State & Local

  • January 31, 2025

    Mich. General Revenues Through Dec. Up $228M

    Michigan's general revenue collection from July through December outpaced collection in the same period last year by $228 million, according to the state's Budget Office.

  • January 31, 2025

    Taxation With Representation: Cravath, Gibson Dunn, Milbank

    In this week's Taxation with Representation, Eversource Energy sells Aquarion Water Co., Diversified Energy Partners acquires oil and gas company Maverick, Lantheus Holdings buys Evergreen Theragnostics, and NASCAR champion Jimmie Johnson becomes the majority owner in the Legacy Motor Club racing team.

  • January 31, 2025

    Miss. House Bill Seeks To Exempt Diapers From Sales Tax

    Mississippi would exempt children's diapers from sales tax as part of a bill introduced in the state House of Representatives.

  • January 31, 2025

    NM Senate Bill Floats Quantum Facility Tax Credit

    New Mexico would allow quantum technology companies to claim a corporate income tax credit against the cost of creating facilities in the state under a bill introduced in the state Senate.

  • January 30, 2025

    Ga. Bill Would Allow CPA Affidavits In Lieu Of Tax Returns

    Georgia would allow businesses with locations in more than one jurisdiction to provide affidavits of certified public accountants in lieu of tax returns for purposes of allocating their gross receipts under a bill introduced in the state House of Representatives.

  • January 30, 2025

    Fla. Panel Stands Firm On Tossing Fiserv's Tax Sourcing Fight

    A Florida state appeals court declined to reconsider its dismissal of a group of Fiserv entities' challenges to the state's method of sourcing their receipts, another blow to the companies after a lower court walked back rulings in their favor.

  • January 30, 2025

    Partner Asks NY Appeals Court To Reverse Tax Credit Denial

    The New York Tax Appeals Tribunal unconstitutionally denied a resident tax credit for income tax paid by a partner of a Connecticut-based asset management company, the partner told a New York state appeals court, saying her income was double-taxed by the states.

  • January 30, 2025

    Kan. Bills Seek To Allow Local Ballot Votes On Earnings Taxes

    Kansas would allow counties and cities to impose earnings taxes through local ballot measures with the revenue aimed at property tax relief under bills introduced in the state Senate.

  • January 30, 2025

    Telecom Loses $23M Pa. Tax Case Over Private Line Services

    A telecommunications company is liable for $23 million in gross receipts tax assessed on its services' fees because the private line services it contested were not exempt, the Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court held.

  • January 30, 2025

    Tax Group Of The Year: Skadden

    Skadden Arps Slate Meagher & Flom LLP's tax practice advised on key deals and cases in 2024, including Mars Inc.'s $35.9 million acquisition of Kellanova and BlackRock Inc.'s $12.5 billion acquisition of Global Infrastructure Partners, landing it among the 2024 Law360 Tax Groups of the Year.

  • January 30, 2025

    Minn. Panel Advances Sales Tax Break For Physical Rehabs

    Minnesota would exempt nonprofit physical rehabilitation clinics from state sales and use taxes under legislation advanced by a Senate panel Thursday that would add them to the statute allowing the exemption for other healthcare facilities.

  • January 30, 2025

    Minn. Senate Panel Considering Solar Power Tax Credit

    Minnesota would provide income and corporate franchise tax credits against the costs of certain small-scale solar energy systems under legislation advanced Thursday by the state Senate Taxes Committee.

  • January 30, 2025

    Miss. House Bill Would Give Cos. Tax Credit For Donations

    Mississippi would allow businesses to claim an income, insurance premium or property tax credit for voluntary contributions made to nonprofit organizations under a bill introduced in the House of Representatives on Thursday.

  • January 30, 2025

    Miss. Gov. Calls On Senate To Pass Income Tax Phaseout

    Mississippi's Republican governor urged state senators to approve a House-passed plan to eliminate the state's individual income tax, but Democrats panned the idea, saying it would cut state revenue by a third.

  • January 30, 2025

    Minn. Bill Would Tax Sports Betting, Fantasy Leagues

    Minnesota would authorize and tax online sports betting and fantasy leagues under legislation introduced Thursday in the state Senate.

  • January 30, 2025

    Minn. Senate Bill Seeks Private Tax Letter Rulings

    The Minnesota Department of Revenue would provide binding guidance to taxpayers with private letter rulings under legislation introduced Thursday in the state Senate.

  • January 30, 2025

    Minn. Bill Seeks Tax Credit For Building Conversions

    Minnesota would allow tax credits and grants for some costs of conversions of certain underused buildings under legislation introduced Thursday in the state Senate.

  • January 30, 2025

    Mont. Senate OKs Lower Electronic Tax Payment Threshold

    Montana would lower the threshold above which tax liabilities must be paid electronically to one-tenth of the current amount as part of a bill passed by the state Senate and sent to the House of Representatives.

  • January 29, 2025

    Ill. House Resolution Seeks More Tax On Income Above $1M

    Illinois would propose an amendment to the state constitution to impose additional income tax equal to 3% of a person's income above $1 million under a joint resolution filed in the state House of Representatives.

  • January 29, 2025

    Maine Gov. Calls For Cigarette, Cannabis Tax Changes

    Maine should increase its cigarette excise tax and lower the cannabis excise tax while increasing the cannabis sales tax, the governor said in her State of the Budget address.

