U.S.-Canada Trade Dispute: A World of Tariff-Related Issues to Choose From

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Your choice of topics related to the United States-Canada face-off over tariffs. Among the possible points to choose from: How did we get to this point? What are the most significant stumbling blocks on the path to a resolution? What authority is President Trump invoking in order to levy the tariffs on Canada, and how likely is it to withstand any lawsuits? Who stands to be the biggest winners or losers from this trade war, either in the immediate future or longer-term? What are the political stakes for each side? And what can businesses that are most impacted by this conflict do to minimize repercussions for their operations?

Related information:

https://www.npr.org/2026/08/25/nx-s1-5944240/canada-us-tariffs

Tax Issues to Address as Part of the M&A Process [Ongoing]

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Tax issues that commonly arise during M&A discussions and in the run-up to potential mergers or acquisitions; related due diligence reminders; how to mitigate tax-related costs, obligations, risks, or other tax-related complications that may occur in connection with M&A deals; plus, additional tax issues that may be triggered by cross-border M&A transactions in particular.

IRS Issues Regulations on Charitable Remainder Annuity Trusts: What to Know

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Final regulations issued by the Internal Revenue Service and the U.S. Department of the Treasury last month pertaining to charitable remainder annuity trusts; tax rules that apply to these types of trusts; pros and cons of charitable remainder annuity trusts; how such trusts may run afoul of tax laws and taxpayer obligations.

Related information:

https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/treasury-irs-issue-final-regulations-naming-certain-charitable-remainder-annuity-trust-transactions-as-listed-transactions