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Baker Botts tax lawyers develop plans and structures that permit our clients to achieve their business objectives while minimizing the impact of state, federal and foreign taxes. Our innovative work in tax planning cuts across the spectrum of business activities. We have a substantial and dynamic practice in employee benefits and executive compensation. In addition, we counsel individuals, families and entrepreneurs on wealth transfer and succession planning tax issues. We work with a wide range of clients, including the world's largest corporations and independent businesses.
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Publications
Executive Compensation: Much To Do About …
October 2009
Houston Bar Journal
James R. Raborn
The Lobbyist
September/October 2009
The Houston Lawyer
James Grace Jr.
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B. Luke Ledbetter
Historic Energy and Climate Legislation Passes House, But Future Uncertain
August 17, 2009
Bloomberg Legislative Report
Steve McMillen
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Speeches and Presentations
Family Limited Partnerships: The Continuing Saga
November 20, 2009
68th Institute on Federal Taxation, New York University Tax Institute, San Francisco
John W. Porter
Mirror, Mirror on the Wall, if I Get Too Creative, Will the Tax Man Call? . . . FLPs and Other Hot Topics
November 11, 2009
Eighth Annual Joint Tax and Estate Planning Seminar, Jewish Federation of Broward County/Broward County Community Foundation/United Way of Broward County, Ft. Lauderdale
John W. Porter
2009 FLP Update
November 10, 2009
Live Teleseminar, WebCredenza
John W. Porter
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Updates
COBRA Subsidy Extended and Modified
December 22, 2009
Be Prepared: Increased Effort by IRS to Audit Compliance with Section 409A
December 1, 2009
Pension Protection Act Requires Intranet Disclosure of Pension Plan Form 5500 Actuarial Information
August 2009
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Gregory V. Nelson
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