Tax NewsFifty-nine Attorneys Selected for Best Lawyers in America®; Five Practice Areas Listed Among Top in the Carolinas Columbia, Charleston, Charlotte, Greensboro, Greenville, Hilton Head, Myrtle Beach August 5, 2010
Nexsen Pruet is proud to announce that 59 of its attorneys have been named to the 2011 edition of Best Lawyers®.

Nexsen Pruet Expands Tax Group; Robert Anderson Joins Charleston Office Charleston August 2, 2010
Nexsen Pruet is pleased to announce the expansion of the firm’s Tax Group with the hiring of Robert (Bobby) M. Anderson.

"Gov. Sanford signs Economic Development Competitiveness Act" SCBIZ June 24, 2010
Nexsen Pruet's Burnie Maybank played a key role in drafting the legislation.

Nexsen Pruet Expands Tax Practice Group; Briani Bennett Mellen Joins Firm as Associate Columbia June 22, 2010
Nexsen Pruet is pleased to announce that Briani Bennett Mellen has joined the firm.

"Landmark Ruling by South Carolina Supreme Court to Impact Taxpayers Nationwide" "Ruling Reverses Corporate Tax Reporting Policy - Addresses Need for Fair Tax Relief" MidlandsBiz.com June 21, 2010
MidlandsBiz reports on a South Carolina Supreme Court ruling that could have "a significant impact on taxpayers in many states."

"Lawsuit contests Richland's tax policy change" Andrew Shain The State April 23, 2010
Nexsen Pruet member (partner) Dennis Lynch speaks to The State newspaper about a lawsuit filed over Richland County's business license fee.

Hiring for the HIRE Act: Federal Legislation Offers Substantial Incentives for Bringing on New Workers March 29, 2010
President Obama signed the Hiring Incentives to Restore Employment (HIRE) Act into law March 18, 2010, with hopes of incentivizing employers to hire workers who have been affected by sprawling rates of unemployment across the country.

"Hooters' assets seeking support as family feud drives sale plans" New York Post February 11, 2010
Nexsen Pruet attorney Billy Newsome offers the New York Post insight into South Carolina Estate Law as the paper reports on a a dispute over assets.

"Commission's findings should alter entire way we pay taxes" John DeWorken GSA Business January 20, 2010
A "viewpoint" article in the January 18th edition of GSA Business is entitled "Commission's findings should alter entire way we pay taxes." It examines the South Carolina Tax Realignment Commission, which is being chaired by Nexsen Pruet attorney Burnie Maybank.

Experienced Tax Lawyer Joins Nexsen Pruet; Robert Lyerly Expands Tax Practice Group Charlotte January 5, 2010
Robert Lyerly has joined Nexsen Pruet as a member(partner).

"Study: Middle incomes hit hard, S.C. taxes favor wealthy, group says" Columbia The State November 19, 2009
The November 19th edition of The State newspaper quotes Nexsen Pruet attorney Burnie Maybank in an article entitled "Study: Middle incomes hit hard, S.C. taxes favor wealthy, group says."

Nexsen Pruet Represents CAIC in $100 Million Purchase by AFLAC Columbia October 2, 2009
Nexsen Pruet attorneys played a critical role in Aflac’s recent $100 million acquisition of Continental American Insurance Co. (CAIC). The transaction closed effective October 1, 2009.

Client Alert: Reassessment May Boost Property Taxes Andrew Colvin Beaufort County August 26, 2009
In 2009, there will be a countywide reassessment in Beaufort County. Due primarily to market conditions, the Beaufort County Assessor's Office has said it expects a record number of appeals this year. While we hope the assessor’s appraisals would fall in line with recent market conditions, we believe that in many cases your taxes may actually increase.

"South Carolina may end some sales tax exemptions" Nexsen Pruet's Burnie Maybank to serve on special tax commission The Greenville News August 25, 2009
The Greenville News reports on a "special commission charged with reviewing South Carolina tax policy."

