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State & Local

  • July 22, 2025

    Utah General Revenue Rises By $879M

    Utah's general revenue collection from July 2024 through June outpaced the previous fiscal year's total by $879 million, according to the State Tax Commission.

  • July 22, 2025

    Ore. Extends Brownfield Development Tax Breaks

    Oregon extended its program of local property tax incentives for brownfield development by six years under a bill signed by the governor.

  • July 21, 2025

    MTC Highlights Biz Risks Of Altering State Tax Agreements

    Businesses that attempt to unilaterally alter the terms of a voluntary disclosure agreement that a state proposed risk that state using their information to pursue an enforcement action against them, according to an example a Multistate Tax Commission committee approved Monday to add to its VDA policy.

  • July 21, 2025

    JetBlue Says Fla. Used Unlawful Formula In Calculating Taxes

    JetBlue urged a Florida state court on Monday to negate a $631,000 corporate tax assessment by the state's Department of Revenue, arguing that a component of the agency's formula for taxing out-of-state miles is inconsistent with federal law.

  • July 21, 2025

    Mass. House Bill Would Allow Local-Option Tax Increases

    Massachusetts would allow cities and towns to raise certain local taxes above current limits under legislation pitched by Democratic Gov. Maura Healey and being considered in the state House.

  • July 21, 2025

    Calif. Energy Credit Conformity Bill Advances In Assembly

    California would conform to certain Internal Revenue Code provisions governing renewable energy tax credits from the Inflation Reduction Act under a bill passed by the state Assembly's Revenue and Taxation Committee and referred to its Appropriations Committee.

  • July 21, 2025

    Wis. Homeowners Lack Basis For Tax Burden Suit, Court Told

    A Wisconsin county, town and tribal school district pushed a federal court to throw out a suit by homeowners who claim the government entities have conspired to expand the Menominee Indian Tribe's holdings of tax-exempt land and increase taxpayers' burden, saying the homeowners lacked standing.

  • July 21, 2025

    Rising Star: Davis Polk's Aliza Slansky

    Aliza Slansky of Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP is lead counsel in Sycamore Partners' $23 billion acquisition of Walgreens Boots Alliance and advised Missouri tech company Emerson on a series of multibillion-dollar sales, earning her a spot among the tax law practitioners under age 40 honored by Law360 as Rising Stars.

  • July 21, 2025

    NH To Exempt Electric Utilities From Some Property Taxes

    New Hampshire will exempt electric generating facilities from utility and education property taxes under a bill signed by the governor. 

  • July 21, 2025

    Mass. Tax Collections Through July 15 Down $24M

    Massachusetts' tax collection from July 1 through July 15 lagged behind the same period last year by $24 million, according to the state Department of Revenue.

  • July 21, 2025

    Ore. Wood Mills' Tax Value Lowered For Obsolescence

    Functional obsolescence may be considered for the property tax valuation of a pair of Oregon wood processing facilities, the Oregon Tax Court said, setting their values at a fraction of those proposed by a local assessor.

  • July 21, 2025

    Calif. Assembly Panel Advances Bill To OK Local Transit Taxes

    California would allow voters to authorize local retail transactions and use taxes to fund transportation projects via initiative measures under a bill passed by the state Assembly's Elections Committee and referred to its Appropriations Committee.

  • July 21, 2025

    Ore. Nixes Property Tax Break For Illegal Marijuana Farms

    Oregon farmland will be disqualified from an agricultural property tax break if its owner is found growing marijuana illegally, under legislation signed into law.

  • July 21, 2025

    MTC Audit Committee Chair To Retire Later This Year

    The Multistate Tax Commission's Audit Committee chair announced Monday that he will be stepping down later this year upon retiring from the Utah State Tax Commission.

  • July 18, 2025

    Law360 Names 2025's Top Attorneys Under 40

    Law360 is pleased to announce the Rising Stars of 2025, our list of more than 150 attorneys under 40 whose legal accomplishments belie their age.

  • July 18, 2025

    Pa. House Bill Seeks To End Personal Income Tax By 2026

    Pennsylvania would eliminate its personal income tax after 2025 under a bill introduced in the state House of Representatives.

  • July 18, 2025

    Mass. Advocates Pitch Doubling Real Estate Transfer Fee

    Massachusetts would double its real estate transfer fee to raise an estimated $300 million annually for affordable housing and climate mitigation efforts under legislation pitched to a state legislative panel by housing and environmental advocates.

  • July 18, 2025

    3 Key Budget Bill Issues Tax Pros Want IRS To Clarify Quickly

    The GOP's new tax overhaul is driving demand for guidance on long-sought business and worker-friendly provisions among tax professionals and lawmakers, who are watching to see if IRS staff cuts and funding reductions will hinder the agency's ability to take swift regulatory action. Here, Law360 looks at three areas where tax pros say a quick turnaround on guidance or regulations would be most helpful.

  • July 18, 2025

    Pa. Appellate Court Upholds Commercial Property Value

    A Pennsylvania commercial property was properly reassessed by the city of Philadelphia, and the reassessment did not violate court precedent, a state appellate court affirmed. 

  • July 18, 2025

    Taxation With Representation: Wachtell, Slaughter And May

    In this week's Taxation With Representation, Blackstone pours billions into data centers and related infrastructure, Waters Corp. and Becton Dickinson look to form a new life sciences powerhouse, Reckitt sells 70% of its Essential Home business to private equity firm Advent, and Chevron completes its acquisition of Hess following a favorable arbitral award.

