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On August 8, 2018, the IRS and Treasury Department released proposed regulations (the Proposed Regulations) providing guidance on the deduction equal to 20% of an individual’s qualified business income (QBI). As discussed here in greater detail, pursuant to Section 199A...

House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Kevin Brady (R-TX) last week released and ultimately approved a long-awaited package of legislation dubbed “Tax Reform 2.0.” The legislative text fleshes out the “listening session framework” put out by the Chairman shortly before...

In terms of environmental liabilities in mergers and acquisitions, the deal doesn’t end at closing. In fact, one of the most crucial time periods for acquirers is the nine-month window after closing during which they can invoke EPA’s New Owner...

In a special edition episode of The Lobby Shop, PRG Co-Head Scott Segal takes the reigns with an interview of President and CEO of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce's Global Energy Institute, Karen Harbert, and our Bracewell colleague and former...

Today's episode features a chat with Haley Byrd, Congressional Reporter for the Weekly Standard. Haley lends her expertise on the workings and habits of Congress to our discussion of the latest NAFTA and Trade War news. Download and listen on:...

On August 3, 2018, the IRS and Treasury Department released proposed regulations (the Proposed Regulations) that interpret and clarify the new bonus depreciation regime under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA). As discussed here in greater detail, the TCJA...

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) has far-reaching implications for the banking and finance industry. In our very first Bracewell Tax Report (click here for more), we noted certain issues that companies might consider when evaluating their financing options,...

On August 21 st , the IRS issued Notice 2018-68 which provides initial guidance regarding amendments to Section 162(m) of the Internal Revenue Code (“Section 162(m)”) as provided by the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act passed in late 2017....

On August 20, the Securities and Exchange Commission added two events to the existing fourteen events under Rule 15c2-12, 1 which requires certain notice filings with the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board’s EMMA system within ten business days of occurrence. The...

The continued and controversial imposition of tariffs has not only resulted in global economic and political fallout but has also adversely affected contractual relationships for suppliers, manufacturers, contractors and project owners far downstream from the government. Whether you are the...

A lot has happened this week in Washington and New York regarding the ins and outs of campaign finance law and international lobbying disclosure. Lucky for you, our co-hosts have a depth of experience with these processes and are here...

On August 20, 2018, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) announced it adopted amendments to Rule 15c2-12 of the Securities Exchange Act (“Rule 15c2-12”). Rule 15c2-12 requires brokers, dealers, and municipal securities dealers that are acting as underwriters in...

According to the IRS website , the sequester reduction rate applied to payments made to issuers of direct pay tax credit bonds in fiscal year 2019 will be 6.2 percent . This percentage will apply to all subsidy payments scheduled...

NEPA is again making major headlines, with more to come. CEQ’s advanced notice of rulemaking has opened the door to potentially significant changes to the venerable NEPA regulations. FERC’s notice seeking comments on revising its Certificate Policy Statement for interstate...