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8.01.24

“Rollover Equity Conundrum in Transactions with Private Equity Funds – Partnership Continuations/Mergers Under Section 708 or Terminations Under Revenue Ruling 99”

Asel Lindsey co-authored the article, “Rollover Equity Conundrum in Transactions with Private Equity Funds – Partnership Continuations/Mergers Under Section 708 or Terminations Under Revenue Ruling…

Blog Posts 4 results

8.28.24

Cannabis Rescheduling Timeframe Ends Speculation of Immediate 280E Tax Relief

The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) announced this week it will hold a hearing regarding the attorney general’s proposal to ease restrictions on marijuana. The hearing is scheduled for the…

5.06.24

Even When Section 280E No Longer Applies to Cannabis Businesses, Another Tax Problem Will Remain

Much has been written over the last week about the recommendation by Attorney General Merrick Garland to loosen restrictions on cannabis. That recommendation would, among other things, reclassify…

9.30.21

Michigan Cannabis Cultivators and Processors Have Opportunity for Sales Tax Savings and Refunds

Operators in state-legal cannabis industries are confronted with a myriad of tax challenges, as we have previously discussed. As a result, opportunities for tax savings for state-legal cannabis…

Legal Alerts 159 results

8.15.24

Understanding Your Responsibilities Under the Corporate Transparency Act

Beginning on January 1, 2024, the Corporate Transparency Act (the “CTA”) requires many entities formed or registered to do business in the United States to report information to the U.S. Department of…

3.06.24

Corporate Transparency Act Held Unconstitutional in Alabama Federal District Court

The Corporate Transparency Act (“CTA”), which came into effect this year, suffered its first blow in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Alabama. On March 1, 2024, the court held that…

12.12.23

Corporate Transparency Act – What You Need to Know

Beginning on January 1, 2024, the Corporate Transparency Act (the “Act”) will impose new beneficial ownership reporting obligations upon millions of companies doing business in the United States.…

One Minute Matters Video Series 5 results

7.22.24

One Minute Matters [Video]: Dissolving Your Business? Here’s What You Need To Know about the CTA’s Latest Reporting Requirements (with Jeff Gifford)

Dissolving your business before January 1, 2025? According to some recent guidance regarding the Corporate Transparency Act, you might still have outstanding paperwork to file with FinCEN. Jeff…

6.19.24

One Minute Matters [Video]: Could Your Damage Award Trigger an Unexpected Tax Bill? Here’s How to Avoid It (with Nardeen Dalli)

Imagine your company wins a significant lawsuit, only to face a hefty tax bill from the IRS. How can you safeguard your business from these unexpected tax burdens? Nardeen Dalli breaks down the…

5.08.24

One Minute Matters [Video]: Why Eliminating Section 280E Won’t Solve All of the Cannabis Industry’s Tax Problems (with John Fraser and Scott Kocienski)

When the DEA proposed a reclassification of marijuana from a Schedule I substance to a Schedule III substance, most of the headlines focused on the tax breaks businesses would recieve with the…

Podcasts 5 results

8.01.24

What do real estate investors need to know about the Corporate Transparency Act?

In real estate, complex ownership structures have long been a part of the game. But the introduction of the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) earlier this year has presented a new set of potential…

4.30.24

What happens if cannabis moves to a lower-risk drug tier?

UPDATE: In light of the breaking news on April 30, 2024, that DEA will move to reschedule marijuana to Schedule III, it is critically important that cannabis operators begin to take steps to prepare…

8.15.23

A tax breakthrough for growers? Cannabis industry scores big win in new Michigan ruling

In a first-of-its-kind decision, a Michigan-based cannabis business was recognized as an agricultural operation. A potential milestone for the industry, this ruling sheds light on the legal…

Press Mentions 76 results

7.01.24

“The IRS’ warning shot on marijuana”

John Fraser was quoted in the Politico article, “The IRS’ warning shot on marijuana.”

6.03.24

"Taxes Take Center Stage In Pot Industry Amid Fed. Policy Shift"

Scott Kocienski was quoted in the Law360 Tax Authority article, "Taxes Take Center Stage In Pot Industry Amid Fed. Policy Shift."

7.03.23

Asel Lindsey Featured in Law.com's "How I Made Partner" Series

Asel Lindsey was featured in the Law.com article, "How I Made Partner: ‘Focus on Developing Technical Skills and Expertise in Your Practice Area,’ Says Asel M. Lindsey of Dykema Gossett." 

Press Releases 81 results

11.07.24

Dykema Receives 15 National Rankings and 153 Metro Rankings in Best Law Firms for 2025

Dykema, a leading national law firm, announced today that the firm was nationally ranked in 15 practice areas in the 2025 Best Law Firms list and received a total of 153 metropolitan rankings…

10.29.24

James Brandell and Andrew Buczek Named 2024 Top Lobbyists by the National Institute for Lobbying & Ethics 

Dykema, a leading national law firm, is proud to announce that James Brandell and Andrew Buczek were selected by the National Institute for Lobbying & Ethics (NILE) for its 2024 list of "Top…

8.15.24

216 Dykema Lawyers Listed in The Best Lawyers in America® 2025 and Best Lawyers “Ones to Watch”

Dykema, a leading national law firm, announced today that 216 of its attorneys, in multiple practice areas and markets, have been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2025 guide and the Best…

Publications 2 results

10.17.22

Fall 2022 Congressional Outlook

Congress now stands in recess through the midterm elections. Lawmakers will return on November 14 for the lame-duck session that will provide the last opportunity for Congress to enact legislation…

1.18.22

2022 Congressional Outlook

Dykema's Federal Government Policy Team shares an overview of the political and policy landscape on Capitol Hill for 2022. The group summarizes some of the areas that Congress will focus on in the…

Speaking Engagements 7 results

8.01.24

Flow-Through Entities and Transactions

Asel Lindsey will serve as a featured presenter at the Texas Bar’s 42nd Annual Tax Law Course - Tax Law: Before the Sunset. The live webcast takes place August 1-2, 2024. The presentation is entitled,…

4.25.24

Winning the AV tax game

Brandy Manning and Megan Knell served as featured presenters at the Panhandle Association of Petroleum Landmen Quarterly Meeting on Thursday, April 25. Manning and Knell's presentation, “Winning the…

11.16.23

Sale through Conversion to Partnership Tax Status and Issuance of Profits Interests

Asel Lindsey will serve as a featured presenter for the XPX San Antonio presentation, "Sale through Conversion to Partnership Tax Status and Issuance of Profits Interests."

Webinars 6 results

11.21.24

Post-Election Coverage: Tax Policy Update

With Republicans in control of Congress and Donald Trump’s return to the White House, they are positioned to pursue an ambitious agenda with tax policy leading the way.

9.13.24

Tax Horizons – Looking Ahead to the Looming Tax Debate in 2025

Join our Washington DC Government Policy Team for the first of a two-part series examining the upcoming tax debate expected to be at the top of the Congressional agenda in 2025.