Author: CJMH
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M&A Outlook: A Development of Interest
On Friday, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell signaled that interest-rate cuts are likely forthcoming. Declaring that “The time has come for policy to adjust,” the Fed Chair seemed to indicate that the Fed’s priority would shift from fighting inflation to supporting a cooling job market. The news of an imminent rate cut comes on…
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From Power Outages to Service Outages, Protect Your Business From Unexpected Consequences
Recent events serve as a reminder to expect the unexpected. According to reports a cyber security update resulted in service outages across the globe affecting hospitals, airlines, and countless other businesses. Here in Houston, we have already had two major weather events this summer that have left families and businesses without power for days on…
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August Breakfast Seminar – “There’s My Exit!”
Presented and Prepared by: David E. Fuss, J.D. A Review of Tax Considerations for the Sale of S Corps. Date and time Thursday, August 15 · 7 – 9am CDT Location The Briar Club 2603 Timmons Lane Houston, TX 77027 Registration details.
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July Breakfast Seminar – Tax Issues in Inbound Trade and Investments
Presented and Prepared by: Doug McCullough, J.D., LL.M. This presentation will discuss US tax issues related to inbound investments from overseas investors and companies. We will explore basic tax issues related to company formation and capitalization; taxation of funds repatriated as dividends, royalties, or interest; and more sophisticated planning opportunities. Registration
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Breakfast Seminar: Partnership Formation and Tax Accounting
Join us for an overview of partnership formation issues, including a review of IRC Sections 721, 722, 723 and 704(b) related to formation. Presented and prepared by Jay R. Houren, J.D., CPA 1 hour CPE/CFP; .75 hours CLE June 20, 2024 7:30-8:30am CST The Briar Club 2603 Timmons Lane Houston, Texas 77027 Registration …
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Insights: PE Win; Get Ready for More IRS Audits
Private Equity Strategy Win On Monday, a federal judge in Houston dismissed a Federal Trade Commission suit against a private equity firm over its roll up strategy. The FTC’s lawsuit alleged a NY based private equity firm, Welsh, Carson, Anderson and Stowe, had created a scheme dating back to 2012 to consolidate anesthesia practices and drive…
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Breakfast Seminar: Breakfast Can Be Taxing
Join us for a discussion regarding various tax, family, and trust laws that arise in the context of divorce. Presented and prepared by Anthony Garcia, JD, LLM Date and time Thursday, May 23 · 7 – 9am CST Location The Briar Club 2603 Timmons Lane Houston, TX 77027 RSVP Details and registration here.
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Client Alert – FTC Declares Ban on Non-Competes
Introduction The Federal Trade Commission (the “FTC”) just adopted a federal regulation banning the creation and enforcement of non-compete agreements or provisions (a “non-compete”) for U.S. workers. Further, the ban requires anyone who previously made a non-compete with a U.S. worker to give that worker a written notice that his or her non-compete is no…
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FTC Actions: Big Handbag Merger Blocked; Non-Competes Banned
It’s Lina Khan’s world and we are just living in it Federal Trade Commission chair, Lina Khan, has had a busy week. On Monday, the FTC sued to block the proposed merger of Coach and Michael Kors on the basis of antitrust law. Despite the diversified handbag industry, the suit contends that the merger would…
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Insights: Q1 M&A Results and Market Outlook
April 10, 2024 Q1 M&A Activity “M&A Is Expected to Pick Up in the coming year as Companies Adapt to Tougher Conditions.” This was the Wall Street Journal headline, predicting companies and investors would adjust to difficult market conditions, and M&A would thrive in the new year. The headline was written in January 2023. Instead…