  • July 18, 2025

    Oregon To Issue Report On Property Tax System

    The Oregon legislative revenue officer will issue a report on the state's property tax system and options to modernize it under legislation signed into law by the governor.

  • July 18, 2025

    Ohio Board OKs $1M Value Cut For Apartment Complex

    The Ohio Board of Tax Appeals on Friday granted an affordable housing apartment complex's request for its value to be reduced by nearly $1 million based on rents charged by comparable properties, saying the state Supreme Court previously had upheld the valuation method.

  • July 17, 2025

    Uber Asks Ga. Justices To Reverse Sales Tax Ruling

    Georgia's highest court should review and reverse an appellate panel's decision that Uber was required to collect and remit millions in sales taxes on behalf of drivers and customers who used its app before the Wayfair decision, the ride-hailing company told the state's justices.

  • July 17, 2025

    Calif. Initiatives Seek Higher Bar For Local Tax Hikes

    Two proposed ballot measures that would limit the ability of voters to raise taxes for local governments have been approved for signature gathering by California's secretary of state.

  • July 17, 2025

    Canada Mulling Changes To Ability To Rewrite Transactions

    Canada's Department of Finance is considering changes to legislation that outlines the tax authority's power to recharacterize transactions set forth in contracts between related parties when their behavior doesn't match what the contract says, an official said Thursday.

Expert Analysis

  • Move Beyond Surface-Level Edits To Master Legal Writing

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    Recent instances in which attorneys filed briefs containing artificial intelligence hallucinations offer a stark reminder that effective revision isn’t just about superficial details like grammar — it requires attorneys to critically engage with their writing and analyze their rhetorical choices, says Ivy Grey at WordRake.

  • 9th Circ. Has Muddied Waters Of Article III Pleading Standard

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    District courts in the Ninth Circuit continue to apply a defunct and especially forgiving pleading standard to questions of Article III standing, and the circuit court itself has only perpetuated this confusion — making it an attractive forum for disputes that have no rightful place in federal court, say attorneys at Gibson Dunn.

  • One Singular, Sensible Rate: SALT In Review

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    From Ohio's move toward a flat income tax to a New York City mayoral candidate's proposal to fund expanded public benefits, RSM's David Brunori offers his thoughts on noteworthy state and local tax news.

  • How AI May Reshape The Future Of Adjudication

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    As discussed at a recent panel at Texas A&M, artificial intelligence will not erase the human element of adjudication in the next 10 to 20 years, but it will drive efficiencies that spur private arbiters to experiment, lead public courts to evolve and force attorneys to adapt, says Christopher Seck at Squire Patton.

  • When Legal Advocacy Crosses The Line Into Incivility

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    As judges issue sanctions for courtroom incivility, and state bars advance formal discipline rules, trial lawyers must understand that the difference between zealous advocacy and unprofessionalism is not just a matter of tone; it's a marker of skill, credibility and potentially disciplinary exposure, says Nate Sabri at Perkins Coie.

  • Attacks On Judicial Independence Tend To Manifest In 3 Ways

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    Attacks on judicial independence now run the gamut from gross (bald-faced interference) to systemic (structural changes) to insidious (efforts to undermine public trust), so lawyers, judges and the public must recognize the fateful moment in which we live and defend the rule of law every day, says Jim Moliterno at Washington and Lee University.

  • Section 899 Could Be A Costly Tax Shift For US Borrowers

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    Intended to deter foreign governments from applying unfair taxes to U.S. companies, the proposal adding new Section 899 to the Internal Revenue Code would more likely increase tax burdens on U.S. borrowers than non-U.S. lenders unless Congress limits its scope, says Michael Bolotin at Debevoise.

  • Calif. Bar Exam Fiasco Shows Why Attys Must Disclose AI Use

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    The recent revelation that a handful of questions from the controversial California bar exam administered in February were drafted using generative artificial intelligence demonstrates the continued importance of disclosure for attorneys who use AI tools, say attorneys at Troutman.

  • Del. Corporate Law Rework May Not Stem M&A Challenges

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    While Delaware's S.B. 21 introduced significant changes regarding controllers and conflicted transactions by limiting what counts as a controlling stake and improving safe harbors, which would seem to narrow the opportunities to challenge a transaction as conflicted, plaintiffs bringing shareholder derivative claims may merely become more resourceful in asserting them, say attorneys at Debevoise.

  • In 2nd Place, Va. 'Rocket Docket' Remains Old Reliable

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    The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia was again one of the fastest civil trial courts in the nation last year, and an interview with the court’s newest judge provides insights into why it continues to soar, says Robert Tata at Hunton.

  • Getting One Right: SALT In Review

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    From a New York taxpayer's victory on appeal to a proposed administrative change in Louisiana, RSM's David Brunori offers his thoughts on noteworthy state and local tax news.

  • How Attorneys Can Become Change Agents For Racial Equity

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    As the administration targets diversity, equity and inclusion efforts and law firms consider pulling back from their programs, lawyers who care about racial equity and justice can employ four strategies to create microspaces of justice, which can then be parlayed into drivers of transformational change, says Susan Sturm at Columbia Law School.

  • Adapting To Private Practice: From US Attorney To BigLaw

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    When I transitioned to private practice after government service — most recently as the U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia — I learned there are more similarities between the two jobs than many realize, with both disciplines requiring resourcefulness, zealous advocacy and foresight, says Zach Terwilliger at V&E.

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