Santander’s shock win in STARS case threatens IRS’ sham transaction argument

Joe Dalton

October 09, 2013

Spanish banking group Santander’s surprising victory on summary judgment before the District Court of Massachusetts could undermine the government’s central argument in fighting the structured trust advantaged repackaged securities (STARS) cases.

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