Judges and juries are doing what they can to punish bad actors across industries, in spite of legislative efforts to limit the same.
OHIO’S EFFORTS TO LIMIT NUCLEAR VERDICTS
In 2005, the Ohio General Assembly enacted...more
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...more
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...more
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...more
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...more
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...more
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...more
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...more
7/6/2022
/ Air Pollution ,
Clean Air Act ,
Clean Power Plan ,
Climate Change ,
Discharge of Pollutants ,
Environmental Policies ,
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ,
Global Warming ,
Lack of Authority ,
Pollution Control ,
Power Plants ,
Regulatory Authority ,
SCOTUS ,
West Virginia v EPA
In a 5-4 decision, the United States Supreme Court held 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...more
7/6/2022
/ Active Duty ,
Army ,
Employee Rights ,
Employees ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Military Service Members ,
Occupational Exposure ,
Reasonable Accommodation ,
SCOTUS ,
Sovereign Immunity ,
State Agencies ,
Statutory Violations ,
Torres v Texas Department of Public Safety ,
USERRA
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...more
6/29/2022
/ Amazon Marketplace ,
Counterfeiting ,
E-Commerce ,
Fake Reviews ,
Internet Retailers ,
Online Reviews ,
Policy Statement ,
Proposed Legislation ,
Regulatory Agenda ,
Unfair Competition ,
Unfair or Deceptive Trade Practices
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...more
1/24/2022
/ 1099s ,
Corporate Counsel ,
Financial Services Industry ,
Financial Transactions ,
Income Taxes ,
IRS ,
PayPal ,
Peer-to-Peer ,
Reporting Requirements ,
Tax Liability ,
Tax Planning ,
Tax Reform ,
Tax Returns ,
Venmo
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...more
1/11/2022
/ Bitcoin ,
Cryptocurrency ,
Digital Currency ,
Ether ,
Financial Instruments ,
Financial Markets ,
Investment ,
Legislative Agendas ,
Regulatory Agenda ,
Regulatory Oversight ,
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) ,
Stablecoins ,
Virtual Currency