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Today on the Daily News You Can Use, Ray and Zach discuss the latest interview from incoming NADA chairman, Gary Gilchrist. The duo discuss why dealers are feeling the pressure from the FTCs newly proposed rules. Tune in to learn more!

Welcome to Wednesday as we talk about the big finalization of new FTC rules that has NADA CEO Mike Stanton not mincing words. We also talk about a big stock purchase of Ford by one of their employees, as well as a Christmas rescue of a Cybertruck. The FTC has finalized a new rule yesterday, targeting deceptive car-buying practices, including junk fees and misleading promises, set to transform the automotive retail landscape by July 2024…for better or worseThe rule, set to go into effect on July 30, 2024, requires transparent pricing and prohibits non-beneficial add-ons, such as oil changes packages included in an EV contract, or nitrogen that isn't much different than normal airIt aims to protect consumers, particularly servicemembers, from deceptive practices costing $3.4 billion annually.The National Automobile Dealers Association criticizes the rule for adding complexity and increasing compliance costs, noting that The Center For Automotive Research suggests it will add 2 hours to the transaction time. This counters the FTCs claim that it will reduce time by 3 hoursThe same study suggests that Dealers face  $18 to $22 billion in extra compliance costs over a decade due to the FTC rule, far exceeding the agency's estimate of $1.36 to $1.57 billion.Mike Stanton, CEO of NADA said Tuesday: “This regulation is heavy-handed bureaucratic overreach and redundancy at its worst... The FTC made up data to support its claims, then rejected calls to slow down the process and test the effectiveness of its proposal with real consumers. We are exploring all options on how to keep this ill-conceived rule from taking effect.”Ford's chief electric vehicle, digital, and design officer, recently made the largest non-family investment in the company since 2004 purchasing $2 million in Ford stock, reflecting confidence in the automaker's future.Doug Field acquired 182,000 shares at $11.05 each which doubles the $1 million stock purchase by former COO Jim Farley in 2020, signaling optimism in Ford's direction.A Ford spokesperson commented, "Doug has a substantial ownership interest in Ford stock, which shows he believes in the company's future."A twitter user captured a Tesla Cybertruck's failed attempt to climb a snowy hill, requiring rescue by his friend's Ford Super Duty, raising questions about its off-road capabilities, and of course, embarrassing the new vehicle  The incident occurred in California's Stanislaus National Forest, where the Cybertruck struggled on a snowy incline and needed recovery by a Ford F-series.Factors influencing the failure include inadequate all-terrain tires for snow and a software issue preventing the use of "lockers" for better traction.Also absent from the Cybertruck were any pickup or recovery points, meaning the truck had to be pulled out by its control armsHosts: Paul J Daly and Kyle MountsierGet the Daily Push Back email at https://www.asotu.com/ JOIN the conversation on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/asotu/ Read our most recent email at: https://www.asotu.com/media/push-back-email ASOTU Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/automotivestateoftheunion

Episode 165 This week we let the cat out of the bag with the FTCs probe into one databroker's dealings.We follow with our second update that has a cat on a hot tin roof … of your car and just what the automobile manufacturers are collecting from you that is available to the police, but not you. For story three we swing the cat ‘round to the EU to find out a bit more about QWACs, while in Australia we put the cat among the pigeons of one telecom provider with an update and a request that had a judge decide they didn't have a cat in hell's chance.In at story five is what happened to the cool cats over at Open AI right after their first developer conference.We look at a couple things the cat dragged in one affecting older older bitcoin wallets and the other particular Python packages.And we end with the cats meow of an update to a great communications app.The cat got the cream but we've got an even tastier menu in this week's dishy update --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rps5/message

A review of the week's major US international tax-related news. In this edition: US will not sign MLC on BEPS Pillar One Amount A in 2023, further negotiations required – Treasury, IRS officials offer international tax guidance update, including FTCs, CAMT – IRS to expand PLRs to majority of subchapter C transactions – US House and Senate introduce ‘U.S.-Taiwan Expedited Double Tax Relief Act'.

