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Tax Controversy Coronavirus Thought Leadership

By Kat Gregor, Elizabeth Julia Smith, Isabelle Farrar & COVID-19 Developments Team

April 20, 2021

In response to the Coronavirus (COVID-19), the tax controversy group has put together a chart detailing tax controversy-related developments as they arise. Please refer to the following list of recent tax and tax controversy-related alerts and original articles for additional insight and guidance. For a comprehensive list of related thought leadership, please refer to the COVID-19 landing page. Tax Controversy Coronavirus Developments: Court, Federal and State-by-State Updates (Last Updated February 4, 2021) American Jobs Plan …

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Kat Gregor and Elizabeth Smith Appointed to Law360 Editorial Advisory Boards

By Kat Gregor & Elizabeth Julia Smith

April 20, 2021

Kat Gregor, tax partner and co-founder of the tax controversy group, was recently appointed to Law360’s 2021 Tax Authority International Editorial Advisory Board. In addition, Elizabeth Smith, tax controversy counsel, was recently appointed to Law360’s 2021 Tax Authority State & Local Editorial Advisory Board. The purpose of these boards, according to the announcements, is “to provide feedback on Law360’s coverage and expert insight on how best to shape future coverage.” To learn more about Kat and the other elected…

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European Data Protection Board Adopts Two Opinions on Draft UK Adequacy Decisions

By Clare Sellars

April 16, 2021

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In encouraging news for UK-based organizations involved in the processing of personal data, the European Data Protection Board (EDPB) has adopted two Opinions on the draft UK adequacy decisions which, if approved, would allow the transfer of personal data from the European Economic Area (EEA) to the UK to continue freely. The first Opinion (Opinion 14/2021) relates to the GDPR and considers general data protection issues and also government access to personal data transferred from…

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Edward McNicholas Presents at Cybersecurity Docket Incident Response Forum Masterclass

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April 15, 2021

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Data, privacy & cybersecurity partner and co-chair Edward McNicholas (Washington, D.C.) presented at the Cybersecurity Docket Incident Response Forum Masterclass 2021 “Incident Response – State of Play” virtual panel on April 8. The event was geared to legal and compliance professionals who are critical during the aftermath of a data security incident. Ed and the panelists addressed topics including current industry trends, cybersecurity insurance markets, cybersecurity certifications, threat containment as well as ransomware…

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Anderson v. Intel—A Test Case Regarding the Prudence of Adding Alternative Investments to Defined Contribution Plan Menus

By Amy Roy & Aneisha Worrell

April 15, 2021

In this third episode in a series of Ropes & Gray podcasts addressing emerging issues for fiduciaries of 401(k) and 403(b) plans to consider as part of their litigation risk management strategy, litigation & enforcement partner Amy Roy and benefits consultant Aneisha Worrell discuss some key takeaways from Anderson v. Intel Corp. Investment Policy Committee, the first case to date to address the prudence question under ERISA of including private equity and hedge fund investments…

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Trump Must Face an Investigation in New York About His Taxes, According to Lawyer

By María González Calvet

April 15, 2021

Following a ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court, former President Donald Trump will have to face an investigation in New York. María González Calvet, litigation & enforcement partner and former United States federal prosecutor, details the scope of this decision in which Trump, as a U.S. citizen, must provide his tax returns to New York state prosecutors. Trump has for years waged a fierce legal battle through his attorneys to avoid scrutiny of his financial…

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Upcoming & Noteworthy Tax Controversy Events

By Tax Controversy Team

April 14, 2021

President Biden’s Tax Plan: Beyond the First 100 Days. Elizabeth Smith and tax partner David Saltzman will participate in a Boston Bar Association (BBA) webinar titled “President Biden’s Tax Plan: Beyond the First 100 Days” on May 19, 2021. The webinar will discuss the substantive aspects of the tax changes in the Rescue Plan, proposed tax changes that we are likely to see enacted in both parts of the Recovery Plan, and the various…

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PTAB Masters One Week Away!

By Scott McKeown

April 12, 2021

Free Program Spans April 19-22nd For those seeking some PTAB-related CLE programming this spring, look no further than IPWatchdog. The inaugural PTAB Masters™ program, will be presented by IPWatchdog® next week, April 19-22nd. Each day the webinar will provide a different PTAB related topic. Tune in each day for 2-3 hours of interactive content. I am pleased to chair this program together with Robert Greene Sterne. The inaugural program will provide the patent…

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Proposed Washington Privacy Act Gets a Different Set of Teeth with Private Right of Action for Injunctive Relief

By Kevin Angle, Danielle Bogaards & Raffi Teperdjian

April 8, 2021

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The proposed Washington Privacy Act (WPA) continues to move forward with new enforcement provisions, including a limited private right of action. The Washington House Committee on Civil Rights and Judiciary narrowly approved the so-called “striker” amendment, which would enable state residents to sue companies for injunctive relief over alleged violations; but does not allow suit for monetary damages. The bill had already passed in the Washington Senate by a vote of 48-1.…

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Connecticut Provides 2020 Tax Relief for Telecommuting Employees

By Lee Allison, Isabelle Farrar & Richard Rowley

April 7, 2021

Connecticut has passed a bill that provides tax relief for 2020 only for employees working remotely who would have potentially had their wages taxed by two states (H.B. 6516) The bill provides particular relief to Connecticut residents who are required to pay income taxes for the 2020 tax year to other states that use some version of the “convenience of the employer” rule, for example, providing relief to Connecticut residents who telecommuted to…

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Tax Controversy Coronavirus Thought Leadership

Kat Gregor and Elizabeth Smith Appointed to Law360 Editorial Advisory Boards

European Data Protection Board Adopts Two Opinions on Draft UK Adequacy Decisions

Edward McNicholas Presents at Cybersecurity Docket Incident Response Forum Masterclass

Anderson v. Intel—A Test Case Regarding the Prudence of Adding Alternative Investments to Defined Contribution Plan Menus

Trump Must Face an Investigation in New York About His Taxes, According to Lawyer

Upcoming & Noteworthy Tax Controversy Events

PTAB Masters One Week Away!

Proposed Washington Privacy Act Gets a Different Set of Teeth with Private Right of Action for Injunctive Relief

Connecticut Provides 2020 Tax Relief for Telecommuting Employees

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