Tax is a subject that is near and dear to my heart, but not because I occasionally fill out a tax return. Tax theory is fasci­nating and relevant stuff, but I won’t ask you to take my word for it. I think the reason why I like tax theory but hate applying tax law, is because […]

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The French telecom company Alcatel is buying Lucent in what is reported to be a $13.5 billion acqui­sition made to improve R&D capabil­ities in both organi­za­tions. Lucent’s CEO, Patricia Russo, doesn’t speak French but will become the new CEO of the Paris-based giant. I wonder how well that’s going to work out. It will be […]

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