Pillsbury SALT attorneys Robert Merten and Lexi Louderback will present during CLA’s Annual Income Tax Seminar on July 15.
U.S. Solicitor General Recommends the Supreme Court Decline New Hampshire v. Massachusetts
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On May 25, the U.S. Solicitor General filed its highly anticipated brief in New Hampshire v. Massachusetts 
and recommended that the Court decline jurisdiction over the case. Although the ultimate decision is yet to be issued, the U.S. Supreme Court generally follows the Solicitor General’s recommendations after, as here, the Court requests the U.S. government’s input.
Welcome to Pillsbury SALT, Jeff!
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Pillsbury SALT is pleased to welcome Jeff Phang to the team! 
Jeff focuses primarily on tax controversy including voluntary disclosure agreements, audit defense, protest, settlement negotiation, and appeals proceedings. Jeff also advises on mergers and acquisition state and local tax diligence for a diverse range of businesses.
He will join Pillsbury’s Sacramento office as an associate.
Welcome to Pillsbury SALT, Lexi!
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Pillsbury SALT is pleased to welcome Lexi Louderback to the team! 
Lexi’s experience includes state and local tax matters, focusing on tax controversy, from audit defense through litigation, and counsels on multistate tax planning and structuring matters.
She joins Pillsbury’s Sacramento office as an associate.
Federal Communications Bar Association’s State and Local Practice Committee
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Pillsbury attorney Zachary Atkins will present at a virtual event being put on by the FCBA’s State and Local Practice Committee on June 7.
New York Law Authorizing Taxation of Spent Nuclear Fuel Storage Facilities Raises Property Tax Issues for the U.S. Nuclear Industry
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Pillsbury attorneys Zachary T. Atkins, Breann E. Robowski, Craig A. Becker, Jay E. Silberg, and Jeffrey S. Merrifield discuss the New York law raising property tax issues and how it could become a national concern in Pratt’s Energy Law Report. Read more here.
San Francisco’s New Tax Provisions May Have Unintended Consequences
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In a recent Tax Notes State article, Pillsbury lawyers Craig Becker, Breann Robowski, Richard Nielsen and Robert Merten examine San Francisco’s new tax provisions and unintended consequences they may have. Read more here.
New York Budget Raises Tax Rates, Provides Relief to Address Pandemic
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Evan Hamme and Aruna Chittiappa discuss tax rate changes in the New York State budget and how this looks to offer relief to industries impacted by the pandemic. 
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Tennessee Creates New Tax Benefits for the Film and Television Industry
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On March 29, 2021, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee signed legislation creating a new sales and use tax exemption and a new franchise and excise tax (F&E) credit for “qualified productions.” H.B. 141, 112th Gen. Assemb., ch. 70 (Tenn. 2021). The new legislation is expected to attract greater production activity, especially smaller-scale productions, to the state and put Tennessee on a competitive footing with other states that offer tax incentives to the industry. Continue Reading ›
Hidden Within The Transparency and Fairness Act of 2017 Was The Little Noticed Exemption from OAL Review of the CDTFA’s Proposed Regulations
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Much to the recent surprise of many in the tax community, the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (“CDTFA”) is able to adopt or amend regulations without the normal review process by the Office of Administrative Law (“OAL”) under the Administrative Procedures Act (“APA”). Continue Reading ›