Duane Morris LLP

Duane Morris LLP, one of the 100 largest law firms in the world, is a full-service firm of more than 650 lawyers. In addition to legal services, Duane Morris has independent affiliates employing approximately 100 professionals engaged in other disciplines. With offices in major markets in the United States and internationally, Duane Morris represents clients across the U.S. and around the world.

Challenging Times: Rethinking and Reshaping Estate Plans in New Tax and Economic Environments
June 30, 2009
Recent changes to the estate, gift and generation-skipping transfer (GST) tax systems, along with historically low interest rates and depressed asset values, may have a significant impact on carefully crafted estate plans.

IRS Issues Guidance on Electing Investment Tax Credit in Lieu of Production Tax Credit for Specified Renewable Energy Property
Benjamin L. Israel, James W. McTarnaghan, Daniel J. Bauer, June 30, 2009
On June 5, 2009, the Internal Revenue Service ("IRS") issued Notice 2009-52 (the "Notice") providing guidance on the process for electing an investment tax credit ("ITC") rather than a production tax credit ("PTC") for specified renewable energy facilities.

NEPA Compliance for Projects Funded under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009: Is Your Project "Shovel Ready"?
June 30, 2009
The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 ("ARRA"), provides a $787 billion economic stimulus package with funding for investments in infrastructure, energy, healthcare, education and science, among other sectors.