Month: February 2020

Former Attorney for the Office of Chief Counsel, IRS, Matt Carlson, Joins Boutin Jones’ Growing Tax Practice

February 20, 2020

Matt Carlson has joined Boutin Jones Inc. to assist businesses and individuals on tax issues. Matt has over ten years of tax controversy experience and was previously an attorney for the Office of Chief Counsel, IRS, where he represented the IRS in federal, state and local tax proceedings. Since moving to private practice, Matt has focused…

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Show Me the Money! –Ninth Circuit Clarifies CAFA Standards

February 12, 2020
Money

In Arias v. Residence Inn by Marriott, the Ninth Circuit clarified and reiterated standards related to the removal of an action to federal court under the Class Action Fairness Act (“CAFA”) — namely, what a defendant must show to meet the CAFA amount in controversy requirement and how a district court may respond to a…

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CCPA Blog Series: Post No. 1—Introducing the CCPA

February 7, 2020
Padlock

The CCPA is a hot topic among California businesses, but you may be wondering exactly what it is or how it may affect you and your business. We have your answers. This is the first post in a series of blogs about the CCPA and how it is changing the legal landscape related to data…

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California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)

February 7, 2020

February 2020 Monthly Litigation Law Tip Multiple new laws took effect in January. The California Consumer Privacy Act is one them and is expected to generate litigation in 2020. Check this blog to see whether the CCPA applies to your business.

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