Fifty-eight Attorneys Selected for Best Lawyers in America® Charleston, Charlotte, Columbia, Greensboro, Greenville, Myrtle Beach July 31, 2009
Fifty-eight Nexsen Pruet attorneys will be included in the 2010 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®.

"Manufacturing tax raises recruitment concerns" The Greenville News July 18, 2009
Nexsen Pruet economic development attorney Burnie Maybank is quoted in an article in The Greenville News entitled "Manufacturing tax raises recruitment concerns."

"Myrtle Beach area's Freestyle paying to rename parkway" The Sun News June 22, 2009
Nexsen Pruet attorney Franklin Daniels is quoted in a Myrtle Beach Sun News article entitled "Myrtle Beach area's Freestyle paying to rename parkway."

Nexsen Pruet Attorney Named "Top Impact Law Leader" Greensboro August 25, 2008
Business Leader Magazine names Bill Wilcox a "Top Impact Law Leader."

Free Breakfast Briefing for Busy HR Professionals August 21, 2008
The Employment and Labor Law Practice Group of Nexsen Pruet law firm will present free breakfast briefings to update human resources professionals on the important differences between employees and independent contractors.

Nexsen Pruet's Reames to Chair SC Bar Tax Section August 19, 2008
Rick Reames, a Member (partner) in Nexsen Pruet’s Columbia office, has been selected as chairman of the South Carolina Bar Association’s Tax Section for 2008-2009.

Paul Topolka Joins Nexsen Pruet; Expands Tax Practice Group May 7, 2008

Franklin Daniels Joins Nexsen Pruet's Real Estate Group January 30, 2008
Franklin Daniels, whose broad-based real estate, corporate and economic development experience spans both the corporate and the law firm settings, has joined Nexsen Pruet as Special Counsel.

Nexsen Pruet Elects Nine New Members January 1, 2008
Nexsen Pruet announced that J. David Black, Amy Harmon Geddes, Stephen P. Groves, Sr., Gregory T. Higgins, Joseph M. Kahn, Christopher A. Ogiba, Brian T. Price, J. Frederick Reames, III, and Jeffrey S. Tibbals have been elected Members (partners) of the firm.

Sixth Annual CLE Ethics Seminar Designed for Corporate Counsel September 2007

38 Nexsen Pruet Attorneys Names To "The Best Lawyers in America 2008" September 2007
Thirty-eight attorneys from Nexsen Pruet, LLC were recently selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2008 – including six who have now earned the honor for 10 years or more.

Nexsen Pruet Strengthens Its Tax Practice Group With Addition Of Matthew Epps July 16, 2007
Matthew Epps has joined the Columbia office of Nexsen Pruet and will focus his practice in the area of taxation.

Nexsen Pruet Elects Four New Members January 4, 2007
Nexsen Pruet announced that Melissa L. Azallion, Brian C. Bonner, Nikole Setzler Mergo, and Suzanne Guitar Odom have been elected Members (partners) of the firm.

32 Nexsen Pruet Attorneys Named to 2007 Edition of "Best Lawyers in America" September 11, 2006
Thirty-two attorneys from Nexsen Pruet, LLC have been named to the 2007 edition of Best Lawyers in America – including six who have now earned the honor for 10 years or more.

IRS Official Commends Nexsen Pruet Partner May 31, 2006
Burnet ("Burnie") R. Maybank III, a Member of Nexsen Pruet and the former Director of the South Carolina Department of Revenue, was publicly recognized by a leading IRS Official.

Burnie Maybank Honored By S.C. Assoc. of Auditors, Treasurers, & Tax Collectors February 15, 2006
Burnet (Burnie) R. Maybank, III, a Member in Nexsen Pruet's Columbia office, has been awarded the prestigious L.H. "Sonny" Siau Award of Excellence by the South Carolina Association of Auditors, Treasurers, and Tax Collectors (SCATT).
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