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New Act 250 board proposal is gutted - The House Committee on Ways and Means voted 9-1 this week in favor of an amendment to strike increases in permit fees proposed in H.926, the Act 250 reform bill. The fee increases, most notably an additional $3...By: Downs Rachlin Martin PLLC

In this third installment of our series, we will discuss the new details provided to taxpayers regarding various tests to be met to qualify as a Qualified Opportunity Fund (QOF) and Qualified Opportunity Zone Business (QOZ Business)....By: Varnum LLP

The First Circuit recently denied a corporation’s numerous arguments seeking to vacate an arbitration award in favor of the individual who sold an entity to the corporation. The court’s decision reflected the narrow review of arbitration awards and...By: Carlton Fields

The outbreak of the coronavirus has created real challenges for businesses. From a people perspective, employers need to bear in mind both employment law and health and safety obligations. Our top 5 HR tips are......By: Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner

Definitely maybe. Severance benefits are subject to ERISA if they comprise a “plan, fund or program.” The Supreme Court held that there is a plan, fund or program for severance benefits if (1) payment requires an “ongoing administrative scheme,” or...By: Miles & Stockbridge P.C.

After an EEOC charge is filed, the EEOC may elect to hold mediation at their offices if both parties are willing. Mediation may resolve the dispute without the need for litigation. To improve the chance of a successful resolution, both parties need...By: Jaburg Wilk

Many employers strongly prefer arbitration to litigating with their employees in court. Employers often believe—and the Supreme Court has agreed—that arbitration of employment disputes has many benefits, including potential cost savings, more limited...By: Zuckerman Spaeder LLP

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is set to take a big first step toward the implementation of its new electronic registration system for fiscal year (FY) 2021 H-1B cap cases (those subject to the annual quota). Beginning February 24,...By: Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart,

On December 7, 2019, the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PADEP) reissued the general permit for stormwater associated with construction activities (PAG-02). ...By: McNees Wallace & Nurick LLC

In this brief video, attorneys Ron Wayne and Sarah Blank discuss the SECURE Act and the key provisions that may affect you....By: Buckingham, Doolittle & Burroughs, LLC