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“Building a culture of trust around green claims is the most important thing marketers, business and brands should be doing, using advertising self- regulation as a tool, making sure everyone is upholding those standards.” As regulations and guidelines in and around sustainability continue to evolve, tighten up and support a better future around managing both what we do AND say, we spoke to Laura Brett whose remit is to lead the US system of advertising self-regulation looking at advertising claims to make sure what is being said is the truth, (like the Advertising Standards Agency – ASA, in the UK). Laura makes it clear from the outset, that as a body, they look at one simple standard, and that is, “that advertising claims are truthful and not misleading, which also means you have to be transparent when advertising to consumers.” Greenwashing continues to make headlines globally with organisations being called out, investigated, or having their ads banned, whether due to misleading information, not telling the full story or only focusing on the ‘good' whilst omitting the bad. All of which is incredibly damaging to people, planet and the organisations themselves. Laura begins by explaining that actually, most complaints about claims in the US are brought to them not by consumers, but by competitors, one organisation challenging another. As she puts it, “the adversarial system is alive and well!” Laura goes on to explain that “the BBB National Programmes also open claims themselves both from consumers and from their own observations.” During our discussion we discuss how the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) are currently in the process of reviewing their ‘Green Guides' and inviting comment. Whilst the FTC do this every 10 years, Laura explains that this time round it feels particularly important because advertising needs to be held to a certain standard if we are to make progress in tackling the social and environmental challenges we face. The ‘Green Guides' are incredibly valuable for Marketers in terms of providing guidance, they can also be used to highlight what is being talked about and where gaps in knowledge might be. Any marketer looking at the guides should as a baseline know what the terms in them mean, and if they don't they need to go and find out. Laura talks about organisations who make carbon neutral claims without an achievable plan, and how if claims are going to be made, a plan has to be in place to show the pathway they are taking to meet that claim, even if that plan changes. Laura believes the FTCs focus is on closing the gaps in the ‘Green Guides'. The real issue however in amongst all of this isn't whether one gets into trouble with the regulator, but the continued erosion of trust and that is where the damage really impacts brands in terms of reputation and culture - making them unfavourable to consumers and people not wanting to work for them.  Another valuable episode for both Marketers in the US and, Marketers marketing to the US, providing advice and support to you as key stakeholders in supporting your organisations' sustainable agendas, as Laura states, “building a culture of trust around green claims is the most important thing marketers, business and brands should be doing, using advertising self- regulation as a tool, making sure everyone is upholding those standards.” So tune in and listen! Marketers can stay up to date with what is happening across advertising in the US by visiting: https://www.ftc.gov/legal-library/browse/cases-proceedings https://bbbprograms.org/programs/advertising/all-programs#decisions _______________________________________________________________________________________ You'll find the Podcast on all the usual pod platforms - and also on The Global Player and via The Marketing Society. If you love it, do share it and spread the word. Talking about climate change and the role we play is one of the most important things we can do. So join the conversation. We're all in this together. Our podcasts are recorded purely via online conferencing platforms, we apologise for any minor sound quality issues.

