The COVID-19 pandemic has brought about significant changes in work dynamics, leading to a rise in vacant office buildings across the United States. Remote work arrangements and the adoption of flexible work models have prompted many businesses to reevaluate their...
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Senators Brown and Cassidy Propose Legislation to Ease Burdens for Small Businesses and Raise IRS Reporting Threshold for Online Sellers
The advent of online shopping has revolutionized consumer behavior, offering convenience, a wide range of products, and competitive prices. However, one notable concern has been the inconsistency in the collection of sales taxes, with online sellers often enjoying a...
U.S. Supreme Court Limits EPA’s Authority to Curb Greenhouse Gas Emissions
In a 6-3 opinion, the high court struck a major blow to the United States Environmental Protection Agency (the EPA), ruling the EPA cannot provide states with the right to issue regulations reducing the amount of carbon dioxide emissions from existing power plants....
State Agencies Not Immune from Federal Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act Claims
In a 5-4 decision, the United States Supreme Court held that state agencies are not immune from claims brought under the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA) in the case Torres v. Texas Department of Public Safety, United States Supreme...
Plagued by False Reviews and Counterfeit Listings: Amazon Fights Back
From its inception, Amazon has been at war with unscrupulous actors, both foreign and domestic, who seek to gain a competitive advantage through any means necessary. What began as malware, viruses and spam has evolved into selling counterfeit goods and purchasing and...
New Tax Rule Changes Reporting Requirements for Venmo, PayPal, Cash App
A new tax rule will see the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) gain information on income small businesses receive via transactions on popular payment applications. As of Jan. 1, 2022, businesses that accept more than $600 per year in payments for goods and services...
Regulating Crypto: Cryptocurrency Executives Head to Capitol Hill
A recent study found that 16 percent of Americans have invested in, traded or used cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin and Ether. This widespread use, coupled with the cryptocurrency industry having limited to no regulatory oversight, has caught the attention of...
$200 Million in Grants Available To Eligible Ohio Businesses
Governor Mike DeWine and Lt. Governor Jon Husted announced that millions of dollars in grants remain available through the Ohio Development Services Agency for eligible Ohio businesses. These programs are intended to provide relief to certain industries that were...
Ohio IMAGE Grants Aim To Increase State’s International Exports
The Ohio Department of Development has announced a number of grants that are available through the International Market Access Grant for Exporters (IMAGE) program. The IMAGE program was created to assist Ohio businesses with reaching a greater number of customers and...
States Respond to President Biden’s Vaccine Mandate
In response to President Biden’s recent vaccine mandate, at least one state has filed a lawsuit and attorneys general in 24 states, including Ohio, have come out in opposition and threatened legal action. Arizona Attorney General Sues Biden Administration Over...