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Fadil Bayyari

President Trump Announces Pause on International Tariffs

This week the President announced that the April 2, 2025, reciprocal tariffs imposed by the U.S. on dozens of countries will be paused for most of those countries, an announcement welcomed by United States stock exchanges and… more

Bilateral Agreements, China, International Trade, Panama, Qatar

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Timothy Belevetz

Anti-DEI Enforcement Takes Shape: DOJ and States Apply New Vision of Civil Rights

At the beginning of the second Trump administration, the President and Attorney General Pam Bondi indicated they would use the levers of government to end DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion) policies and programs. The… more

Affirmative Action, Civil Rights Act, Colleges, Department of Justice (DOJ), Diversity and Inclusion Standards (D&I)

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Amy Berg

[Webinar] Urgent Legal Update for Water Providers: AFFF, PFAS, and Your Options - July 9th, 10:00 am - 11:00 am EST

In today’s rapidly evolving regulatory and legal environment, drinking water providers are facing new and urgent challenges related to a class of emerging contaminants—PFAS, also known as “forever chemicals.” This webinar… more

Class Action, Contamination, Drinking Water, Environmental Litigation, Environmental Testing

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Paul Bittner

Ohio Has a New Pay Stub Law

Effective April 8, 2025, employers in Ohio will be required to comply with the “Pay Stub Protection Act.” Don’t worry, though, the rules are not as onerous as pay stub rules in the California Republic… more

State Labor Laws, Wage and Hour, Wage Statements

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Siddharth Bose

The Continuing Saga of Ad Tracking Litigation: What Businesses Need to Know

Recent months have seen a dramatic increase in demand letters and litigation targeting websites and mobile apps. These claims often allege privacy violations stemming from the use of various technologies such as chat bots, chat… more

Advertising, Analytics, Bots, CIPA, Cookies

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Kristine Bouaichi

New Federal Estate and Gift Tax Lifetime Exemption Amount Begins in 2026 (and a Few Other Tax Law Changes of Note Under OBBBA)

On July 4, President Trump signed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) into law and as a result enacted numerous significant tax law changes. While this short article will not address each aspect of the OBBBA, it will… more

Charitable Deductions, Estate Planning, Estate-Tax Exemption, Federal Taxes, Generation-Skipping Transfer

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Emily Bullen

Historic Rulings on Tariffs Set Stage for Potential Supreme Court Showdown

On May 29, 2025, the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia issued two historic rulings in the case of Learning Resources, Inc., et al., vs. Donald Trump, et al. First, it ruled that the Court of International Trade… more

Appeals, Constitutional Challenges, Executive Orders, International Trade, Jurisdiction

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Charles Ellis Bush II

Justices' Ruling Lowers Bar For Reverse Discrimination Suits

A unanimous U.S. Supreme Court issued its opinion in Ames v. Ohio Department of Youth Services on June 5, concluding that a plaintiff bringing a so-called reverse discrimination claim — where, for example, a majority group… more

Ames v Ohio Department of Youth Services, Employment Discrimination, Employment Litigation, Evidentiary Standards, Race Discrimination

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Sarah Charlton

DHS Instructs Employers After It Modifies TPS Designation for Haiti

The Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) authorizes the Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to designate a foreign state for Temporary Protected Status (TPS), which is a temporary immigration benefit, and may… more

Department of Homeland Security (DHS), E-Verify, Employment Authorization Documents (EAD), Foreign Workers, Form I-9

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Grace Dahm

Historic Rulings on Tariffs Set Stage for Potential Supreme Court Showdown

On May 29, 2025, the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia issued two historic rulings in the case of Learning Resources, Inc., et al., vs. Donald Trump, et al. First, it ruled that the Court of International Trade… more

Appeals, Constitutional Challenges, Executive Orders, International Trade, Jurisdiction

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Kristina Dahmann

Unpacking Major Hemp Litigation Matters: From California to Virginia

In 2018, Congress enacted the Agricultural Improvement Act of 2018, referred to as the 2018 Farm Bill, legalizing the production and sale of hemp-derived cannabinoids at the federal level. Since doing so, the sale of food and… more

