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On Wednesday, May 27, 2020, the Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) issued a notice to extend the continuity safe harbor for renewable energy production tax credit (“PTC”) and investment tax credit (“ITC”) projects that began construction in 2016 and...By: Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP

Many companies are taking precautions in light of the Corona Virus Disease 2019 (the Coronavirus or COVID-19). The following are some guidelines to consider when planning for this situation and in communicating internally with employees....By: Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP

The Georgia House and Senate chambers were abuzz today as skies cleared and legislators continued to settle into a steady pace of floor action....By: Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP

After five Legislative Days filled mostly with recognitions and points of personal privilege, the State Senate kicked off floor debate today with its first Rules Calendar of the 2020 Legislative Session....By: Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP

1. Non-Competition Agreements Prohibited for Low Wage Earners in Maryland - Maryland law prohibits employers from entering into non-competition agreements with low wage workers, defined as employees who earn $15 per hour (equivalent to $31,200 per...By: Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP

Effective January 1, 2020, the protections in the New York City Administrative Code, Section 8-107 (Section 8-102 et seq. of the Code is referred to as the New York City Human Rights Law (NYCHRL)) for employees now extends to freelancers and...By: Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP

The IRS Office of Chief Counsel recently issued a Memorandum of Generic Legal Advice that makes clear that the IRS expects each qualified plan and plan amendment to be signed and retained by the employer....By: Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP

Just before Thanksgiving, the First Circuit Court of Appeals handed a “win” to Sun Capital’s private equity funds which had been battling against multiemployer pension withdrawal liability since the 2008 bankruptcy of the portfolio company, Scott...By: Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP

Similar to last year, the Internal Revenue Service has given employers a holiday gift – an extension of the deadlines for delivery (but not filing) of 2019 Forms 1094 and 1095....By: Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP

Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits employment discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin....By: Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP