In this second episode of our Ropes & Gray podcast series addressing emerging issues for fiduciaries of 401(k) and 403(b) plans to consider as part of their litigation risk management strategy, ERISA & benefits partner Josh Lichtenstein and benefits principal
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Disputing Tax, published by Ropes & Gray, focuses on legal issues related to tax controversies and disputes. The blog covers topics such as tax litigation, IRS enforcement, tax settlements, and regulatory developments affecting taxpayers and tax professionals. It also addresses emerging areas like digital asset taxation, international tax compliance, and the impact of new tax legislation and directives on various industries, including private equity and retirement plans. The blog provides analysis of court decisions, government policies, and tax authority guidance relevant to tax dispute resolution and compliance strategies.
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The CFTC Signals New Era in Enforcement of Cryptocurrency Trading with Action Against Antivirus Software Pioneer John McAfee
For the first time, the United States Commodity Futures Trading Commission (“CFTC”) filed a complaint alleging a manipulative scheme involving digital assets.The CFTC’s complaint, filed on March 5, 2021 in the Southern District of New York, charged antivirus software creator…
Upcoming & Noteworthy Tax Controversy Events
Please Join Us! ABA Virtual 21st Annual U.S. and Europe Tax Practice Trends Conference: Kat Gregor is co-chair of the ABA’s Virtual 21st Annual U.S. and Europe Tax Practice Trends Conference, taking place March 22-25, 2021. The conference will…
3 Takeaways From Intel Retirement Plan Leaders’ ERISA Win
This article was originally published by Law360 on Feb. 16, 2021.
The status of alternative investments as viable options on 401(k) plan menus received a significant boost on Jan. 21, as a California federal judge granted defendants’ motion to dismiss…
Podcast: The Evolving Regulatory Landscape for ERISA Plan Fiduciaries—The Biden Administration & ESG and Proxy Voting Rules
Welcome to the first 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 fiduciary process and litigation risk management strategy.
In this episode, ERISA…
Upcoming & Noteworthy Events
Please Join Us! ABA/IBA/IFA Virtual 22nd Annual U.S. and Europe Tax Practice Trends Conference: Kat Gregor is co-chair of the ABA/IBA/IFA’s Virtual 22nd Annual U.S. and Europe Tax Practice Trends Conference, taking place March 28-April 1, 2022. The conference…
Consolidated Appropriations Act (CAA) Phase 4 Stimulus Package—Highlight of Certain Key Tax-Related Provisions in the CAA
On December 21, 2020, a bipartisan agreement was reached on the Consolidated Appropriations Act 2021 (CAA or Phase 4 Stimulus), in furtherance of the fourth phase of the federal government’s response to the COVID-19 crisis. (The bill was passed on…
Updated Interest Deductibility Guidance Released by the IRS under Section 163(j)
On July 28, 2020, the Treasury Department and the IRS issued final and proposed regulations (the “Final Regulations” and “New Proposed Regulations”) under Section 163(j) of the Internal Revenue Code (the “Code”). The Final Regulations and New Proposed Regulations amend…
Podcast: Disputing Tax: What is a Corporation? Charleston Area Medical Center and the New Carried Interest Regulations
In this episode of Ropes & Gray’s podcast series Disputing Tax, Franziska Hertel, an associate in the tax practice, is joined by Kat Gregor, a tax partner and tax controversy group co-founder, and Brittany Cvetanovich, counsel in the tax practice,…
IRS Memo Sheds Light on Process for Designating Cases for Litigation
The IRS recently published a memorandum that provides guidance on the process of designating certain cases or issues for litigation (the “IRS Memo”). When a case or issue is designated for litigation, a taxpayer’s ability to try to resolve that…