Appeals, Cannabis Products, Constitutional Challenges, Dormant Commerce Clause, Farm Bill

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Adam Davis

Anti-DEI Enforcement Takes Shape: DOJ and States Apply New Vision of Civil Rights

At the beginning of the second Trump administration, the President and Attorney General Pam Bondi indicated they would use the levers of government to end DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion) policies and programs. The… more

Affirmative Action, Civil Rights Act, Colleges, Department of Justice (DOJ), Diversity and Inclusion Standards (D&I)

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Wesley Davis

New Medicare Reporting Requirements for Worker’s Compensation Settlements

When employers settle worker’s compensation claims with Medicare beneficiaries, federal law requires them to consider Medicare’s potential interests. This may mean obtaining a Medicare Set-Aside (MSA) evaluation, which may… more

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare, Reporting Requirements, Set-Asides, Workers’ Compensation

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Tim Day

Ohio House Overrides Veto on Local Tax Levy Provision

On July 21, 2025, the Ohio House of Representatives convened a special session and successfully voted to override one of Governor Mike DeWine's line-item vetoes to the state operating budget. This action specifically targeted a… more

Congressional Override, General Assembly, Governor DeWine, Governor Vetoes, Property Tax

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Radha Desai

DHS Instructs Employers After It Modifies TPS Designation for Haiti

The Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) authorizes the Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to designate a foreign state for Temporary Protected Status (TPS), which is a temporary immigration benefit, and may… more

Department of Homeland Security (DHS), E-Verify, Employment Authorization Documents (EAD), Foreign Workers, Form I-9

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Tami Earnhart

President Trump Eliminates Increased Minimum Wage for Federal Contractors

After years of litigation surrounding executive orders establishing a minimum wage for federal contractors, on March 14, 2025, President Trump signed an executive order revoking Executive Order (EO) 14026 issued by former… more

Biden Administration, Davis-Bacon Act, Department of Labor (DOL), Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), Federal Contractors

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Lisa Erb Harrison

Roth Catch-Up Requirements for Special Catch-Up Contributions in 457(b) Plans

In a previous article, we outlined the IRS’ proposed regulations implementing Section 603 of the SECURE 2.0 Act, which requires certain high earners to make catch-up contributions on a Roth basis beginning in 2026… more

457(b) Plans, Contribution Limits, Employee Benefits, Employee Contributions, IRS

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Audra Ferguson

Roth Catch-Up Requirements for Special Catch-Up Contributions in 457(b) Plans

In a previous article, we outlined the IRS’ proposed regulations implementing Section 603 of the SECURE 2.0 Act, which requires certain high earners to make catch-up contributions on a Roth basis beginning in 2026… more

457(b) Plans, Contribution Limits, Employee Benefits, Employee Contributions, IRS

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Kyle Finnegan

Unpacking Major Hemp Litigation Matters: From California to Virginia

In 2018, Congress enacted the Agricultural Improvement Act of 2018, referred to as the 2018 Farm Bill, legalizing the production and sale of hemp-derived cannabinoids at the federal level. Since doing so, the sale of food and… more

Appeals, Cannabis Products, Constitutional Challenges, Dormant Commerce Clause, Farm Bill

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Amy Flowers

Ohio Legislature Introduces Bill to Ban Non-Competes in Employment Agreements

Ohio Senate Bill 11 (SB11)—supported by members from both sides of the political spectrum—has been introduced in the Ohio Legislature, aiming to prohibit employment agreements that restrict employees from competing with their… more

Contract Terms, Employee Rights, Employer Responsibilities, Employment Contract, New Legislation

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Robert Gauss

Roth Catch-Up Requirements for Special Catch-Up Contributions in 457(b) Plans

In a previous article, we outlined the IRS’ proposed regulations implementing Section 603 of the SECURE 2.0 Act, which requires certain high earners to make catch-up contributions on a Roth basis beginning in 2026… more

457(b) Plans, Contribution Limits, Employee Benefits, Employee Contributions, IRS

