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Exxon Prevails in $200 Million Tax Penalty Case

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On January 13, 2021, the US District Court for the Northern District of Texas ruled in favor of Exxon Mobil Corporation (“Exxon”) in its battle against the government over tax penalties. Exxon filed amended returns for its...more

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The Reasonable-Basis Defense: Waiver of Attorney-Client Privilege?

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This Holland & Knight alert is not focused on the structured trust advantaged repackaged securities (STARS) transaction or the economic substance doctrine, which were the primary issues before the U.S. Court of Appeals for...more

Baker Donelson

In-house Bout: Company Privilege Overshadows Advice-of-Counsel Defense

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"Legal told me I could do that." This phrase is one of the more common get-out-of-jail-free cards for corporate employees whose actions subject them to civil liability. A recent shift in the law, however, has determined that...more

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Corporate Investigations & White Collar Defense - September 2015

No Dog Days of August for the SEC—A Recap of a Busy Month - Why it matters: Who says there is a government slowdown in August? Not for the SEC. August 2015 turned out to be very busy indeed for the agency, which...more

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