January 21, 2010, ABA Section of Taxation, Standards of Tax Practice Committee
Caplin & Drysdale's Scott D. Michel, Christopher S. Rizek, Charles M. Ruchelman, and Matthew C. Hicks will be speaking at the 2010 Midyear Meeting organized by the American Bar Association's Section of Taxation, Standards of Tax Practice Committee. The meeting will occur on January 21-23 in San Antonio, Texas.
Scott D. Michel also chairs this event.
Panel I
Title of Panel: Emerging Issues in Whistleblower Claims
Date: January 22, 2010
Time: 9:15 a.m.
Caplin & Drysdale Participant: Scott D. Michel, panelist
Description: The Director of the IRS Whistleblower Office will discuss recurring ethical issues presented in cases involving claims for rewards under the whistleblower program. These ethical issues are appearing with greater frequency as claims before the Office have increased.
Panel II
Title of Panel: Young Lawyers Panel: Representing Practitioners in Ethics and Disciplinary Actions
Date: January 22, 2010
Time: 10:20 a.m.
Caplin & Drysdale Participant: Matthew C. Hicks, moderator
Description: The panel, made up of newer members of the Tax Section and the Director of OPR, will discuss tactical and substantive issues that arise in representing practitioners before the IRS Office of Professional Responsibility regarding potential violations of the ethical rules governing practice before the IRS under Circular 230 and in connection with related disciplinary matters.
Panel III
Title of Panel: Stipulations in the Tax Court
Date: January 22, 2010
Time: 1:30 p.m.
Caplin & Drysdale Participants: Christopher S. Rizek, chair; Charles M. Ruchelman, panelist
Description: The stipulation process is the bedrock of Tax Court practice. This session will explore the “nuts and bolts” of the stipulation process; what can be included in a stipulation and what cannot; how the stipulation impacts the proceedings that follow the filing of a stipulation; and drafting tricks and traps. The session will also dissect the language commonly used in the preamble.
Panel IV
Title of Panel: Emerging Ethical Issues in Whistleblower Claims
Date: January 22, 2010
Time: 2:15 p.m.
Caplin & Drysdale Participant: Scott D. Michel, panelist
Description: The Director of the IRS Whistleblower Office will discuss recurring ethical issues presented in cases involving claims for rewards under the whistleblower program. These ethical issues are appearing with greater frequency as claims before the Office have increased.
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