Sharp change in Illinois tax law creates significant liabilities for non-Illinois companies
8/7/25
By: Nancy M. Reimer and Matthew R. Stersic
Accountants in Illinois or with clients with dealings in Illinois should take note of a sea change in Illinois tax law. Under Illinois’ newly passed H.B. 2755, Out-of-State and Out-of-Country businesses with …
Employers receiving federal funds face renewed scrutiny of DEI and anti-bias programs
8/7/25
On July 29, 2025, Attorney General Pam Bondi issued a memorandum to federal agencies accompanied by new guidance addressing how recipients of federal funding must comply with anti-discrimination laws. While the message is framed broadly, it …
7/31/25
By: Emaan Ali Bangash and Robert Chadwick
With the Astronomer CEO Coldplay kiss cam scandal taking the internet by storm, employers should take a good hard look at their workplace romance policies. Though most employers have anti-harassment policies, these policies …
Trump moves to restore quorum on National Labor Relations Board
7/23/25
President Donald J. Trump has formally nominated Scott Mayer and James Murphy to fill the two vacant Republican seats on the National Labor Relations Board (“NLRB”), sending their names to the U.S. Senate for confirmation. These …
7/18/25
By: Emily R. Muzyka
Florida’s Contracts Honoring Opportunity, Investment, Confidentiality, and Economic Growth Act (also known as the CHOICE Act), has gone into effect as of July 1, 2025. The Act provides for non-competition periods of up to four (4) …
7/16/25
By: Shane Miller
If an employee misses work for a medical reason, a prudent employer should pause to consider if the absence may be protected by the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). The employer should be cautious about taking …
Don’t pass go: restrictions on the “buyer’s monopoly”
7/16/25
Whether from the classic board game bearing its name, or from vague recollections of high school history class, many are familiar with the concept of a monopoly—an economic condition in which a single seller dominates a …
DOL proposes refined rules for federal contractors
7/14/25
Hot off the presses, on July 1, 2025, the Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs, better known as “OFCCP,” released three proposed rules to President Trump’s Executive Order 14173 (which eviscerated federal affirmative …
Accountants beware – The importance of obtaining client consent prior to disclosing tax information
7/10/25
By: Scott Eric Anderson and James G. Bozza
Internal Revenue Code § 7216 is a criminal provision that prohibits tax return preparers from knowingly or recklessly disclosing their clients’ tax return information for a purpose other than completing an income …
Recent amendments to Pittsburgh’s Paid Sick Days Act expand employee protections
7/10/25
Following unanimous approval from City Council, Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey signed an ordinance last month amending Pittsburgh’s Paid Sick Days Act (“PSDA” or the “Act”). As a result, employees working for or in the City of …
The Big Beautiful Bill – How does it affect tax treatment for professional services firms?
7/9/25
By: James G. Bozza
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act was signed into law on July 4, 2025 following weeks of contentious debate. If your professional services firm operates as an LLC, an S corporation or a sole proprietorship, the …
DOL Wage and Hour Division changes FLSA liquidated damages policy
7/3/25
By: Thomas R. Starks
On June 27, 2025, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division (“DOL”) issued a Field Assistance Bulletin, marking a major shift in enforcement under the Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”). Effective immediately, DOL staff …