Meadows Collier

In his latest article published with Law360, "Attorneys Should Aid Clients’ AI Use While Safeguarding Privilege”, firm partner Joseph A. Rillotta explores the emerging intersection of artificial intelligence, attorney-client privilege, and white-collar criminal defense. He examines recent case law suggesting that client AI queries may not be shielded from discovery and considers whether the longstanding principles established in 𝘜𝘯𝘪𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘚𝘵𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘴 𝘷. 𝘒𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘭 could provide a framework for safeguarding certain AI-assisted communications. Mr. Rillotta highlights the practical, ethical, and technological considerations that must be addressed as the legal profession continues to navigate the evolving role of AI in legal services.

Read more: https://www.law360.com/articles/2483696

Meadows Collier is a proud sponsor of the 42nd Annual Texas Federal Tax Institute Conference held June 3-5, 2026 in San Antonio, TX.

The Texas Federal Tax Institute brings together leading corporate, partnership, and real estate tax professionals from across the United States. Leading national experts from the U.S. Treasury, the Internal Revenue Service, and private practice share unique insights on the latest trends and developments related to regulations, rulings, and cases that impact tax practice areas. The focus is on corporate, partnership, real estate, and controversy-related topics.

Learn more and register: https://www.texfedtax.org/

Firm partner Naveid P. Jahansouz is speaking at Texas Federal Tax Institute's 2026 Conference on Wednesday, June 3 in San Antonio, TX. He will be presenting "Managing Third-Party Information Requests in Audits, Courts, and Internationally" along with James Steele. This panel will discuss practical considerations when dealing with Internal Revenue Service requests for information from third parties, both from the perspective of the taxpayer and the third party. The response to each request may be different depending on the phase of the controversy – whether conducted during an audit, in active litigation, or involving the exchange of information through an international treaty. This panel will also discuss the rules concerning information requests to third parties by the Internal Revenue Service and foreign tax authorities and provide strategies for responding (and contesting) each of the various types of requests from taxing authorities.

Learn more and register: https://www.texfedtax.org/

In the recent Bloomberg Tax article "Can Disclosure Neutralize Civil Fraud? Enforcements Explored," Damon Rowe and Carolyn Schenck provide insight into the role disclosure may play in mitigating civil fraud exposure in tax enforcement matters. The article examines how taxpayers and practitioners navigate voluntary disclosures, amended filings, and cooperation strategies in the face of increasing IRS scrutiny, particularly as civil fraud enforcement continues to evolve.

Read more: https://news.bloombergtax.com/daily-tax-report/can-disclosure-neutralize-civil-fraud-enforcements-explored