Corporate Taxes, Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, Employer Liability Issues

Skadden's 2020 Insights

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP on 1/30/2020

Despite political and economic uncertainties, markets and deal activity were resilient in 2019, and strong fundamentals remain in place heading into 2020. Companies continue to face a challenging litigation and enforcement...more

IRS Clarifies the New Section 162(q) Related to the Settlement of Sexual Harassment Claims

Obermayer Rebmann Maxwell & Hippel LLP on 4/10/2019

On February 28, 2019, the IRS posted an FAQ clarifying Section 162(q) of the Internal Revenue Code, which was added by the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. As previously summarized by HR Legalist, a strict reading of Section...more

Time's Up For Tax Breaks On Secret Settlements

Dentons on 2/21/2018

#TimesUp and #metoo has dominated the news cycle for months. With the public spotlight on the Harvey Weinstein, Matt Lauer, and Larry Nassar scandals, some people fear confidential settlement agreements may perpetuate sexual...more

The Bubbler: January 2018

Mintz - Employment Viewpoints on 1/18/2018

2017 is in the books and 2018 is now upon us. A dramatic close to 2017 on Capitol Hill ushered in sweeping changes to the tax code that will begin to impact both employers and employees in a number of ways – some more...more

New and Proposed Tax Legislation Present New Difficulties for Employers Attempting to Settle Sexual Harassment Claims

Ervin Cohen & Jessup LLP on 1/18/2018

Most employers have heard of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, signed into law on December 22, 2017, and have contemplated what it may mean for them. What has been largely overlooked, however, is a denial of deduction buried deep in...more

New Tax Act Bars Deductions for Settlements Related to Certain Sexual Harassment Claims

Obermayer Rebmann Maxwell & Hippel LLP on 1/18/2018

The recently enacted Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the Act) has been touted as the largest tax reform since 1986. Among its many provisions, the Act adds a new section to the Internal Revenue Code (Section 162(q)) targeting...more

#metoo Impact Reaches New Tax Law

Lathrop GPM on 1/12/2018

Allegations of sexual harassment occurring for years or even decades have roiled the news in 2017. Some argue that settlements of these issues that required the parties to maintain confidentiality have protected repeat...more

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