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Gina Giacone

New Federal Estate and Gift Tax Lifetime Exemption Amount Begins in 2026 (and a Few Other Tax Law Changes of Note Under OBBBA)

On July 4, President Trump signed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) into law and as a result enacted numerous significant tax law changes. While this short article will not address each aspect of the OBBBA, it will… more

Charitable Deductions, Estate Planning, Estate-Tax Exemption, Federal Taxes, Generation-Skipping Transfer

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Nicole Giambarrese

Roth Catch-Up Requirements for Special Catch-Up Contributions in 457(b) Plans

In a previous article, we outlined the IRS’ proposed regulations implementing Section 603 of the SECURE 2.0 Act, which requires certain high earners to make catch-up contributions on a Roth basis beginning in 2026… more

457(b) Plans, Contribution Limits, Employee Benefits, Employee Contributions, IRS

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Joe Heaton

Where the Trade Winds Blow: Signals from the U.S.-Vietnam Deal

In early July 2025, Vietnam and the United States reached a provisional understanding to reduce impending U.S. tariffs on Vietnamese exports. Under the framework announced on July 2, the United States would lower its proposed 46… more

Imports, International Trade, Tariffs, US Trade Policies, Vietnam

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Brent Huber

[Webinar] Urgent Legal Update for Water Providers: AFFF, PFAS, and Your Options - July 9th, 10:00 am - 11:00 am EST

In today’s rapidly evolving regulatory and legal environment, drinking water providers are facing new and urgent challenges related to a class of emerging contaminants—PFAS, also known as “forever chemicals.” This webinar… more

Class Action, Contamination, Drinking Water, Environmental Litigation, Environmental Testing

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Jennifer Jackman

Employee Terminations: Honesty is the Best Policy

Terminating an employee can be one of the most consequential decisions an employer can make. The best way to mitigate risk? Honesty… more

Adverse Employment Action, Anti-Discrimination Policies, Best Practices, Burden-Shifting, Documentation

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Erica Johnson

The DOJ’s Evolving Policies: White-Collar Enforcement Under President Trump

On May 12, 2025, the head of the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) Criminal Division, Matthew R. Galeotti, outlined the Trump Administration’s enforcement framework for white collar crime… more

Compliance Monitoring, Corporate Misconduct, Department of Justice (DOJ), Enforcement Priorities, Regulatory Reform

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Leslie Johnson

FinCEN Issues Interim Final Rule Removing U.S. Companies and Persons from CTA Reporting Requirements

Update: On March 21, 2025, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) issued an interim final rule that removes the requirement for U.S. companies and U.S. persons to report Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) under… more

Anti-Money Laundering, Beneficial Owner, Corporate Transparency Act, Filing Deadlines, FinCEN

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Elizabeth Johnson Timme

New Federal Estate and Gift Tax Lifetime Exemption Amount Begins in 2026 (and a Few Other Tax Law Changes of Note Under OBBBA)

On July 4, President Trump signed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) into law and as a result enacted numerous significant tax law changes. While this short article will not address each aspect of the OBBBA, it will… more

Charitable Deductions, Estate Planning, Estate-Tax Exemption, Federal Taxes, Generation-Skipping Transfer

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Jotionette Jones

Justices' Ruling Lowers Bar For Reverse Discrimination Suits

A unanimous U.S. Supreme Court issued its opinion in Ames v. Ohio Department of Youth Services on June 5, concluding that a plaintiff bringing a so-called reverse discrimination claim — where, for example, a majority group… more

Ames v Ohio Department of Youth Services, Employment Discrimination, Employment Litigation, Evidentiary Standards, Race Discrimination

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Phillip Jones

Parades, Protests, and Politics: Managing Off-Duty Conduct in the Workplace

As the nation prepares to celebrate the Fourth of July with parades, fireworks, and barbeques, many employers may find themselves faced with a challenging issue—how to manage employee conduct that occurs off the clock,… more

Employee Rights, Employer Liability Issues, Employment Policies, Federal Labor Laws, First Amendment