“Building a culture of trust around green claims is the most important thing marketers, business and brands should be doing, using advertising self- regulation as a tool, making sure everyone is upholding those standards.”As regulations and guidelines in and around sustainability continue to evolve, tighten up and support a better future around managing both what we do AND say, we spoke to Laura Brett whose remit is to lead the US system of advertising self-regulation looking at advertising claims to make sure what is being said is the truth, (like the Advertising Standards Agency – ASA, in the UK). Laura makes it clear from the outset, that as a body, they look at one simple standard, and that is, “that advertising claims are truthful and not misleading, which also means you have to be transparent when advertising to consumers.” Greenwashing continues to make headlines globally with organisations being called out, investigated, or having their ads banned, whether due to misleading information, not telling the full story or only focusing on the ‘good' whilst omitting the bad. All of which is incredibly damaging to people, planet and the organisations themselves. Laura begins by explaining that actually, most complaints about claims in the US are brought to them not by consumers, but by competitors, one organisation challenging another. As she puts it, “the adversarial system is alive and well!” Laura goes on to explain that “the BBB National Programmes also open claims themselves both from consumers and from their own observations.” During our discussion we discuss how the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) are currently in the process of reviewing their ‘Green Guides' and inviting comment. Whilst the FTC do this every 10 years, Laura explains that this time round it feels particularly important because advertising needs to be held to a certain standard if we are to make progress in tackling the social and environmental challenges we face. The ‘Green Guides' are incredibly valuable for Marketers in terms of providing guidance, they can also be used to highlight what is being talked about and where gaps in knowledge might be. Any marketer looking at the guides should as a baseline know what the terms in them mean, and if they don't they need to go and find out.Laura talks about organisations who make carbon neutral claims without an achievable plan, and how if claims are going to be made, a plan has to be in place to show the pathway they are taking to meet that claim, even if that plan changes. Laura believes the FTCs focus is on closing the gaps in the ‘Green Guides'. The real issue however in amongst all of this isn't whether one gets into trouble with the regulator, but the continued erosion of trust and that is where the damage really impacts brands in terms of reputation and culture - making them unfavourable to consumers and people not wanting to work for them. Another valuable episode for both Marketers in the US and, Marketers marketing to the US, providing advice and support to you as key stakeholders in supporting your organisations' sustainable agendas, as Laura states, “building a culture of trust around green claims is the most important thing marketers, business and brands should be doing, using advertising self- regulation as a tool, making sure everyone is upholding those standards.” So tune in and listen!Marketers can stay up to date with what is happening across advertising in the US by visiting:https://www.ftc.gov/legal-library/browse/cases-proceedings

Link to bioRxiv paper: http://biorxiv.org/cgi/content/short/2023.07.28.551042v1?rss=1 Authors: Fridman, L. B., Knerler, S., Price, A.-S., Colon Ortiz, R., Mercado, A., Wilkins, H., Flores, B. R., Orsburn, B., Williams, D. Abstract: Background: Appropriate interactions between antiretroviral therapies (ART) and drug transporters and metabolizing enzymes at the blood brain barrier (BBB) are critical to ensure adequate dosing of the brain to achieve HIV suppression. These proteins are modulated by demographic and lifestyle factors, including substance use. While understudied, illicit substances share drug transport and metabolism pathways with ART, increasing the potential for adverse drug-drug interactions. This is particularly important when considering the brain as it is relatively undertreated compared to peripheral organs and is vulnerable to substance use-mediated damage. Methods: We used an in vitro model of the human BBB to determine the extravasation of three first-line ART drugs, emtricitabine (FTC), tenofovir (TFV), and dolutegravir (DTG), in the presence and absence of cocaine, which served as our illicit substance model. The impact of cocaine on BBB integrity and permeability, drug transporters, metabolizing enzymes, and their master transcriptional regulators were evaluated to determine the mechanisms by which substance use impacted ART central nervous system (CNS) availability. Results: We determined that cocaine had a selective impact on ART extravasation, where it increased FTCs ability to cross the BBB while decreasing TFV. DTG concentrations that passed the BBB were below quantifiable limits. Interestingly, the potent neuroinflammatory modulator, lipopolysaccharide, had no effect on ART transport, suggesting a specificity for cocaine. Unexpectedly, cocaine did not breach the BBB, as permeability to albumin and tight junction proteins and adhesion molecules remained unchanged. Rather, cocaine selectively decreased the pregnane-x receptor (PXR), but not constitutive androstane receptor (CAR). Consequently, drug transporter expression and activity decreased in endothelial cells of the BBB, including p-glycoprotein (P-gp), breast cancer resistance protein (BCRP), and multidrug resistance-associated protein 4 (MRP4). Further, cytochrome P450 3A4 (CYP3A4) enzymatic activity increased following cocaine treatment that coincided with decreased expression. Finally, cocaine modulated adenylate kinases are required to facilitate biotransformation of ART prodrugs to their phosphorylated, pharmacologically active counterparts. Conclusion: Our findings indicate that additional considerations are needed in CNS HIV treatment strategies for people who use cocaine, as it may limit ART efficacy through regulation of drug transport and metabolizing pathways at the BBB. Copy rights belong to original authors. Visit the link for more info Podcast created by Paper Player, LLC

