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Tax
We regularly represent the State of Louisiana in corporate income and franchise tax matters and are currently handling several such matters. We have handled some of the State's largest corporate tax disputes, including obtaining a $26 million jury verdict awarding taxes, interest and penalties, believed to be the largest jury award of its kind in Louisiana history. Representative projects include:
John Kennedy and State of Louisiana v. Tennessee Gas Pipeline Company. Represented the State in corporate income tax dispute (obtained a $26.6 million jury verdict including a 50 percent fraud penalty, the first of its kind in Louisiana).
International Paper Company v. John N. Kennedy, Secretary of the Department of Revenue. Represented the State in a multi-million dollar dispute with a corporate taxpayer regarding treatment of certain income under Louisiana law. Settled on confidential terms.
Texaco Refining and Marketing East, Inc. v. John Kennedy and State of Louisiana. Texaco, Inc. v. John Kennedy and State of Louisiana, TRMI Holdings, Inc., formerly known as Texaco Refining and Marketing, Inc. v. John Kennedy and State of Louisiana, Texaco Refining and Marketing, Inc. v. John Kennedy and State of Louisiana, Texaco Pipeline, Inc. v. John Kennedy and State of Louisiana. Represented the State of Louisiana in a corporate income and franchise tax dispute involving tens of millions of dollars. Settled on confidential terms.
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