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Louie Jorczak

[Webinar] Urgent Legal Update for Water Providers: AFFF, PFAS, and Your Options - July 9th, 10:00 am - 11:00 am EST

In today’s rapidly evolving regulatory and legal environment, drinking water providers are facing new and urgent challenges related to a class of emerging contaminants—PFAS, also known as “forever chemicals.” This webinar… more

Class Action, Contamination, Drinking Water, Environmental Litigation, Environmental Testing

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Eric Kalnins

New Federal Estate and Gift Tax Lifetime Exemption Amount Begins in 2026 (and a Few Other Tax Law Changes of Note Under OBBBA)

On July 4, President Trump signed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) into law and as a result enacted numerous significant tax law changes. While this short article will not address each aspect of the OBBBA, it will… more

Charitable Deductions, Estate Planning, Estate-Tax Exemption, Federal Taxes, Generation-Skipping Transfer

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Sandeep Kathuria

As the Department of Justice Affirms and Advances Its Cyber-Fraud Initiative, Government Contractors Should Take Steps to Ensure Cybersecurity Compliance

While some areas of white-collar enforcement have been deprioritized by the Trump Administration, the Department of Justice (DOJ) remains committed to its Civil Cyber-Fraud Initiative as demonstrated by two recent False Claims… more

Breach of Contract, Contract Terms, Cyber Crimes, Cybersecurity, Data Security

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Lindsay Knowles

Roth Catch-Up Requirements for Special Catch-Up Contributions in 457(b) Plans

In a previous article, we outlined the IRS’ proposed regulations implementing Section 603 of the SECURE 2.0 Act, which requires certain high earners to make catch-up contributions on a Roth basis beginning in 2026… more

457(b) Plans, Contribution Limits, Employee Benefits, Employee Contributions, IRS

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Fabian Koenigbauer

Improvements in the USPTO’s Processes Between Allowance and Grant Require Quicker Applicant Action

Since April 18, 2023, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has been issuing and publishing patent grants electronically. In the Federal Register Notice implementing electronic patent grants, the USPTO indicated… more

Electronic Transaction, Patent Applications, Patents, Process Improvement, USPTO

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Masallay Komrabai-Kanu

U.S. Supreme Court’s Ruling Clarifies Standard for Reverse Discrimination Under Title VII

The U.S. Supreme Court recently ruled in favor of an employee claiming that she was a victim of reverse discrimination after she was allegedly denied a promotion because she is heterosexual. In the underlying case, the employee… more

Ames v Ohio Department of Youth Services, Civil Rights Act, Employment Discrimination, Employment Litigation, Evidentiary Standards

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Aneca Lasley

The Continuing Saga of Ad Tracking Litigation: What Businesses Need to Know

Recent months have seen a dramatic increase in demand letters and litigation targeting websites and mobile apps. These claims often allege privacy violations stemming from the use of various technologies such as chat bots, chat… more

Advertising, Analytics, Bots, CIPA, Cookies

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Steven Latterell

New Federal Estate and Gift Tax Lifetime Exemption Amount Begins in 2026 (and a Few Other Tax Law Changes of Note Under OBBBA)

On July 4, President Trump signed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) into law and as a result enacted numerous significant tax law changes. While this short article will not address each aspect of the OBBBA, it will… more

Charitable Deductions, Estate Planning, Estate-Tax Exemption, Federal Taxes, Generation-Skipping Transfer

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Jacqueline Lesser

FDA Final Rule for “Healthy” Nutrient Content Claims Effective Date Looms but Rule’s Future Is Uncertain

After years of rulemaking with impassioned input from food producers, industry stakeholders, and consumer groups, on December 27, 2024, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA or Agency) published a final rule titled “Food… more

Advertising, Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Dietary Guidelines, Effective Date, Final Rules

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Amber Littlejohn

RFK Jr. Calls to End the Self-Affirming GRAS “Loophole”

Through an Order that the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Robert F. Kennedy Jr. (RFK) called an act of “radical transparency,” the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has been directed to… more

Consumer Protection Laws, Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Food Manufacturers, Food Safety

