TAGLine for Week 13 of 2012

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1. EARLY BIRD & HOTEL DISCOUNT DEADLINE NEXT WEEK 

TIAG SPRING 2012 INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE IN SAN FRANCISCO

Early Bird Registration: Deadline April 3

Register before April 3, 2012 to receive the Early Bird Price of $2195 (US). After this deadline, the price is increased to $2295 (US).

Hotel Discount: Deadline April 3

The TIAG hotel discount also expires on the April 3. Do not wait. Reserve your room today by downloading the TIAG/TAGLaw Hotel Reservation Form and sending it to the Four Seasons Hotel in San Francisco. 

Join your TIAG and TAGLaw colleagues for the 2012 TAGLaw Spring International Conference from May 7-9, 2012 at the Four Seasons Hotel. Great panels, great speakers, great events, great networking opportunities and great memories are what you have to look forward to in San Francisco. Visit the conference website for more information and to register. 

Conference Questions & Information: Please contact the TIAG offices at +1 727 895 3720 if you have any additional questions about this or any TIAG conference. 

2. FUTURE REGIONAL MEETINGS

Join TIAG Members in Malmö this April for the Inaugural TIAG European Regional Meeting

April 13th and 14th 2012

TIAG member Mia Funder of Axion Revisionsbyrå AB (Sweden) organizes in full cooperation with TIAG member Barry Nijkamp from Van Elderen Tax Advisors (Netherlands) the first TIAG Regional European meeting in Malmö, Sweden. Download the meeting flyer for the meeting agenda and more information. 

3. EXCLUSIVE TIAG DISCOUNT ON UPCOMING CCH SEMINARS

TIAG and TAG Academy have joined with CCH to bring you a 20% discount exclusively for TIAG members on several CCH seminars. We hope you will consider these offerings and pass them along to members of your firm. 

Complete Calendar of Discounted Events for TIAG Members

Click here to view a calendar of CCH seminar programs that are available with the exclusive TIAG member discount.

03/27  Handling Net Operating Losses in the Multistate Environment
03/28  IFRS Revenue Recognition: What CFOs and Decision Makers Need to Know
03/29  Taxation of REITs as Partners: Tax Planning for Partnership Acquisitions, Continuing Operations, and Ultimate Dispositions

04/03  TRANSFER PRICING: Compliance, Protection and Planning For Small and Mid-Sized Companies
04/04  Compilations and Reviews: Update and Key Issues
04/05  Accounting Method Changes Under the Tangible Property Regs.: Working with Rev. Procs. 2012-19 and 2012-20
04/10  Construction Industry A&A Update
04/11  Risk Assessment Standards: Practical Insight and Observations for Business and Industry
04/19  Planning with Intentionally Defective Grantor Trusts

4. SHARE BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES 

From time to time, members submit information on business opportunities in their regions. If you are aware of any opportunities that may be of interest to TIAG or TAGLaw firms and their clients, email details and contact information to Ken Mayers at kmayers@TIAGnet.com. Click here for a listing of past Business Opportunities. 

5. SPECIALTY GROUP POSTINGS

Send your Articles and Alerts to TIAG

We have created a mailbox exclusively for your news, articles and 

newsletters. Please add marketing@TIAGnet.com to your news distribution list. 

Tax
- Characterizing and Quantifying Reasonable Compensation of S Corporation Shareholder-Employees; Williams Mullen (North Carolina and Virginia, USA - TAGLaw)

TAGLaw Member Articles

To encourage the continued successful collaboration between TIAG and TAGLaw firms, we will from time to time, feature news and articles from TAGLaw members. To learn more about TAGLaw and its members around the world, visit www.TIAGnet.com. 

