Powell Goldstein LLP

Source: www.mondaq.com --- 17 days ago
As part of their campaigns for the presidency, both Senator McCain and Senator Obama have outlined health care reform proposals that aim to provide access to affordable health care. ...

Source: dealbook.blogs.nytimes.com --- 14 days ago
The international business and financial law firm Bryan Cave continues to expand. It will combine with the financial and real estate law firm Powell Goldstein of Atlanta on Jan. 1, the firms said Monday. The combined firm will continue to be known as Bryan Cave L.L.P. The firms said the combined Bryan Cave would have more [...] ...

Source: stlouis.bizjournals.com --- 14 days ago
Bryan Cave LLP plans to merge with Powell Goldstein LLP, one of Atlanta’s largest and oldest law firms. ...

Source: dallas.bizjournals.com --- 14 days ago
Powell Goldstein LLP, a law firm with an office and a significant presence in Dallas, will merge with international law firm Bryan Cave LLP, the firm said Monday. ...

Source: atlanta.bizjournals.com --- 17 days ago
Powell Goldstein LLP, one of Atlanta’s largest and oldest law firms at nearly a century old, will announce Monday a sale to much larger St. Louis-based Bryan Cave LLP, sources familiar with the deal have told Atlanta Business Chronicle. ...

Source: www.mondaq.com --- 128 days ago
A recent 9th Circuit Court of Appeals decision giving U.S. customs agents nearly unfettered ability to search electronic files should have businesses rethinking what risks employees create by taking electronic devices and files with them on international trips. ...

Source: www.mondaq.com --- 136 days ago
Recent changes in the tax laws and accounting pronouncements have spawned a renewed interest in equity grants that are settled in stock. ...

Source: www.mondaq.com --- 136 days ago
In 2007, the IRS issued final regulations interpreting the requirements imposed on nonqualified deferred compensation arrangements by Section 409A of the Internal Revenue Code. ...

Source: www.mondaq.com --- 103 days ago
Against the backdrop of today’s tightening initial public offering and credit markets, private equity firms are finding it increasingly difficult to exit their investments using traditional vehicles. ...

Source: www.mondaq.com --- 73 days ago
In June, the President signed the Heroes Earnings Assistance and Relief Tax Act (“HEART Act”) into law. The HEART Act amends certain provisions that were added by the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act of 1994 (“USERRA”). ...

Source: www.banklawyersblog.com --- 138 days ago
The American Banker ( paid subscription required ) recently put forth the startling proposition that when a bank is sued by a borrower, the best course of action may be...(gasp)... telling the truth ! At least, that seems to the lesson of East West Bank (whose very name makes a lie out of the old saw that "never the twain shall meet"). When East West Bank in Pasadena, Calif., was accused of causing a borrower's default and subsequent bankruptcy, the bank offered to settle for $20 million rather than take its chances with a jury. But the borrower, a seafood importing company, took the case to court, asking for $40 million plus punitive damages. The gamble did not pay off. Last month, a Los Angeles jury unanimously ruled that East West, a unit of the $11.8 billion-asset East West Bancorp, was not responsible for Ocean Fresh Trading Inc.'s demise. The bank prevailed, in part, because it did not try to hide a conflict of interest involving an employee, his wife, and an Ocean Fresh competitor. "The lesson learned is that banks can get fair trials, too, but you've got to take the high road and be completely up front if something was amiss," said Skip Miller, a partner at Miller Barondess LLP in Los Angeles who represented East West in the case. Walter G. Moeling 4th, a partner with the Atlanta law firm Powell Goldstein LLP, said the ruling is particularly important given the current environment; the subprime mortgage crisis, mounting foreclos ...

Source: benefitslink.com --- 138 days ago
4 pages. The newsletter provides a '409A Recommended 'To Do' List." (Powell Goldstein LLP) ...

Source: benefitslink.com --- 92 days ago
4 pages. Excerpt: "In June, the President signed the Heroes Earnings Assistance and Relief Tax Act ('HEART Act') into law. The HEART Act amends certain provisions that were added by the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act of 1994 ('USERRA'). The HEART Act requires certain changes for retirement plans and permits other changes, changes the treatment of military differential pay for purposes of retirement plans and income tax withholding, permits certain changes to health FSAs, and adds special withholding provisions for certain expatriate employees." (Powell Goldstein LLP) ...

Source: vcexperts.com --- 17 days ago
With the 2008 Presidential Election now only one week away, professionals at private equity, venture firms and hedge funds will be watching closely to learn which candidate will be taking residency at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. Some believe that these institutions have more at stake this election than any other industry as a result of the recent focus on the possible taxation of private equity funds, especially the carried interest earned by fund managers that is currently taxed as capital gains. Surprisingly, the latest campaign finance data show that hedge funds and private equity firms have contributed more money to Democrats than Republicans in the 2008 Presidential and Congressional elections. Are they, in fact, bankrolling the very party that seems to be heading toward hiking their taxes? History would tell us that higher taxes never create growth in the activity that is being taxed. Do we really want to stymie growth in the one area of our economy that promotes and encourages innovation? Are there are valid arguments on both sides? Before you head to the voting booth next week, make sure you read the Buzz article, "The Carried Interest Tax Debate" by Toby Butler and Terry Childers of Powell Goldstein LLP. ...

Source: www.georgiabankruptcyblog.com --- 7 days ago
Integrity Bank , seized by federal regulators on August 29, 2008 ( read here  and here ), filed a Chapter 7 Bankruptcy petition on October 10, 2008.  In re Integrity Bankshares, Inc ., Ch. 7 Case No. 08-80512-pwb (October 10, 2008).   Robert M.D. Mercer of Powell Goldstein LLP represents the Bank, and Jordan Lubin is the Chapter 7 Trustee.   See also the article in the Atlanta Business Chronicle by Joe Rauch. At the time of the filing, the holding company reported fewer than 49 creditors and estimated assets of less than $50,000, while its estimated debts were between $10 million and $50 million.   ...

Source: www.atlantanews.net --- 14 days ago
Bryan Cave LLP , the firms confirmed Monday. The firm, which globally will be known as Bryan Cave LLP, will retain its Atlanta offices and practice under the name Bryan Cave Powell Goldstein, the com... ...

Source: ip.law360.com --- 13 days ago
Confirming rumors that had been swirling since last week, Bryan Cave LLP and Powell Goldstein LLP announced Monday that they would combine into one of the 20 largest law firms in the world, with more than 1,200 attorneys spread throughout 25 offices. ...