The Federal Tax Deductions for Tips and Overtime Pay: Opportunities for Restaurants Employers [Video]

The Federal Tax Deductions for Tips and Overtime Pay: Opportunities for Restaurants Employers.. The Federal Tax Deductions for Tips and Overtime Pay: Opportunities for Restaurants Employers..

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act contains new, temporary laws, including available tax deductions for ..
Group of small businesses calls on Supreme Court to decide tariffs case Group of small businesses calls on Supreme Court to decide tariffs case

A group of small businesses challenging the tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump in a series..
Texas Expands SMS Marketing Rules With SB 140 Texas Expands SMS Marketing Rules With SB 140

On Sept. 1, 2025, Texas Senate Bill 140 (SB 140) took effect, expanding the state’s regulation of..
US Department of Homeland Security Publishes Proposed Rule to Limit F-1, J-1, and I-visa Admissions US Department of Homeland Security Publishes Proposed Rule to Limit F-1, J-1, and I-visa Admissions

On August 28, 2025, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published a Notice of Proposed..
Citrin Cooperman Expands Midwest Presence with Acquisition of ORBA Citrin Cooperman Expands Midwest Presence with Acquisition of ORBA

New York-based IPA 100 firm Citrin Cooperman (FY24 net revenue of $871 million) has entered into an ..
The Expanding Scope of FCA-Cybersecurity Liability The Expanding Scope of FCA-Cybersecurity Liability

The inexorable expansion of the False Claims Act (“FCA”) to cover virtually all types of..
Cultivated Meat Companies Sue Texas Over Ban Cultivated Meat Companies Sue Texas Over Ban

On September 1, 2025, cultivated meat companies Wild Type and UPSIDE filed suit in the U.S...
The MAHA Report and the Definition of Ultra-Processed Foods The MAHA Report and the Definition of Ultra-Processed Foods

Earlier this year, President Trump formed the Make America Healthy Again Commission.  The..
Buying and Selling Intellectual Property: Key Insights and Practical Guidance Buying and Selling Intellectual Property: Key Insights and Practical Guidance

In today’s business environment, intellectual property (IP) is often one of the most valuable..
Supreme Court Weighs in for a Second Time on Jurisdiction over Grant Termination Cases Supreme Court Weighs in for a Second Time on Jurisdiction over Grant Termination Cases

The Supreme Court recently ruled for the second time that federal district courts likely lack..
The BR Privacy & Security Download: September 2025 The BR Privacy & Security Download: September 2025

Welcome to this month’s issue of The BR Privacy & Security Download, the digital newsletter of..
OCC Terminates 2022 Consent Order Against National Bank OCC Terminates 2022 Consent Order Against National Bank

On August 18, the OCC terminated its 2022 consent order against a national bank. The order was..
Attack Against Salesloft Drift App Includes Google Workspace Attack Against Salesloft Drift App Includes Google Workspace

An attack against Salesforce between August 8 and August 18 targeting data through its Salesloft..
Privacy Tip #458 – FTC Alleges Robot Toy Maker Allows Third Party in China to Collect Children’s.. Privacy Tip #458 – FTC Alleges Robot Toy Maker Allows Third Party in China to Collect Children’s..

On September 3, 2025, the Department of Justice (DOJ) filed suit against Apitor Technology, which..
Whitepaper Review: From Rules to Reflex—Transforming Information Governance into a Cultural Value Whitepaper Review: From Rules to Reflex—Transforming Information Governance into a Cultural Value

Having spent years helping organizations grapple with the realities of information governance (IG), ..
Tariffs and Your Contracts: Why Do Termination Rights Matter? Tariffs and Your Contracts: Why Do Termination Rights Matter?

In addition to reviewing your commercial contracts for how new or increased tariff costs are..
Standing: Don’t Get Owned by Incorrect Trademark Ownership Standing: Don’t Get Owned by Incorrect Trademark Ownership

The US Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit affirmed a district court’s dismissal of a trademark ..
When is a Word too Common to Trademark? Asking for a Four-Letter Friend When is a Word too Common to Trademark? Asking for a Four-Letter Friend

In response to artist and entrepreneur Erik Brunetti’s ongoing efforts to register FUCK as a..
CMS Releases FAQ Discussing New WISeR Model CMS Releases FAQ Discussing New WISeR Model

As a follow-up to its recent announcement of the new Wasteful and Inappropriate Service Reduction..
Dissenting with feeling: The tone of dissents in the 2024-25 term Dissenting with feeling: The tone of dissents in the 2024-25 term

