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Government Relations Series: House Update (October 2018) Oct 19, 2018

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Republican Greta Joynes moderates a conversation between Democrats Zach Pfister and Nadeam Elshami in our latest update on House politics. Nadeam and Zach discuss the issues that, in these divisive times, have unified the Democratic caucus from California to the Rust Belt and how the new generation of incoming House members will reshape the party for years to come. They address the rumblings of leadership changes aimed at Nancy Pelosi, and Greta weighs in on the leadership vacuum on the Republican side of the aisle. As downtowners evaluate the next congressional makeup, our team predicts who the deal-makers and the deal-breakers will be.

New Tax Incentives in Qualified Opportunity Zones Oct 08, 2018

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The Tax Reform Act created a new program to encourage capital investment in over 8,700 Opportunity Zones throughout the United States. The program has the potential to provide investors in Opportunity Zones with the deferral of capital gains taxes until 2026 along with the possible elimination of tax on the appreciation recognized on the investment in an Opportunity Fund. Brownstein attorneys, including those working on the front lines of tax regulation in Washington, discuss steps you can take to benefit from this new federal tax program.

Nevada Government Relations Series: Legislature 101 - The State Budget Process Oct 05, 2018

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Nevada operates on a biennial budget cycle to coincide with the meeting of the Legislature. Learn about the process that every two years lawmakers are required to enact a new operating budget that will fund the state for two fiscal years.

Nevada Government Relations Series: Legislature 101 - Investing in an Interim Strategy Oct 05, 2018

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Nevada is one of only a few states in the nation that has a biennial legislature, making the 18 months between sessions a critical time for anyone looking to engage in the Nevada Legislative process. This podcast outlines what to consider regarding a strong interim strategy.

Nevada Government Relations Series: Legislature 101 - How To Testify Oct 05, 2018

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Testifying before the Legislature can be overwhelming if you are not familiar with the process. We are going to walk through the basics that will make you seem like a seasoned professional.

Nevada Government Relations Series: Legislature 101 - Nevada Campaign Contribution Rules Oct 05, 2018

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Nevada has a unique mix of contribution limits and time restrictions on campaign contributions to candidates for state office. This podcast explores some of these state campaign finance rules.

Nevada Government Relations Series: Legislature 101 - Bill Draft Request Deadlines Oct 05, 2018

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The beginning of every law starts with a Bill Draft Request in Nevada. This podcast explains what a “BDR” is and what it means.

Nevada Government Relations Series: Legislature 101 - 120 Day Session Oct 05, 2018

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In 1998, Nevada voters approved a constitutional amendment that limits legislative sessions to 120 calendar days. This podcast explores the dynamics of a 120 day session, key deadlines and how these predetermined limitations shape the process of policy making and advocacy in our state.

Government Relations Series: TCPA Reform Sep 19, 2018

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With the FCC’s recent movement on the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA), the FCC and Congress seek to find the middle ground between protecting consumers’ privacy and an industry burdened by litigation. Watchdog groups and the private sector are becoming increasingly engaged. The DC Circuit has provided the FCC with a roadmap for reform, which Chairman Ajit Pai seems to support, but ultimately, Congress may have to weigh in. How will legislation move in such a partisan environment? And what can the FCC do on its own? Shareholders Rich Benenson and Michael Pryor and Policy Advisor Greta Joynes dive in and explain.

Government Relations Series: Tax Policy Roundtable (September 2018) Sep 17, 2018

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Brownstein’s Tax Policy Group Chair Russ Sullivan moderates the first in an ongoing tax series. Harold Hancock, Rosemary Becchi, Lori Harju, Charlie Iovino and Radha Mohan cover everything from John McCain’s tax legacy and Tax Reform 2.0 to the Treasury Department’s flurry of regulatory activity and what we can expect from Congress during the lame-duck session this fall. With so much happening in the world of tax, and so much more to come, it has been anything but a sleepy legislative and regulatory session.

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