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2022 Washington Compensation Requirements, Changes in the PFML Premiums and Benefits, and the New WA Cares Act Premiums
2022 Washington Compensation Requirements for Minimum Wage, Exemptions, and Noncompetition Agreements
Each year, the Washington State minimum wage, white-collar exemption minimum salary level, and minimum earnings thresholds to enforce noncompetitio...
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Today in Tax: Spin-off Structures in Mergers & Acquisitions
Brief commentary on the past week’s cases, rulings, notices, and related federal tax guidance.
Corporations Permitted to Rely on Public Shareholder Data to Confirm Qualification for Tax-Free Spin-off and Subsequent Merger
Tax free spin-off transact...
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Finally, a Break! The Ninth Circuit Rules for California Employers on Arbitration Agreements
This month, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals reversed course and held that the arbitration agreement signed by a H-2A temporary farm worker was valid and enforceable. This decision is instructive for California employers on how to roll out (and def...
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Today in Tax: Qualified Small Business Stock, Opportunity Zones, Information Reporting for Digital Assets
A brief commentary on the past week’s cases, rulings, notices, and related federal tax guidance.
Medical Software Deemed a Qualifying Trade for Qualified Small Business Stock Gain Exclusion
When certain criteria are met, stockholders may be able to...
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When Worlds Collide: How Tangible Tax Burdens Attach to Digital Commerce in the United States (Part 2)
Introduction
Part 1 of this series discussed the proposals adopted by various countries to impose taxes on the digital economy, particularly by taxing various types of digital advertising and other digital services. These taxes allow countries to re...
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Evolution of NIL—Donor Funded NIL Groups
As NCAA institutions, athletes, and other stakeholders continue to adjust to the new normal of name, image, and likeness deals for college athletes, a new trend is emerging: donor and alumni led third party organizations focused on helping athletes g...
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