  • January 29, 2025

    SC House Bill Would Exempt Overtime Pay From Income Tax

    South Carolina would exempt overtime pay from individual income tax under a bill introduced in the state House of Representatives.

  • January 29, 2025

    Minn. Tax Court OKs Home Value Found By Mass Appraisal

    A home's tax valuation based on mass appraisal was valid, the Minnesota Tax Court ruled, saying the homeowners failed to show evidence of market value below the local assessor's determination.

  • January 29, 2025

    Detroit Public Schools Spar With State Over Tax Future

    A Michigan state judge weighing whether Detroit's public schools can continue collecting a tax to pay down debt said Wednesday the schools' "greatest challenge" is to convince him that they would be irreparably harmed if the tax lapsed.

  • January 29, 2025

    White & Case Adds Global Tax Pro From McDermott

    White & Case LLP announced Wednesday that it is expanding its global tax practice by bringing in a former McDermott Will & Emery partner to its Washington, D.C., office.

  • January 29, 2025

    Tax Group Of The Year: Mayer Brown

    Mayer Brown LLP's bench of tax talent is so deep that it can help its clients sell the Chicago Cubs one day and buy $646 million of Brazilian solar farms on another. The firm's ability to offer tax transaction and advisory services across industries, transaction types and specialty areas earned it a place among the 2024 Law360 Tax Groups of the Year.

Expert Analysis

  • 5 Litigation Funding Trends To Note In 2024

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    Over the next year and beyond, litigation funding will continue to evolve in ways that affect attorneys and the larger litigation landscape, from the growth of a secondary market for funded claims, to rising interest rates restricting the availability of capital, says Jeffery Lula at GLS Capital.

  • 4 Legal Ethics Considerations For The New Year

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    As attorneys and clients reset for a new year, now is a good time to take a step back and review some core ethical issues that attorneys should keep front of mind in 2024, including approaching generative artificial intelligence with caution and care, and avoiding pitfalls in outside counsel guidelines, say attorneys at HWG.

  • What The Law Firm Of The Future Will Look Like

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    As the legal landscape shifts, it’s become increasingly clear that the BigLaw business model must adapt in four key ways to remain viable, from fostering workplace flexibility to embracing technology, say Kevin Henderson and Eric Pacifici at SMB Law Group.

  • 4 PR Pointers When Your Case Is In The News

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    Media coverage of new lawsuits exploded last year, demonstrating why defense attorneys should devise a public relations plan that complements their legal strategy, incorporating several objectives to balance ethical obligations and advocacy, say Nathan Burchfiel at Pinkston and Ryan June at Castañeda + Heidelman.

  • 10 Considerations For Litigating A New York Tax Case

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    While some of New York’s recently adopted corporate tax regulations are likely to face legal challenges, aggrieved taxpayers should answer certain questions before deciding to embark on the tax litigation process, say Cyavash Ahmadi and Jeffrey Friedman at Eversheds Sutherland.

  • Revenue Agencies At Their Finest: SALT In Review

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    From a survey of the nation's best departments of revenue to baseball superstar Shohei Ohtani's creative free-agent contract, RSM's David Brunori offers his thoughts on noteworthy state and local tax news.

  • Law Firm Strategies For Successfully Navigating 2024 Trends

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    Though law firms face the dual challenge of external and internal pressures as they enter 2024, firms willing to pivot will be able to stand out by adapting to stakeholder needs and reimagining their infrastructure, says Shireen Hilal at Maior Consultants.

  • Attorneys' Busiest Times Can Be Business Opportunities

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    Attorneys who resolve to grow their revenue and client base in 2024 should be careful not to abandon their goals when they get too busy with client work, because these periods of zero bandwidth can actually be a catalyst for future growth, says Amy Drysdale at Alchemy Consulting.

  • How Attorneys Can Be More Efficient This Holiday Season

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    Attorneys should consider a few key tips to speed up their work during the holidays so they can join the festivities — from streamlining the document review process to creating similar folder structures, says Bennett Rawicki at Hilgers Graben.

  • 5 Trends To Watch In Property And Casualty Class Actions

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    In 2023, class action decisions have altered the landscape for five major types of claims affecting property and casualty insurers — total loss vehicle valuation, labor depreciation, other structural loss estimating theories, total loss vehicle tax and regulatory fees, and New Mexico's uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage sale requirements, say Mark Johnson and Mathew Drocton at BakerHostetler.

  • A Bold Idea And A Striking Disregard: SALT In Review

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    From a far-reaching proposal in Nebraska to a Minnesota government agency's disregard of case law, RSM's David Brunori offers his thoughts on noteworthy state and local tax news.

  • 5 Traps To Avoid When Selling CRE In Las Vegas Area

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    When dealing with commercial real estate in Clark County, Nevada — which includes the Las Vegas metro area — even sophisticated sellers may be ensnared by a myriad of tricky issues, ranging from transfer tax nuances to arbitration laws, says Chris Walther at Fennemore Craig.

  • How Clients May Use AI To Monitor Attorneys

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    Artificial intelligence tools will increasingly enable clients to monitor and evaluate their counsel’s activities, so attorneys must clearly define the terms of engagement and likewise take advantage of the efficiencies offered by AI, says Ronald Levine at Herrick Feinstein.

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