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Jarrod Loadholt

International College Athletes Remain in Limbo After House v. NCAA Decision: Considerations for International Athletes in Name, Image, and Likeness and Revenue Sharing Opportunities

In February 2023, we shared an update on the rapidly evolving landscape of student-athlete NIL rights following the emergence of new state-level NIL laws and the Supreme Court’s decision in NCAA v. Alston. Since then, the… more

Alston v NCAA, Colleges, Compensation, Congressional Investigations & Hearings, Department of Education

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Alexandria Lundberg

Puff, Puff, Pass the Assets: Purchasing Distressed Assets in the Cannabis Sphere

Following years of explosive growth and regulatory change, the cannabis industry is at a turning point. Initial enthusiasm has fallen to harsh realities, and many cannabis businesses must address mounting financial pressure,… more

Acquisitions, Asset Purchase Agreements, Bankruptcy Code, Cannabis Products, Cannabis-Related Businesses (CRBs)

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Maureen Maffei

The U.S. Department of Labor Confirms to Employers That a Little Self-Reflection is a Good Thing

On July 24, 2025, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) issued a news release describing several programs available to employers, unions, and benefit plan administrators designed to strengthen protections for employees, while… more

Audits, Department of Labor (DOL), Employee Benefits, Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA), Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)

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Hartwell Marable

Ohio House Overrides Veto on Local Tax Levy Provision

On July 21, 2025, the Ohio House of Representatives convened a special session and successfully voted to override one of Governor Mike DeWine's line-item vetoes to the state operating budget. This action specifically targeted a… more

Congressional Override, General Assembly, Governor DeWine, Governor Vetoes, Property Tax

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Lawren Mills

The New Ohio eBingo and RVLT Gaming Bill Introduced and What It Means

Ohio continues to see the introduction of additional gaming bills since both SB 197 (iGaming & iLottery) and HB 298 (iGaming) were introduced in May 2025. On Tuesday, June 10, 2025, sponsored by Representatives Mike Dovilla… more

Gambling, Gaming, Lottery, Nonprofits, Online Gaming

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Eileen Moore

New Federal Estate and Gift Tax Lifetime Exemption Amount Begins in 2026 (and a Few Other Tax Law Changes of Note Under OBBBA)

On July 4, President Trump signed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) into law and as a result enacted numerous significant tax law changes. While this short article will not address each aspect of the OBBBA, it will… more

Charitable Deductions, Estate Planning, Estate-Tax Exemption, Federal Taxes, Generation-Skipping Transfer

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Miranda Morgan

New Federal Estate and Gift Tax Lifetime Exemption Amount Begins in 2026 (and a Few Other Tax Law Changes of Note Under OBBBA)

On July 4, President Trump signed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) into law and as a result enacted numerous significant tax law changes. While this short article will not address each aspect of the OBBBA, it will… more

Charitable Deductions, Estate Planning, Estate-Tax Exemption, Federal Taxes, Generation-Skipping Transfer

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Hannah Oates

Don’t Forget About Biometric Information Privacy Laws When Implementing AI in the Workplace

As employers deal with mounting pressure or desire to implement artificial intelligence in the workplace, they should not forget the laws in several states and localities that place limitations on the use and collection of… more

Artificial Intelligence, Biometric Information, Biometric Information Privacy Act, Class Action, Data Collection

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John Oberle

The New Ohio eBingo and RVLT Gaming Bill Introduced and What It Means

Ohio continues to see the introduction of additional gaming bills since both SB 197 (iGaming & iLottery) and HB 298 (iGaming) were introduced in May 2025. On Tuesday, June 10, 2025, sponsored by Representatives Mike Dovilla… more

Gambling, Gaming, Lottery, Nonprofits, Online Gaming

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Daniel Polatsek

The DOJ’s Evolving Policies: White-Collar Enforcement Under President Trump

On May 12, 2025, the head of the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) Criminal Division, Matthew R. Galeotti, outlined the Trump Administration’s enforcement framework for white collar crime… more

Compliance Monitoring, Corporate Misconduct, Department of Justice (DOJ), Enforcement Priorities, Regulatory Reform

