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Many companies are shifting to remote or hybrid workplaces. Our legal and tax professionals are teaming together to highlight hot-button issues for your remote workforce. TAX PITFALLS •Employment •Income tax •Residency ...more
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Are you prepared for the critical impacts of the US election outcome to you and your business in 2021 and beyond? Join McDermott’s lawyers and our policy and lobbying team for perspective on the effects of administration...more
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