The U.S. Supreme Court strikes down California law requiring charitable organizations to disclose their donors to the state. On July 1, 2021, the U.S. Supreme Court in Americans for Prosperity Foundation (AFP) v. Bonta held...more
The Supreme Court held that a company may bring a pre-enforcement challenge under the Administrative Procedure Act ("APA") to an IRS reporting requirement backed by a tax penalty.
On May 17, 2021, the U.S. Supreme Court...more
5/20/2021
/ Administrative Procedure Act ,
Anti-Injunction Act ,
CIC Services LLC v IRS ,
Criminal Liability ,
Criminal Penalties ,
Federal Jurisdiction ,
IRS ,
Notice and Comment ,
SCOTUS ,
Subject Matter Jurisdiction ,
Tax Penalties
Executive Order directs agencies to repeal rules and policies implementing regulatory reforms.
Included among the seventeen executive orders signed by President Biden on his first day in office was an order revoking six...more
The new Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act of 2020 ("PPPFA") amends the Paycheck Protection Program ("PPP") created under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security ("CARES") Act and affects both existing...more
6/8/2020
/ Borrowers ,
Business Expenses ,
CARES Act ,
Loan Forgiveness ,
New Legislation ,
Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) ,
Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act of 2020 (PPPFA) ,
Payroll Taxes ,
Rehiring Issues ,
Safe Harbors ,
Small Business ,
Small Business Loans
The Issue: Federal agencies have issued subregulatory guidance affecting every industry during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Situation: The federal government has issued executive orders and memoranda on the proper role of...more
The President issued an executive order directing agencies to address the economic impact of COVID-19 by eliminating regulations, providing reopening guidance to businesses, and recognizing that regulatory compliance can be...more
This action implements a portion of the President's recent Executive Order 13891, "Promoting The Rule Of Law Through Improved Agency Guidance Documents." In that executive order, the President directed agencies to review...more
The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic presents the world of higher education with an unprecedented set of challenges that will likely persist for years to come. During the pandemic and beyond, colleges and universities will be...more
5/15/2020
/ CARES Act ,
Colleges ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Cybersecurity ,
Department of Education ,
Distance Learning ,
Educational Institutions ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Infectious Diseases ,
Relief Measures ,
Students ,
Universities
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security ("CARES") Act is a sweeping bipartisan measure that provides relief to small and large businesses, the health care sector, and individuals and families. This massive...more
This action implements a portion of the President's recent Executive Order 13892, "Promoting the Rule of Law Through Transparency and Fairness in Civil Administrative Enforcement and Adjudication." In that Executive Order,...more