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April 09, 2026
UK Drafts Carbon Border Tax Rules To Match EU System
The U.K. tax authority released draft regulations on the country's carbon border tax regime Thursday that would broadly align it with the European Union's system for taxing carbon-intensive imports.
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April 09, 2026
Fate Of Wealth Tax Hangs In Balance In Hungary Election
The outcome of Hungary's parliamentary election Sunday could determine whether the country adopts a wealth tax, a proposal that feeds into wider debates in Europe around tax policy fairness and effectiveness.
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April 09, 2026
OECD Calls For Neutral Taxation As Growth Driver
Lawmakers should favor neutral tax policies such as value-added tax and certain property levies if they want to boost economic growth, the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development said in a report released Thursday.
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April 09, 2026
Insurance Body Calls For Changes To EU Tax Reform Plans
Insurance Europe has urged European Union lawmakers to give workplace pension institutions that are regulated as insurers the same fast-track dividend tax relief as other pension providers in tax reforms which are pending.
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April 08, 2026
Tax Court Limits Varian's Deemed Dividends Deduction
A deduction that California-based Varian Medical Systems was allowed for deemed dividends must be reduced by the amount of its corresponding foreign tax credit, the U.S. Tax Court held Wednesday.
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April 08, 2026
Oil Giants Owed Far More Tax Abroad Than In US, Report Says
Major U.S. energy companies continued to owe far more taxes abroad than domestically last year, with Exxon Mobil and Chevron each incurring less than 10% of their total liabilities from the federal government, the Financial Accountability and Corporate Transparency Coalition said in a report.
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April 08, 2026
Pryor Cashman Hires Tax Atty In NY From Curtis
Pryor Cashman LLP announced Tuesday that it has hired a former Curtis Mallet-Prevost Colt & Mosle LLP partner, touting her history advising businesses on complex tax matters across jurisdictions.
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April 08, 2026
Jamaica Saw $7.7B In Transfer Pricing Reports, OECD Says
Jamaica's tax authority saw a major boost in disclosures of transfer pricing transactions since overhauling its legal framework a decade ago, with transactions worth €6.6 billion ($7.7 billion) disclosed in the 2022-2023 fiscal year, the OECD said Wednesday in a report.
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April 08, 2026
Engineering Co. Owes £3M Contributions, UK Court Says
A Scotland-based engineering company is on the hook for £2.9 million ($3.9 million) in national insurance contributions, according to a U.K. appeals court, which held the company couldn't avoid contributions by moving employee contracts offshore.
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April 08, 2026
1 Year Later, How Tariffs Have Crept Into Real Estate Contracts
In the year since President Donald Trump's Rose Garden announcement of sweeping worldwide tariffs last April, real estate and construction lawyers have wrestled with how duties or potential duties fit into clients' deals, and sources recently shared more than half a dozen contract examples from the past year with Law360 Real Estate Authority.
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April 08, 2026
UK Gov't Expands Tax Relief For Startup Investment
The U.K.'s Labour government is expanding investment tax relief to unlock £100 million ($134.4 million) worth of funding for startups and early-stage businesses looking to grow, according to HM Treasury.
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April 08, 2026
Swiss Implement Guidance On Minimum Tax Safe Harbors
Switzerland is implementing OECD guidance on the 15% global minimum tax with regards to several safe harbors, including an exemption for U.S. companies, and the treatment of deferred tax assets, according to the country's tax authority.
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April 07, 2026
Rivera Kept $50M Venezuela Deal Quiet, Ex-Partner Says
The government's star witness took the stand Tuesday in the criminal case against former U.S. Rep. David Rivera of Florida, telling jurors that Rivera and others kept a $50 million consulting contract with a unit of Venezuela's state-owned oil company quiet because of concerns about how it would be perceived in Miami.
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April 07, 2026
Partnership Wants Tax Court To Reconsider Basis Question
A partnership asked the U.S. Tax Court to reconsider its finding that a company contributing a promissory note for a stake in the partnership had zero basis in the note, saying basis must be determined when a note is contributed, not at its conception.
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April 07, 2026
UK Oil Co. Can Avoid £167M Tax Assessment, Tribunal Says
A U.K. oil company isn't liable for a £167 million ($221 million) increase to its taxable profits because for tax purposes it shouldn't be treated as having acquired an oil-related business following an intra-group transfer, according to an Upper Tribunal decision published Tuesday.
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April 07, 2026
IRS Updates Foreign Housing Expense Limits For 2026
The Internal Revenue Service released adjustments Tuesday to the limitation on foreign housing expense deductions and exclusions for 2026.
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April 07, 2026
HMRC Clarifies Tax Relief For Investors Moving To UK
Individuals who moved to the U.K. in recent years have until the end of January 2028 to file for tax relief under the foreign income and capital gains regime, Britain's tax authority said in new guidance Tuesday.
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April 07, 2026
Floridian Says Jury Was Required Before $20M FBAR Fine
A dual U.S.-German citizen urged a Florida federal court to reject a magistrate judge's recommendation to uphold a nearly $20 million tax judgment for undisclosed foreign bank account information, contending the judge failed to recognize a recent change in the law about access to jury trials.
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April 08, 2026
CORRECTED: HMRC Takes On New Powers As Tax Dodge Measures Kick In
HM Revenue and Customs has assumed new powers to tackle tax fraud and evasion as key parts of new legislation take effect, including tougher rules on construction industry schemes and penalties for promoters of tax avoidance arrangements. Correction: A previous version of this article misstated which HMRC reforms took effect on April 6. The error has been corrected.