In this episode, I started with the Microsoft Activision-Blizzard merger, and the FTCs unsuccessful attempt to fight it. CMA now seems toRead More

The team return, beers in hand, to run down a week in gaming. Lucy scrounges through the Game Pass dirt, just for achievements and played My Friend Peppa Pig. Ben brings Dordogne, which Lucy has also played, and they have a much nicer conversation about that. The team briefly touch on Microsoft and the FTCs hearings, and all the joyous headlines that has generated. Finally Ben runs through a bunch of demos he has played during Steam Next Fest including Jusant, Lies of P, Kingdom Eighties, Lysara, and The Cosmic Wheel Sisterhood. Three beers are drunk this week. Brewgooder's Cold IPA, Crickley Echoes from Deya, and Fierce & Noble's Stardust. Tweet and follow us: http://twitter.com/outoflivesnet Join The OOL Community Discord: https://discord.gg/JwY25Kv Visit Us On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/outoflivesnetwork

Today on the Daily News You Can Use, Ray and Zach are joined by Kimberly. The trio discuss the FTCs proposed rules to reign in shady car dealers. Tune in to learn more!

There's a new front that's opened in the years-long battle between the FTC and Facebook. Federal regulators have sued to stop the social media giant's proposed acquisition of a company named Within, which makes a popular virtual reality fitness app called Supernatural. In this episode of Debugger in 10, we talk with Duke University law professor Barak Richman about the merits of the case, and about the larger context of the FTCs legal battles with Facebook / Meta.

A recent study suggests men with beards are more like to be hired for a job. The study says beards makes men come off as more trustworthy.  Scoot has had a beard in the past, but doesn't plan on growing one anytime soon. The beard talk brings out the FTCs. Plus, Scoot hears from listeners on if beards, tattoos, and piercings are relationship deal breakers. 

El Consejo de Participación Ciudadana y Control Social (CPCCS) conoció el oficio del Comité de Coordinación de la Función de Transparencia y Control Social (FTCS), en el que se informó sobre el desistimiento del Abg. Marco Eduardo Pacheco Espíndola, como delegado de esta Función, para conformar la Comisión Ciudadana de Selección para el proceso de renovación parcial del CNE. El CPCCS solicitará, de manera inmediata, el envío del nombre del nuevo delegado hombre, quien deberá pasar por la fase de revisión de requisitos. Los delegados de todas las Funciones del Estado y los postulantes ciudadanos se someterán a la fase de impugnación ciudadana. Abg. Hernán Ulloa Ordóñez Presidente del CPCCS --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/hechosecuador/message

Today on Daily News You Can Use, Ray and Zach discuss the latest data from BlackBook and Cox Automotive on the state of the used car market. Prices continue to decline. Also, Ray and Zach discuss the latest updates with the FTCs proposed rules on car dealers. Tune in!

Today on Daily News You Can Use, Ray and Zach discuss the latest response from the National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) to proposed rules by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). You can read more about the FTCs rules here: https://joinyaa.com/guides/ftc-bans-car-dealer-tactics/ Tune in!

Today on Daily News You Can Use, Zach is joined by Kimberly and Phil to discuss the week's headlines. There's an update on the FTCs proposed regulations that would help consumers, and more news from Ford, GM, and others. Be sure to tune in!

Today on Daily News You Can Use, Ray and Zach discuss the FTCs latest proposed rule that would make it illegal for car dealers to do all the illegal things they do. Wild, right? Plus Tesla layoffs staff and Cox downgrades their annual auto sales expectations. Tune in!

