A federal district court in Maryland recently held that a Maryland independent school’s 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status constitutes federal financial assistance, thereby requiring the school to comply with Title IX. Just as
On July 9, 2021, President Biden signed an “Executive Order on Promoting Competition in the American Economy” (EO) directing, among other things, that the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the
Q: A child of mine has special needs, and I previously created a Supplemental Needs Trust for her benefit. What should I consider in updating my estate plan in order
In the wake of #MeToo, many companies have policies prohibiting, and sometimes requiring disclosure of, romantic relationships. Earlier this year, Jeffrey Zucker resigned as President of CNN acknowledging that he
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Last month marked the first anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court’s watershed decision, NCAA v. Alston, which opened the door for student-athletes to profit off their name, image, and likeness,
Q: What does it mean for a business entity to “Check the Box”? A: The phrase “Check the Box” refers to eligibility of certain business entities to elect how they
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The Internal Revenue Service announced last week that it was piloting a pre-examination retirement plan compliance program beginning this month. This program involves the IRS notifying an employer by letter
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Q: I recently purchased land with an aging oil storage tank on it. What liability do I have if it is leaking? A: Strict compliance with all applicable environmental laws
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On April 26th Fidelity Investments announced that it was expanding its retirement plan investment offerings to enable employers to offer digital assets, specifically bitcoin, as an investment option in 401(k)
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