reform

Energy And Environment Update -- February 17, 2013

Jeffrey DeBoer on the intersection of Washington and commercial real estate [Video]

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