A review of the week's major US international tax-related news. In this edition: US House leaders hope to pass “China competitiveness” bill before 4 July recess – Senate introduces bill to disallow foreign tax credits (FTCs) for taxes paid to Russia or Belarus – Treasury, IRS considering changes to FTC regulations – IRS proposed Section 1256 regulations on FX contracts set for release in coming weeks, Section 987 rules to follow – IRS issues GLAM on allocation and apportionment of deferred compensation expense for FDII deductions, reverses prior guidance – Treasury, OECD officials offer BEPS 2.0 insights.

The Ernst & Young ITTS Washington Dispatch brings you a monthly review of US international tax-related developments. In this edition: US Congress returns amid speculation over limited budget reconciliation – Senate proposal would disallow FTCs, other US tax benefits connected with operations in Russia or Belarus – IRS issues annual APA report for 2021 – New Schedules K-2 and K-3 FAQs released – OECD holds public consultation on Implementation Framework for Pillar Two GloBE Rules – OECD releases public consultation document on draft rules re scope under Amount A for BEPS Pillar One – OECD releases public consultation document on Extractives Exclusion under Amount A for Pillar One – OECD releases peer review reports on dispute resolution – OECD releases fourth annual peer review report on BEPS Action 6 on prevention of treaty abuse.

In the second episode of Tax Sound Bytes, a new podcast series from the Tax Practice Group covering issues affecting the taxation of the digital economy, host and Eversheds Sutherland Associate Mary Kate Nicholson welcomes Associate Hasnain Valika for a discussion about foreign tax credits (FTCs). During their conversation, they cover what exactly a FTC is, including its inclusion in specific tax codes, and how new regulations issued in December affect credibility of certain FTCs and interact with the OECD's Pillar I and II proposals. In addition, they discuss how the FTC regime would be changed by the Build Back Better Act. The conversation concludes with Mary Kate's favorite nontax question – if there was a book you could read over again for the first time, what would it be, and why? To stay up-to-date on the digital tax information you need to know for your business, subscribe to our Digital Taxation mailing list to receive updates from Digital Tax Bytes on a weekly basis.

In the second episode of Tax Sound Bytes, a new podcast series from the Tax Practice Group covering issues affecting the taxation of the digital economy, host and Eversheds Sutherland Associate Mary Kate Nicholson welcomes Associate Hasnain Valika for a discussion about foreign tax credits (FTCs). During their conversation, they cover what exactly a FTC is, including its inclusion in specific tax codes, and how new regulations issued in December affect credibility of certain FTCs and interact with the OECD’s Pillar I and II proposals. In addition, they discuss how the FTC regime would be changed by the Build Back Better Act. The conversation concludes with Mary Kate’s favorite nontax question – if there was a book you could read over again for the first time, what would it be, and why?To stay up-to-date on the digital tax information you need to know for your business, subscribe to our Digital Taxation mailing list to receive updates from Digital Tax Bytes on a weekly basis.

Hosts Kristen DeVall, Ph.D. & Christina Lanier, Ph.D. welcome Jane Pfeifer, MPA, Program Director at Center for Children and Family Futures, and Chad Rodi, Ph.D., Director at NPC Research, for discussion regarding the state of family treatment courts (FTCs). Listen as they define FTCs and how they have changed over time. They also discuss a family-centered approach, the Adoption and Safe Families Act, and more.

This week Jeff is accompanied by Rett (he's awesome) and they are discussing everything happening in the world of tech, computers, gaming, craft beer and cocktails.

In this, our first episode of "SCANDAL SHEET", we re-open the file on the most famous and enduring - but least understood - scandal of the 20th Century: WATERGATE. Join us to learn the secrets you have probably never heard before. NOTE: We decided to suspend "FROM THE CHEAP SEATS" for the 2021 season. But Kassia, Thad and Bernice have a new podcast called, "SCANDAL SHEET". We hope you will enjoy this series as much or more than FTCS. It is available on all platforms. Thank you fans for your on-going patronage!