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April 06, 2026
Chewy Investor Settles Suit Against BC Partners For $29.5M
A Chewy Inc. investor has brokered a $29.5 million deal with BC Partners that, if finalized, would settle the investor's derivative suit that alleged BC Partners saddled Chewy investors with potential tax liabilities following a financially unfair downstream merger involving PetSmart Inc., the parties told the Delaware Chancery Court on Monday.
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April 06, 2026
IRS' Proposed Voluntary Disclosure Rule Could Be Dissuasive
The IRS has proposed relaxing the 75% civil fraud penalty for participants in its voluntary disclosure program, but a corresponding 90-day deadline for complying with all payment and filing requirements could discourage some taxpayers from coming forward.
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April 06, 2026
Germany, Italy Ask EU For Windfall Tax On Energy Companies
Germany, Italy, Spain, Austria and Portugal have asked the European Union to create a windfall profits tax on energy companies so governments can finance relief for spiking oil prices fueled by the U.S. and Israel's war with Iran, the EU and three finance ministries told Law360 on Monday.
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April 06, 2026
Activewear Co. Fabletics Sued Again For Tariff Refunds
Fabletics, the activewear company cofounded by actress Kate Hudson, was hit with a proposed class action in California federal court Friday alleging it is improperly pocketing tariff surcharges from customers and is refusing to commit to refunds, weeks after a similar suit was filed in Illinois state court.
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April 06, 2026
Int'l Tax In March: Tariff Refunds Coming Amid New Disputes
Tariffs dominated the headlines in March, with the process for refunding those illegally imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act being set up — and customers demanding their cut from businesses. Here, Law360 looks at these and other international tax developments from last month.
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April 03, 2026
Iran War's Trade Fallout Likely To Spread Beyond Oil, Fertilizer
The war in Iran has already shocked oil and gas prices worldwide and stakeholders expect further U.S. trade consequences related to the conflict including supply chain constraints, cost increases across a variety of goods, and industries and new geopolitical responses as the conflict continues.
Expert Analysis
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Litigation Inspiration: Reframing Document Review
For attorneys — new ones especially — there is much fulfillment to find in document review by reflecting on how important, interesting and pleasant it can be, says Bennett Rawicki at Hilgers Graben.
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3 Ways To Train Junior Lawyers In 30 Minutes Or Less
Today’s junior lawyers are experiencing a skills gap due to pandemic-era disruptions, but firms can help bring them up to speed by offering high-impact skill building content in bite-sized, interactive training sessions, say Stacey Schwartz at Katten, Diane Costigan at Winston & Strawn and Lauren Tierney at Freshfields.
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The Bar Needs More Clarity On The Discovery Objection Rule
Almost 10 years after Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 34 was amended, attorneys still seem confused about what they should include in objections to discovery requests, and until the rules committee provides additional clarity, practitioners must beware the steep costs of noncompliance, says Tristan Ellis at Shanies Law Office.
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So You Want To Move Your Law Practice To Canada, Eh?
Google searches for how to move to Canada have surged in the wake of the U.S. presidential election, and if you’re an attorney considering a move to the Great White North, you’ll need to understand how the practice of law differs across the border, says David Postel at Henein Hutchison.
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Promoting Diversity In The Selection Of ADR Neutrals
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Choosing neutrals from diverse backgrounds is an important step in promoting inclusion in the legal profession, and it can enhance the legitimacy and public perception of alternative dispute resolution proceedings, say attorneys at Lowenstein Sandler.
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Striking A Balance Between AI Use And Attorney Well-Being
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As the legal industry increasingly adopts generative artificial intelligence tools to boost efficiency, leaders must note the hidden costs of increased productivity, and work to protect attorneys’ well-being while unlocking AI’s full potential, says Ed Sohn at Factor.
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How Judiciary Can Minimize AI Risks In Secondary Sources
Because courts’ standing orders on generative artificial intelligence and other safeguards do not address the risk of hallucinations in secondary source materials, the judiciary should consider enlisting legal publishers and database hosts to protect against AI-generated inaccuracies, say attorneys at Lankler Siffert & Wohl.
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How Attorneys Can Break Free From Career Enmeshment
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Ambitious attorneys can sometimes experience career enmeshment — when your sense of self-worth becomes unhealthily tangled up in your legal vocation — but taking the time to discover and realign with your core personal values can help you recover your identity, says Janna Koretz at Azimuth Psychological.
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Lawyers With Disabilities Are Seeking Equity, Not Pity
Attorneys living with disabilities face extra challenges — including the need for special accommodations, the fear of stigmatization and the risk of being tokenized — but if given equitable opportunities, they can still rise to the top of their field, says Kate Reder Sheikh, a former attorney and legal recruiter at Major Lindsey & Africa.
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Judicial Committee Best Venue For Litigation Funding Rules
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The Advisory Committee on Civil Rules' recent decision to consider developing a rule for litigation funding disclosure is a welcome development, ensuring that the result will be the product of a thorough, inclusive and deliberative process that appropriately balances all interests, says Stewart Ackerly at Statera Capital.
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The Strategic Advantages Of Appointing A Law Firm CEO
The impact on law firms of the recent CrowdStrike outage underscores that the business of law is no longer merely about providing supplemental support for legal practice — and helps explain why some law firms are appointing dedicated, full-time CEOs to navigate the challenges of the modern legal landscape, says Jennifer Johnson at Calibrate Strategies.
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How Cos. Can Build A Strong In-House Pro Bono Program
During this year’s pro bono celebration week, companies should consider some key pointers to grow and maintain a vibrant in-house program for attorneys to provide free legal services for the public good, says Mary Benton at Alston & Bird.
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Home Canning Makes Me A Better Lawyer
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Making my own pickles and jams requires seeing a process through from start to finish, as does representing clients from the start of a dispute at the Patent Trial and Appeal Board through any appeals to the Federal Circuit, says attorney Kevin McNish.