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Samuel Porter, III

The New Ohio eBingo and RVLT Gaming Bill Introduced and What It Means

Ohio continues to see the introduction of additional gaming bills since both SB 197 (iGaming & iLottery) and HB 298 (iGaming) were introduced in May 2025. On Tuesday, June 10, 2025, sponsored by Representatives Mike Dovilla… more

Gambling, Gaming, Lottery, Nonprofits, Online Gaming

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Stanley Prybe

Roth Catch-Up Requirements for Special Catch-Up Contributions in 457(b) Plans

In a previous article, we outlined the IRS’ proposed regulations implementing Section 603 of the SECURE 2.0 Act, which requires certain high earners to make catch-up contributions on a Roth basis beginning in 2026… more

457(b) Plans, Contribution Limits, Employee Benefits, Employee Contributions, IRS

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Tiffany Releford

Practical Impact of the U.S. Supreme Court’s Injunction Ruling on Employers

On June 27, 2025, the United States Supreme Court issued a ruling in the case of Trump v. CASA, Inc. that limited the power of federal district courts to issue universal injunctions… more

Department of Labor (DOL), Employment Litigation, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Executive Orders, Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)

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Carly Ringlespaugh

The New Ohio eBingo and RVLT Gaming Bill Introduced and What It Means

Ohio continues to see the introduction of additional gaming bills since both SB 197 (iGaming & iLottery) and HB 298 (iGaming) were introduced in May 2025. On Tuesday, June 10, 2025, sponsored by Representatives Mike Dovilla… more

Gambling, Gaming, Lottery, Nonprofits, Online Gaming

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Ken Robinson

International College Athletes Remain in Limbo After House v. NCAA Decision: Considerations for International Athletes in Name, Image, and Likeness and Revenue Sharing Opportunities

In February 2023, we shared an update on the rapidly evolving landscape of student-athlete NIL rights following the emergence of new state-level NIL laws and the Supreme Court’s decision in NCAA v. Alston. Since then, the… more

Alston v NCAA, Colleges, Compensation, Congressional Investigations & Hearings, Department of Education

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Chris Rupert

FinCEN Issues Interim Final Rule Removing U.S. Companies and Persons from CTA Reporting Requirements

Update: On March 21, 2025, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) issued an interim final rule that removes the requirement for U.S. companies and U.S. persons to report Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) under… more

Anti-Money Laundering, Beneficial Owner, Corporate Transparency Act, Filing Deadlines, FinCEN

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Sara Sams

The Highly Compensated Employee Exemption Under the FLSA - Misclassification of Highly Compensated Employees Can be Costly

Classification of employees under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) remains a high-risk area where employers can easily misstep, potentially incurring thousands of dollars in overtime pay, liquidated damages, attorneys fees,… more

Employer Liability Issues, Employment Litigation, Exempt-Employees, Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), Highly Compensated Employees

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Shalina Ann Schaefer

Roth Catch-Up Requirements for Special Catch-Up Contributions in 457(b) Plans

In a previous article, we outlined the IRS’ proposed regulations implementing Section 603 of the SECURE 2.0 Act, which requires certain high earners to make catch-up contributions on a Roth basis beginning in 2026… more

457(b) Plans, Contribution Limits, Employee Benefits, Employee Contributions, IRS

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Tara Schulstad Sciscoe

Roth Catch-Up Requirements for Special Catch-Up Contributions in 457(b) Plans

In a previous article, we outlined the IRS’ proposed regulations implementing Section 603 of the SECURE 2.0 Act, which requires certain high earners to make catch-up contributions on a Roth basis beginning in 2026… more

457(b) Plans, Contribution Limits, Employee Benefits, Employee Contributions, IRS

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Christopher Sears

Big Beautiful Benefits: A Look at the Employee Benefits Provisions of the One Big Beautiful Bill

On July 4, 2025, President Trump signed into law the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (the Act), Public Law 119-21. While the Act contains several tax and law changes, this article focuses on the employee benefits provisions within… more

