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Indian Law: Alert - August 25, 2008

The Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) requires that designated “financial institutions” implement and maintain anti-money laundering (AML) programs. Tribal casinos have been des­ignated as BSA “financial institutions” since 1996. The IRS has stepped up its efforts at moni­toring Tribal casino BSA compliance, and plans to continue and expand these audits. This Alert provides an overview of what to expect during the course of an IRS BSA audit.

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Business and Tax: Alert - August 27, 2008

In a significant, taxpayer-friendly pronouncement, the IRS ruled that a total return swap, the return of which is calculated by reference to a broadly based real estate index, does not give rise to a U.S. real property interest (USRPI) for purposes of Section 897. Rev. Rul. 2008-31 is noteworthy for non-U.S. persons investing synthetically in U.S. real estate related assets for at least two reasons which will be discussed, along with other issues, in this alert.

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Renewable and Alternative Energy

How the New Energy Law Will Impact Your Business
 
 June 18, 2008
 
Lawrence Curtin - Tallahassee
Frederick R. "Fred" Dudley- Tallahassee
James M. "Jim" Ervin- Tallahassee
D. Bruce May- Tallahassee
Mia L. McKown- Tallahassee
Lawrence Sellers- Tallahassee
Karen Walker - Tallahassee

How the New Energy Law Will Impact Your Business: HB7135 passed the House and Senate during Florida's legislative session this year, and has been signed by Governor Charlie Crist. This comprehensive bill will impact virtually every sector of our state’s economy, including: the utility, construction and transportation industries, as well as local governments, renewable energy, biofuel, solid waste and recycling companies.

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