McGuireWoods LLP

Whether assisting a Fortune 50 giant or a small start-up, our focus is on building relationships that drive results. Our clients' businesses and industries are as important to us today as they were when we began in 1834, proven by the fact that many of our client relationships have lasted for decades. With over 900 lawyers working from 18 strategically located offices worldwide, McGuireWoods serves public, private, government and nonprofit clients from such industries as automotive, banking and financial services, chemicals, energy resources, food processing, general manufacturing, government, health care, insurance, real estate, retailing, sports and entertainment, technology and telecom, and transportation.

Reports of Foreign Financial Accounts Due to IRS by June 30
June 29, 2009
The last year has seen the IRS more rigorously enforce its rules requiring taxpayers with foreign financial accounts to file a Form TD F 90-22.1, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Authority (more commonly called an "FBAR").

Administration's Financial Services Regulatory Reform Proposal
David L. Richardson, Joseph C. Carter, June 26, 2009
The Obama Administration today announced its "white paper" proposal to revamp U.S. financial services regulation, the most important regulatory revamp in a decade. Comprehensive reform of financial services regulation is a major Administration priority.

False Marking Claims for Products Stamped with Expired Patents
Brian C. Riopelle, Steven D. Hamilton, June 26, 2009
Product Manufacturers Beware: You may find yourself paying damages for simply marking your products with expired patent numbers.