FBI, CISA, detail SVR cyber activities. Nine US Combatant Commands see declassification as an important tool in information warfare. A convergence of OPSEC and privacy? Apple fixes a significant Gatekeeper bypass flaw. Babuk ransomware hits DC police. A new twist in credential harvesting. Ben Yelin considers the FTCs stance on racially biased algorithms. Our guest Tony Howlett from SecureLink tracks the evolution of threat hunting. And that was no hack; it was just a careless tweet. For links to all of today's stories check out our CyberWire daily news brief: https://www.thecyberwire.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/10/80

Our brilliant Mets correspondent, Leonardo from Manhattan, joins us again to discuss the significant and unexpected moves within the division. And his 15 year old daughter, Hannah, becomes a historic, award-winning bowler! The 9th anniversary of Stephen Strasburg's first big league appearance. Can either the Nats or Mets take the NLE divisional prize? Hmmm…. Comments and feedback are welcome at: thecheapseatsdc@gmail.com. Each email is entered into a drawing for an official FTCS t-shirt!

What a difference 9 days can make! We take you through the beginnings of an unexpected redemption. But will it last? Also, the joys of riding the metro to the stadium and Mad Max almost strangles his boss. Comments and feedback are welcome at: thecheapseatsdc@gmail.com. Each email is entered into a drawing for an official FTCS t-shirt!

Continuing coverage of the seven games in May between these long time opponents, featuring our extremely knowledgeable Mets Correspondent, Leonardo. Comments and feedback are welcome at: thecheapseatsdc@gmail.com. Each email is entered into a drawing for an official FTCS t-shirt!

“Leonardo from Manhattan”, our official Mets Correspondent and quintessential Nats-hater, checks in with us on our on-going rivalry. He fires his savage, funny barbs at your poor co-hosts. Also, manager Davy Martinez’s increasingly questionable employment future. Calgon take me away! Comments and feedback are welcome at: thecheapseatsdc@gmail.com. Each email is entered into a drawing for an official FTCS t-shirt!

Awarding-winning Chef Joe reviews a top, new food venue at Nats park and dishes on concession fare. Our World Series-winning pitching coach is abruptly fired and replaced with a guy from the minors. Huh?! Will this move save Manager Davy and turn around a losing team from their worst record in 8 years? Comments and feedback are welcome at: thecheapseatsdc@gmail.com. Each email is entered into a drawing for an official FTCS t-shirt!

Top draft pick Carter Kieboom makes his debut, Scherzer crosses 2,500 Ks, mascot Screech has a birthday, Harper has a Philly melt, and the under 21 club prove the kids are alright. Comments and feedback are welcome at: thecheapseatsdc@gmail.com. Each email is entered into a drawing for an official FTCS t-shirt!

We introduce Bernice, an Artificial Intelligence engine and new guest host. We also discuss the explosion of sports gambling in many states and whether that correlates to the alarming spike in bad calls by umpires. Comments and feedback are welcome at: thecheapseatsdc@gmail.com. Each email is entered into a drawing for an official FTCS t-shirt!

Frequent guest contributor to WFAN sports radio in New York City, “Leonardo from Manhattan,” self-described Nats hater (he even hates the food in our ball park!) joins the Cheap Seats crew to represent our seminal rival and current Division leader, the Mets. Comments and feedback are welcome at: thecheapseatsdc@gmail.com. Each email is entered into a drawing for an official FTCS t-shirt!

Great episode! Harper returns to Washington in a different jersey for the first time and fans react dramatically. Your hosts were eye witnesses to the event. Comments and feedback are welcome at: thecheapseatsdc@gmail.com. Each email is entered into a drawing for an official FTCS t-shirt!

Our exclusive interview with hypochondriac starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg (aka “Mold Boy”). Comments and feedback are welcome at: thecheapseatsdc@gmail.com. Each email is entered into a drawing for an official FTCS t-shirt!

Opening day analysis and celebration by your two favorite hosts. Observations of fan reaction to Bryce Harper's 13 year contract with divisional rival, Philadelphia Phillies. Comments and feedback are welcome at: thecheapseatsdc@gmail.com. Each email is entered into a drawing for an official FTCS t-shirt!

