Tax News

Fifty-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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