Banking and Financial Services 

- Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Broadens Its Oversight to Include Certain Debt Collectors and Credit Reporting Agencies; Schnader Harrison Segal & Lewis LLP (Delaware and Pennsylvania, USA - TAGLaw) 

Competition and Antitrust 

- Heavy Fines for Banking Cartel! Erdem & Erdem (Turkey - TAGLaw) 

- New Guidelines for Mergers and Acquisitions; Erdem & Erdem (Turkey - TAGLaw)  

Corporate and M&A 

- Innovations Concerning the Transfer of Shares in the New Turkish Commercial Code; Erdem & Erdem (Turkey - TAGLaw)    

- The New Turkish Commercial Code has been Accepted in the New Year; Erdem & Erdem (Turkey - TAGLaw)   

- Innovations in the Incorporation of Joint Stock Companies; Erdem & Erdem (Turkey - TAGLaw)     

- Turkish Corporate Governance; Erdem & Erdem (Turkey - TAGLaw)      

Employment and Labor Law 

- The Novelties Brought By the Regulation Regarding Implementation of Law on Work Permits for Foreign Citizens; Erdem & Erdem (Turkey - TAGLaw)      

- The Compensatory Time Work; Erdem & Erdem (Turkey - TAGLaw)      

- Termination of Employment Agreement by Abrogation; Erdem & Erdem (Turkey - TAGLaw)      

Energy 

- The Compensatory Time Work; Erdem & Erdem (Turkey - TAGLaw)      

- Regulation on the Unlicensed Electricity Generation; Erdem & Erdem (Turkey - TAGLaw)      

- The Amendments to the Electricity Market Licensing Regulation; Erdem & Erdem (Turkey - TAGLaw)       

Firm and Practice Management 

- Getting Paid and Staying Covered--The Importance of Reviewing Your Professional Liability Policy Before Filing a Suit for Fees; Bressler, Amery & Ross, P.C. (New Jersey, USA - TAGLaw) 

Governmental Relations 

- Major Amendments in the Notification Law of Turkey; Erdem & Erdem (Turkey - TAGLaw)        

- Jurisdiction Agreement for Turkey; Erdem & Erdem (Turkey - TAGLaw)         

International Trade and Customs 

- Korea - US Free Trade Agreement Takes Effect; Mitchell Silberberg & Knupp LLP (Los Angeles, California, USA - TAGLaw) 

 - Is My Company Subject to ITAR? Williams Mullen (North Carolina and Virginia, USA - TAGLaw)

Litigation and Alternative Dispute Resolution 

- Fiduciary Not Liable For Money Damages in Action to Recover Death Benefits: Stocks v. Life Insurance Company of North America; Williams Mullen (North Carolina and Virginia, USA - TAGLaw) 

- Fees With Regards To the Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral Awards; Erdem & Erdem (Turkey - TAGLaw)  

- A Cautionary Tale for All Litigators and a Must Read for Virginia Attorneys; Williams Mullen (North Carolina and Virginia, USA - TAGLaw) 

Real Estate 

- Stamp Duty and VAT Regime on Property Transaction; Blake Lapthorn (Southampton, England - TAGLaw) 

- Double Whammy! Blake Lapthorn (Southampton, England - TAGLaw) 

- Well, is it Fair? Blake Lapthorn (Southampton, England - TAGLaw)

- If at First you Don't Succeed... Blake Lapthorn (Southampton, England - TAGLaw)

6. TIAG LINKEDIN GROUPS

By joining the TIAG LinkedIn groups you can connect with other TIAG members and grow the profile of your firm within the network. Join now by clicking the names of the groups below.

- TIAG Members Group

- TAG Tax Specialty Group

- TIAG Latin America (TIAG América Latina)

When to use LinkedIn Groups vs. TIAG/TAGLaw Listserv

The TIAG LinkedIn groups are an ideal place to connect with members or to post articles and items for discussion. However, should you need assistance on a client matter, the best practice for receiving a timely reply is to email the TIAG or TAGLaw listserv of your choice or contact our offices at +1 727 895 3720. Additionally, you can utilize the Find a Firm/Professional features on the TIAG or TAGLaw websites. 

7. @TIAG ON TWITTER

Connect with TAGLaw and TIAG members on Twitter!

Keep up-to-date with TIAG and other TIAG members by following us on Twitter @TIAGnet. 

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Regards,

The TIAG Team