Bryce Harper promises to bring a championship to DC at a Philly presser– huh?! Superstar pitcher Scherzer off to a rotten start, do we need a pitch clock?, backpacks outlawed in Nats Park, and whatever happened to the foul-mouthed, pre-teen @Mets Maniac. Comments and feedback are welcome at: thecheapseatsdc@gmail.com. Each email is entered into a drawing for an official FTCS t-shirt!

Our opening episode filled with scathing observations. Comments and feedback are welcome at: thecheapseatsdc@gmail.com. Each email is entered into a drawing for an official FTCS t-shirt!

Proposed regulations on foreign tax credits (FTCs) provide necessary guidance on how to characterize the stock of a controlled foreign corporation (CFC) for purposes of apportioning interest expense.This Bottom Line videocast discusses: the significance of CFC stock characterization for interest expense apportionment the proposed new framework for CFC stock characterization where does this leave you? Related content: Legal Alert: Allocation, apportionment and attribution, oh my – Proposed foreign tax credit regulations provide critical guidance Discover more of the latest legal news and topics discussed by our attorneys by subscribing to the Eversheds Sutherland Legal Insights Podcast Channel.

Proposed regulations on foreign tax credits (FTCs) provide necessary guidance on how to characterize the stock of a controlled foreign corporation (CFC) for purposes of apportioning interest expense.This Bottom Line videocast discusses: the significance of CFC stock characterization for interest expense apportionment the proposed new framework for CFC stock characterization where does this leave you? Related content: Legal Alert: Allocation, apportionment and attribution, oh my – Proposed foreign tax credit regulations provide critical guidance Discover more of the latest legal news and topics discussed by our attorneys by subscribing to the Eversheds Sutherland Legal Insights Podcast Channel.

US international tax reform remains major issue on Capitol Hill – IRS final outbound asset reorganization rules adopt repeal of Section 367(a)(5) exception – Proposed regulations to treat foreign-owned single-member LLCs as corporations for 6038A reporting coming soon – IRS removes Cuba from list of countries for which FTCs, CFC deferral disallowed – Treasury to release US CbC reporting regs by 30 June, official says – IRS issues 2015 APA report.

Congress returns to pending deadlines; Speaker Boehner resigns – IRS issues regulations under Subpart F – IRS releases final regulations on integrated hedging transactions – IRS issues long-awaited final regulations addressing “F” reorganizations – IRS proposed regulations would subject outbound transfers of foreign goodwill or going concern value to tax under Section 367(a) or (d) – IRS releases temporary regulations under Section 482 on coordinating TP rules with other Code provisions – IRS issues final and temporary regulations on dividend equivalent amounts – IRS: Cash basis taxpayer may not elect accrual method for claiming FTCs on amended return – IRS extends certain FATCA transitional rules – US Appellate Court affirms special 10-year statute of limitations for refund claims attributable to FTCs runs from return due date – US District Court rules discretionary treaty benefits subject to judicial review.

A review of the week's major US international tax-related news. In this edition: House Ways and Means Committee international tax reform legislative text expected this summer -- US District Court in Lehman Brothers disallows FTCs in back-to-back stock loan transaction – ABA Tax Section meeting highlights coming US international tax guidance – OECD Update: public consultation held on BEPS Action 12 on mandatory disclosure rules, OECD’s Pascal Saint-Amans takes aim at multinational tech companies.

Joseph Jerome, Policy Counsel for the Future of Privacy Forum joins Bennet Kelleyto discuss the FTCs recent staff report on the privacy implications of the Internet of Things.The Future of Privacy Forum (FPF) is a Washington, DC based think tank that seeks to advance responsible data practices. The forum is led by Internet privacy expert Jules Polonetsky, a frequent CLBR guest.

Bernet goes over the FTCs annual report and how to avoid being a target and Dan Tynan from eSarcasm.com is welcomed back to discuss the Internet saint and more.

Bennet Kelley from the Internet Law Center discusses topics that are looming large in our community including the FTCs proposal to bail out the newspaper industry by taxing ISP access, plus how did the tech candidates fare in the recent California primary.