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REIT Provisions in the Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008

August 05, 2008

BY ANDREW M. SHORT, JOSEPH P. OPICH, & MATT WALDING

The Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008 includes significant modifications to the treatment of real estate investment trusts (REITs) under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.

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Bush Mortgage Relief Plan - Questionable Relief, Questionable Protection from Litigation

Immigration News - New Petition Verification Procedures May Result in Visa Processing Delays

A Road Map for Water: A Court Finally Clears a CEQA Water Supply Analysis

The SEC Targets 10b5-1 Plans Ten Things Executives and Boards Should Be Doing

Annual Form ADV Requirements for Investment Advisers

SEC Proposes New Layered Prospectus Disclosure and Delivery Regime

French Securities Regulator (AMF) Considers Relaxing Disclosure and Corporate Governance Rules for Small and Mid Cap Issuers Listed on French Regulated Markets

Immigration News - November 29, 2007

China Matters: China Issues New Foreign Investment Restrictions

Illinois Opens the Door for Jury Trials in Employment Law Claims

SEC Proposes to Amend Mutual Fund Disclosure Requirements

Subprime Mortgage Meltdown: Issues and Implications

Key Employment-Related Legislative Developments of 2007

Immigration News - November 13, 2007

Immigration News - November 8, 2007

California Meal Period Compliance Update: Three New Cases Offer Guidance on the Provide Versus Ensure Debate

FCC Prohibits Exclusivity Agreements Between Multiple Dwelling Units and Most Cable Companies

The Fair Employment and Housing Commission Issues the Long-Awaited Regulations Implementing California's Mandatory Sexual Harassment Prevention Training Law

Key Differences in US and UK Stock Purchase Agreements

Immigration News - November 5, 2007

409A Newsflash; Practical Implications of Recent Relief

Georgia Banking Department Proposes Rule Affecting Acquisitions and Proxy Solicitations in Large Financial Institutions

European and UK Employment Law: Quarterly Case Update and New Legislation Review

SEC Approves FINRA Rules Governing Fairness Opinion Practice

Second Circuit Clarifies Rule on Foreign Anti-Suit Injunctions

SEC Provides Limited Principal Trading Relief and Proposes Interpretive Rule for Broker-Dealer Exclusion

French Securities Regulator (AMF) Considers Relaxing Listing Conditions for Foreign Issuers

Webinar Held on Rule 12b-1 Fees: Past, Present and Future

Evaluating Healthcare Audit Priorities: The OIG Issues Its 2008 Work Plan

Immigration News - October 15, 2007

Maintaining The Lines Of Privileged Communication

New York Labor Law Amendments Expand Labor Departments Jurisdiction, Require Written Commission Plans

New Guidance from the California Supreme Court on Incentive Compensation Plans and Authorized Deductions

Immigration News - October 4, 2007

China Matters: New Regulations on Laws Governing Civil/Commercial Contracts

Tougher and Broader Tax Return Preparer Standards and Penalties

BMC Resources, Inc. v. Paymentech, L.P.: Federal Circuit Rejects Strict Liability Theory of Joint Infringement

The New Age of Social Networking Issues for Employers

U.S. Patent and Trademark Office Issues Final Rules Limiting Claims and Continuation Applications

The California Attorney Generals Latest Settlement: ConocoPhillips Company Agrees to Offset Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Expanded Refinery

China Matters: China Adopts First Anti-Monopoly Law

Immigration News - September 17, 2007

FinCEN Final Patriot Act Regulations on Special Due Diligence Program

China Expands Investment Scope for Offshore Wealth Management Services

Bankruptcy Court Order in the Enron Corp. Case Overturned

CEQA Warms to Climate Change: Analysis of Greenhouse Gases Now Required

Certain Entities No Longer Disregarded for Purposes of Employment and Certain Excise Taxes

Proposed Stark Law Amendment and Rule Changes: Major Restructuring Ahead?

Financial Services Employer News: Summer Edition

Federal Circuit Overrules Precedent - A Sea Change in the Law on Willfulness

SEC Adopts Rules Mandating Internet Delivery of Proxy Materials

Immigration News - August 16, 2007

Immigration News - August 10, 2007

A Matter of FACTA (Part II): Recent Developments Favor Defendants in Defeating Class Actions Alleging Willful Violations