Empirical SCOTUS is a recurring series by Adam Feldman that looks at Supreme Court data, primarily..
Why A Gulfport Criminal Defense Lawyer Must Stay Informed On US Property Rights Law Why A Gulfport Criminal Defense Lawyer Must Stay Informed On US Property Rights Law

In today’s legal landscape, criminal defense work often intersects with broader areas of law,..
Patent Derivation Proceedings Offer a First-to-File Exception – Don’t Take the Bait Patent Derivation Proceedings Offer a First-to-File Exception – Don’t Take the Bait

The Federal Circuit’s recent decision in Global Health Solutions LLC v. Selner is its first review..
COVID-19 Business Interruption Cases Reach the End of the Road, with Mixed Results COVID-19 Business Interruption Cases Reach the End of the Road, with Mixed Results

The Supreme Courts of Pennsylvania and North Carolina have issued two of what are presumably the..
What the Trump administration wants from the Supreme Court this term What the Trump administration wants from the Supreme Court this term

Two months after winning a case on universal injunctions that stemmed from President Donald Trump’s ..
Federal Court Blocks Enforcement of Texas Proxy Advisor Disclosure Law Federal Court Blocks Enforcement of Texas Proxy Advisor Disclosure Law

Following up on our recent post analyzing Texas’s new proxy advisor disclosure statute, S.B. 2337,..
The Future of Silicon Valley: Examining the Six Biggest Issues Impacting Innovation and Growth The Future of Silicon Valley: Examining the Six Biggest Issues Impacting Innovation and Growth

Silicon Valley continues to be a leader in driving global innovation, with Silicon Valley startups..
The Impact of the New Jersey Mansion Tax Bill The Impact of the New Jersey Mansion Tax Bill

IntroductionThe New Jersey Mansion Tax Bill, which was signed by Governor Murphy on June 30, 2025,..
Sustainable Energy & Infrastructure Litigation Updates — September 2025 Sustainable Energy & Infrastructure Litigation Updates — September 2025

Federal LitigationOn August 1, 2025, a federal district court judge rejected the attempt by three..
New York Streamlines CON Requirements for Medical Facility Construction Projects New York Streamlines CON Requirements for Medical Facility Construction Projects

On August 6, 2025, the New York Department of Health finalized and made effective significant..
Canada’s Plan of Priorities Includes Several Nanoscale Materials Canada’s Plan of Priorities Includes Several Nanoscale Materials

On July 23, 2025, Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) announced the release of the Plan of ..
Colorado Budget Cuts Hit Home for Medicaid Providers Colorado Budget Cuts Hit Home for Medicaid Providers

Key TakeawaysColorado’s new budget law and executive order impose immediate Medicaid reimbursement..
European Court of Justice Ruling on Works Agreements: Reinforcing GDPR Compliance in the Workplace European Court of Justice Ruling on Works Agreements: Reinforcing GDPR Compliance in the Workplace

The European Court of Justice (ECJ) recently delivered a decision that significantly impacts how..
Angling for New Ideas: NOAA Fisheries Seeks Public Comment on Boosting American Seafood.. Angling for New Ideas: NOAA Fisheries Seeks Public Comment on Boosting American Seafood..

Implementing President Trump’s Executive Order 14276 titled Restoring American Seafood..
Watch for Deadlines Under California’s Packaging Extended Producer Responsibility Regulations Watch for Deadlines Under California’s Packaging Extended Producer Responsibility Regulations

Under California’s Plastic Pollution Prevention and Packaging Producer Responsibility Act (SB 54),..
Significant Modification to the Last Edition of the Linkage Gazette Significant Modification to the Last Edition of the Linkage Gazette

On August 20, 2025, the Mexican Institute of Industrial Property (IMPI) published the latest..
The morning read for Friday, August 29 The morning read for Friday, August 29

Each weekday, we select a short list of news articles and commentary related to the Supreme Court...
Illinois Proposes Regulations for Shared Appreciation Agreements Under the Residential Mortgage.. Illinois Proposes Regulations for Shared Appreciation Agreements Under the Residential Mortgage..

On August 15, the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation..
The Impact of Tariffs on the Commercial Real Estate Market The Impact of Tariffs on the Commercial Real Estate Market

This year has seen a renewed focus on tariffs, especially on construction materials such as steel..
Notetaker App in Litigation Crosshairs Notetaker App in Litigation Crosshairs

On August 15, 2025, notetaker app Otter.ai, Inc. was named a defendant in litigation alleging that..
The State of Employment Law: Several States Protect Employees’ Lawful Off-Duty Activities The State of Employment Law: Several States Protect Employees’ Lawful Off-Duty Activities

Employers have cited several reasons why they might wish to prohibit certain employee off-duty..