Regulatory Confusion While growing in popularity, hard alcoholic seltzers have caused a great deal of confusion for state and federal regulators who have struggled to determine how these products fit into an existing regulatory framework that governs beer, wines, and...
The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has been on a mission to curtail the use of non-compete and related restrictive agreements in employment contracts across the United States. The federal agency has continued its crusade in Ohio by virtue of a recent action...
The Impact of E-Commerce Revolution The rise of e-commerce has revolutionized the way we shop, making it easier than ever to access a wide range of products from the comfort of our homes. While this convenience has brought countless benefits, it has also given rise to...
The third-party seller marketplace has exploded over recent years, as sales have risen by over 900% from what they were back in 2014. In fact, in 2022, Amazon's largest revenue segment was online retail product sales with roughly 220 billion U.S. dollars in global net...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...