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Upcoming Filing Deadlines For Taxpayers With Foreign Assets And Accounts

TAMPA, FL, June 17, 2015 — The IRS recently reminded taxpayers with foreign assets and accounts of several upcoming filing deadlines. The most well-known of these reporting requirements is the FBAR, or Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts, which must be filed with the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) by June 30th. It is important to note that the FBAR filing requirement is separate and distinct from the taxpayer’s obligation to disclose their interest in a foreign account on Schedule B of their federal income tax return.

Events

HCBA's Securities Section Hosted A Luncheon On April 22, 2015

Tampa, FL, May 7, 2015 — The Hillsborough County Bar Association’s Securities Section hosted a luncheon on April 22, 2015 at the Chester H. Ferguson Law Center in Tampa, Florida. Fifty people attended the presentation, titled “Lunch and Learn: Q&A Session with Our Decision Makers.” Participants had an opportunity to hear from, and speak with, those who decide securities matters in state, federal, and appellate court, as well as in arbitration.

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Hillsborough County Bar Association's Securities Section Luncheon

The Hillsborough County Bar Association’s Securities Section will host a luncheon on April 22, 2015 at the Chester H. Ferguson Law Center, 1610 North Tampa Street, Tampa Florida 33602 from noon until 1:30 P.M. The event, ” Lunch and Learn: Q&A Session with Our Decision Makers,” will provide an opportunity to hear from, and speak with, those who decide securities matters in state, federal, and appellate court, as well as in arbitration.

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Guerra & Partners Attorneys Host HCBA Securities Section’s Event: “Pinstripes to Prison Stripes: Criminal Implications of Securities Enforcement” with Speakers from Criminal Enforcement Agencies

The Hillsborough County Bar Association’s Securities Section hosted a luncheon on March 4, 2015 at the Chester H. Ferguson Law Center in Tampa, Florida.  Fifty people attended the presentation, titled “Pinstripes and Prison Stripes: Criminal Implications of Securities Enforcement.”  Representatives from criminal enforcement agencies answered questions about recent enforcement efforts in the securities industry and issues impacting civil practitioners and industry members.

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Guerra & Partners Supports Bay Area Legal Services

For the third consecutive year, Guerra & Partners is pleased to announce it is supporting Bay Area Legal Services as a Sustaining Law Firm donor. Bay Area Legal Services provides free civil legal services to qualified and low-income residents and nonprofits throughout the Tampa Bay area. Last year, Bay Area Legal Services helped and educated more than 25,000 individuals, families, and community groups.

Publications

US v. Newman and Chiasson: Second Circuit Court of Appeals Clarifies Tippee Liability

On December 10, the Second Circuit Court of Appeals issued its widely-anticipated decision in the appeal of the insider trading convictions of Todd Newman and Anthony Chiasson. The convictions were among dozens obtained in recent years by Preet Bharara, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, who has made cracking down on insider trading one of his highest priorities.  In a decision that sharply rebuked the prosecutorial strategies employed in cracking down on insider trading, the Second Circuit concluded that a higher standard was required to hold individuals liable for insider trading – particularly those individuals removed by several degrees from the original “tipper.”  Ruling that the jury instructions given in the Chiasson and Newman cases was flawed, the Second Circuit not only unanimously reversed the convictions, but also dismissed each case with prejudice.

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