529 Plans, Affordable Care Act, Employee Benefits, Executive Compensation, Fringe Benefits

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Kathleen Sheil Scheidt

Big Beautiful Benefits: A Look at the Employee Benefits Provisions of the One Big Beautiful Bill

On July 4, 2025, President Trump signed into law the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (the Act), Public Law 119-21. While the Act contains several tax and law changes, this article focuses on the employee benefits provisions within… more

529 Plans, Affordable Care Act, Employee Benefits, Executive Compensation, Fringe Benefits

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Gai Sher

Trump U.S. Department of Education Rescinds Biden Administration NIL Title IX Guidance Previewing a Contentious 2025 for Title IX

In a move that was expected, the Trump Administration’s new Department of Education (Department) rescinded the Biden Administration’s January 16, 2025, name, image, and likeness (NIL) guidance applying Title IX to NIL payments… more

Athletes, Biden Administration, Department of Education, Educational Institutions, Intellectual Property Protection

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J. Sebastian Smelko

Setting Yourself up for Success: Effective Project Planning Provides the Keys to the Kingdom

Complex projects and public-private partnerships (P3s) are easy to define but hard to execute as they involve collaborations between public entities and private sector firms to finance, build, maintain and operate infrastructure… more

Best Practices, Construction Project, Infrastructure, Private Sector, Project Management

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Ann Stewart

New Medicare Reporting Requirements for Worker’s Compensation Settlements

When employers settle worker’s compensation claims with Medicare beneficiaries, federal law requires them to consider Medicare’s potential interests. This may mean obtaining a Medicare Set-Aside (MSA) evaluation, which may… more

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare, Reporting Requirements, Set-Asides, Workers’ Compensation

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D. Michael Stroud Jr.

Where the Trade Winds Blow: Signals from the U.S.-Vietnam Deal

In early July 2025, Vietnam and the United States reached a provisional understanding to reduce impending U.S. tariffs on Vietnamese exports. Under the framework announced on July 2, the United States would lower its proposed 46… more

Imports, International Trade, Tariffs, US Trade Policies, Vietnam

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Meghann Supino

Trade In Limbo: The Legal Storm Reshaping Trump's Tariffs

In the final days of May, decisions in two significant court actions — V.O.S. Selections Inc. v. U.S. and Learning Resources Inc. v. Donald Trump — affected the tariff and trade landscape. If the courts' rulings are not… more

Appeals, Court of International Trade, Imports, International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), International Trade

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Steven Thayer

New Federal Estate and Gift Tax Lifetime Exemption Amount Begins in 2026 (and a Few Other Tax Law Changes of Note Under OBBBA)

On July 4, President Trump signed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) into law and as a result enacted numerous significant tax law changes. While this short article will not address each aspect of the OBBBA, it will… more

Charitable Deductions, Estate Planning, Estate-Tax Exemption, Federal Taxes, Generation-Skipping Transfer

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Andrew Vento

New Federal Estate and Gift Tax Lifetime Exemption Amount Begins in 2026 (and a Few Other Tax Law Changes of Note Under OBBBA)

On July 4, President Trump signed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) into law and as a result enacted numerous significant tax law changes. While this short article will not address each aspect of the OBBBA, it will… more

Charitable Deductions, Estate Planning, Estate-Tax Exemption, Federal Taxes, Generation-Skipping Transfer

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Germaine Winnick Willett

Common Employment Law Mistakes and Oversights You Need to Know About: Read This List to Help Avoid Litigation and Liability!

Ignorantia legis neminem excusat. That is, “ignorance of the law is no excuse.” Under this principle, those to whom the law applies are presumed to know the law and will be held accountable for violating it… more

Employee Rights, Employer Liability Issues, Employment Litigation, Employment Policies, Federal Labor Laws

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Mai Zymaris

Where the Trade Winds Blow: Signals from the U.S.-Vietnam Deal

In early July 2025, Vietnam and the United States reached a provisional understanding to reduce impending U.S. tariffs on Vietnamese exports. Under the framework announced on July 2, the United States would lower its proposed 46… more

Imports, International Trade, Tariffs, US Trade Policies, Vietnam

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