Artificial intelligence is not just about chatbots. Increasingly, it is used by government for enforcement, and boards need to prepare for that, just as they need to get ready for upcoming climate disclosure requirements....more
5/21/2024
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Antitrust Provisions ,
Artificial Intelligence ,
Capital Markets ,
Climate Change ,
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Financial Services Industry ,
Machine Learning ,
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New Rules ,
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Spinoffs ,
Tax-Free Spin-Offs ,
Taxation ,
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White Collar Crimes
In an article last year, we discussed the increased pressure companies face to separate businesses that are not deemed “core,” and why tax-free spin-offs and similar transactions may be the most appealing way to achieve this....more
On April 12, 2024, the Treasury Department (Treasury) and Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issued proposed regulations (89 FR 25980 and 89 FR 25829) on the excise tax on stock buybacks enacted as part of the Inflation Reduction...more
4/18/2024
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Capital Markets ,
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Share Buybacks ,
Stock Repurchases ,
Tax Liability ,
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