Recently, the Wall Street Journal published an article entitled "The SALT Cap Has a $20 Billion Hole." The premise of the article was that the projections of the additional revenue that would be received by limiting the SALT deduction to $10,000 under the Tax Cut and...
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SEC Increases Oversight of Investment Advisers to Private Equity Funds and Hedge Funds with New Rules
SEC Approves New Rules Impacting Investment Advisers and Funds On Wednesday, August 23, 2023, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) voted 3-2 along party lines to approve new rules and rule amendments under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 (Advisers Act)....
NLRB Issues Final Rule Rolling Back Remainder of 2019 Regulation on Representation Elections
The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has announced a new rule that will reduce the waiting time for workers to vote on whether to unionize. Following the NLRB decision in March 2023 to rescind four provisions of the 2019 Regulation from the Board’s Rules and...
Who’s Liable When Your Cryptocurrency Is Stolen?
One of the asserted advantages of blockchain and cryptocurrency is their operation outside the commercial banking system. However, this very feature poses a challenge when cryptocurrency is stolen—or more accurately, transferred without the account holder's...
How Do You Spell Relief? Changes to Homestead Exemption to Provide Relief for Eligible Ohio Homeowners
With 8.3% inflation last year and rising property taxes due to increased property values, we all could use some relief; especially those who really need it. Legislative Action to Alleviate Property Tax Burdens Thanks to Reps. Thomas Hall, R-Madison Township, and Steve...
EEOC’s Proposed Regulations for the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act Provide Insight on Interpretation
The recently enacted Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) was effective June 27, 2023. This new law makes discrimination against pregnant workers unlawful and provides additional protections for pregnant workers. Coverage and Accommodations Employers covered by the...
Creating a Do Not Sell List? Be Mindful of Antitrust Laws
In the ever-evolving landscape of ecommerce, businesses often face challenges maintaining control over distribution, preserving brand integrity and complying with antitrust laws. Two key aspects that arise in this context are Do Not Sell Lists, which are sometimes...
Supreme Court to Examine Free Speech Limits in “TRUMP TOO SMALL” Trademark Case
The intersection of free speech and private business branding is once again in front of the Supreme Court of the United States. On June 5th, the Supreme Court decided to hear Vidal v. Elster, Case 22-704, an appeal from the Federal Circuit. At issue in Vidal is the...
Safeguard Your Brand from Unauthorized Resellers: Overcoming the First Sale Doctrine
Unauthorized Sellers are a growing and ubiquitous problem for brands selling their goods on eCommerce marketplaces, such as Amazon, eBay, and Walmart. Unauthorized resellers sell products without the brand’s authorization or consent, which hurts a company’s brand,...
Coverage Challenges in Ransomware Claims: Cyber Insurance Policies and Trends in Denials
A consistent pattern emerges in data breach and cyber-attack cases when companies turn to their insurers for coverage after such incidents. Whether they possess specialized cyber insurance or not, insurers often decline claims, citing various reasons such as failure...