Gregg M. Benson

Oct 14, 2024 | mondaq.com | David Salamon |Zachary H. Liebnick |Gregg M. Benson |Joseph J. Ronca

In M&A and private equity transactions, buyers and sellers are consistently looking for ways to maximize value, which requires a critical focus on structuring the transaction in a tax-efficient manner. This pursuit of tax efficiency can be the difference between a successful deal and a missed opportunity, making it imperative for all parties to think critically and employ various strategies and tools to secure the best possible outcomes in their transactions.

Oct 11, 2024 | jdsupra.com | Gregg M. Benson |Katya Daniel |Zachary H. Liebnick

In M&A and private equity transactions, buyers and sellers are consistently looking for ways to maximize value, which requires a critical focus on structuring the transaction in a tax-efficient manner. This pursuit of tax efficiency can be the difference between a successful deal and a missed opportunity, making it imperative for all parties to think critically and employ various strategies and tools to secure the best possible outcomes in their transactions.

May 27, 2024 | mondaq.com | David Salamon |Gregg M. Benson |Timothy Santoli |Helen Huang

On April 12, 2024, the Treasury Department and Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issued proposed Treasury Regulations (REG-115710-22) providing comprehensive guidance for applying the one-percent excise tax owed on corporate stock repurchasesoccurring on or after January 1, 2023 (Stock Buyback Excise Tax).

May 23, 2024 | natlawreview.com | Charles L. Kreindler |Krista Landis |David Salamon |Gregg M. Benson

On May 21, 2024, staff of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) published additional interpretive guidance on reporting material cybersecurity incidents under Form 8-K. Since December 18, 2023, when the SEC’s rules for reporting material cybersecurity incidents under Item 1.05 on Form 8-K took effect, we have identified 17 separate companies that have made disclosures under the new rules.

May 23, 2024 | natlawreview.com | Charles L. Kreindler |Krista Landis |David Salamon |Gregg M. Benson

On May 17, 2024, Colorado became the first U.S. state to enact comprehensive artificial intelligence (“AI”) legislation. The new law imposes requirements on companies to protect Colorado residents against harms that may result from the use of AI, with a particular focus on discrimination in the context of certain decisionmaking. The law will go into effect on February 1, 2026.