IRS Math and Taxpayer Help Act Aims to Modernize IRS Error Notices

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On Oct. 20, 2025, the U.S. Senate unanimously passed the Internal Revenue Service Math and Taxpayer ..
Developments in German Employment Law for 2026 Developments in German Employment Law for 2026

Every year brings new developments and amendments in German employment law. Below is a summary of..
Fifth Circuit Clears Path for Texas LNG Brownsville Terminal Construction Fifth Circuit Clears Path for Texas LNG Brownsville Terminal Construction

The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals on January 14, 2026 overruled the petition of the South Texas..
OCC Proposes Clarifying Amendments to National Trust Bank Chartering Rule OCC Proposes Clarifying Amendments to National Trust Bank Chartering Rule

On January 8, the OCC announced a notice of proposed rulemaking to amend its national bank..
New York City Targets “Junk Fees” and Subscription Practices Through New Executive Orders New York City Targets “Junk Fees” and Subscription Practices Through New Executive Orders

On January 5, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani issued two executive orders aimed at increasing..
Several State AI Laws Set to Go into Effect in 2026, Despite Federal Government's Push to Eliminate .. Several State AI Laws Set to Go into Effect in 2026, Despite Federal Government's Push to Eliminate ..

Illinois, Texas, and Colorado are each set to implement laws governing the use of artificial..
What Illinois’ Clean and Reliable Grid Affordability Act Means for Project Developers What Illinois’ Clean and Reliable Grid Affordability Act Means for Project Developers

Governor Pritzker signed the Illinois Clean and Reliable Grid Affordability Act into law on January ..
Dockets on maximum overdrive: seventeen new relists involving ten issues Dockets on maximum overdrive: seventeen new relists involving ten issues

The Relist Watch column examines cert petitions that the Supreme Court has “relisted” for its..
New Jersey District Court Excludes Unreliable Plaintiff Expert Testimony Eliminating Need for First .. New Jersey District Court Excludes Unreliable Plaintiff Expert Testimony Eliminating Need for First ..

The first Valsartan-related (blood pressure medication) bellwether trial in the In Re Valsartan,..
CalRecycle Withdraws Proposed Regulations for Plastic Packaging and Food Service Ware EPR Program CalRecycle Withdraws Proposed Regulations for Plastic Packaging and Food Service Ware EPR Program

For the second time, the California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle)..
IRS Signals Continued Enforcement With New Conservation Easement Settlement Offer IRS Signals Continued Enforcement With New Conservation Easement Settlement Offer

The Internal Revenue Service has announced plans to roll out a new settlement initiative aimed at..
2026 Regulatory Outlook- Advanced Recycling 2026 Regulatory Outlook- Advanced Recycling

The recycling industry, traditionally seen as stable, is in an era of innovation and growth. A..
Texas Real Estate: A Strategic Entry Point for Mexican Investors Texas Real Estate: A Strategic Entry Point for Mexican Investors

How thoughtful structuring, disciplined diligence, and early planning can help Mexican investors..
Current Trends in Climate Change Litigation: A Snapshot of Risk and Insurance Considerations Current Trends in Climate Change Litigation: A Snapshot of Risk and Insurance Considerations

In recent years, climate change litigation has begun to impact an increasingly diverse range of..
USCIS to Increase Premium Processing Fees Effective March 1, 2026 USCIS to Increase Premium Processing Fees Effective March 1, 2026

On Jan. 9, 2026, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that the Department of ..
Navigating Turbulent Waters Ashore- Insurance Lessons from a Navy Project Dispute Navigating Turbulent Waters Ashore- Insurance Lessons from a Navy Project Dispute

As we ring in the New Year, one thing remains the same: understanding the definitions and..
California Court of Appeal Affirms Severability of Collateral NDA Provisions and Enforces.. California Court of Appeal Affirms Severability of Collateral NDA Provisions and Enforces..

In Wise v. Tesla Motors, IncWise1 the California Court of Appeal sent a clear signal that courts..
New Developments in the Taiwan Personal Data Protection Act New Developments in the Taiwan Personal Data Protection Act

On 11 November 2025, amendments to the Taiwan Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) were officially..
SCOTUStoday for Tuesday, January 13 SCOTUStoday for Tuesday, January 13

Today, SCOTUSblog will be live as the Supreme Court hears arguments in two cases on transgender..
Funny Brand Extensions and Trademark Translations Funny Brand Extensions and Trademark Translations

Marketing and advertising professionals are some of my favorite people to work with.They are often..
FDA Publishes Updated 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans FDA Publishes Updated 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans

On January 7, 2026, the U.S. Departments of Health & Human Services and Agriculture released..
Bill Amending New York State’s “Stay or Pay” Law Introduced in Legislature Bill Amending New York State’s “Stay or Pay” Law Introduced in Legislature

A bill amending New York State’s recently enacted “stay or pay” law has been introduced in the..
“Marketing Rule” Risk Alert for Investment Advisers- SEC Flags Testimonials, Endorsements, and.. “Marketing Rule” Risk Alert for Investment Advisers- SEC Flags Testimonials, Endorsements, and..

On December 16, 2025, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Division of Examinations issued a ..
President Trump Issues Executive Order Limiting Stock Buybacks and Dividends for Defense Contractors President Trump Issues Executive Order Limiting Stock Buybacks and Dividends for Defense Contractors

On 7 January 2025, President Donald Trump issued an executive order (EO) aimed at limiting and..
Consumer Legal Funding Is Not a Loan- Why Law, Economics, and Courts Across the Country Reject Loan .. Consumer Legal Funding Is Not a Loan- Why Law, Economics, and Courts Across the Country Reject Loan ..

INTRODUCTIONConsumer Legal Funding (CLF) exists to address a simple but persistent reality of the..
Saudi Arabia Abolishes QFI Status and Opens the Market to All Foreign Investors Saudi Arabia Abolishes QFI Status and Opens the Market to All Foreign Investors

The Capital Market Authority of Saudi Arabia (CMA) has announced a new reform, opening the Saudi..
SCOTUStoday for Monday, January 12 SCOTUStoday for Monday, January 12

Today marks the start of the court’s January argument session. The court will hear seven arguments..
Why Supreme Court reporters don’t make early dinner plans – and what that says about the court Why Supreme Court reporters don’t make early dinner plans – and what that says about the court

When I joined the SCOTUSblog team in June, I assumed that my days of working through dinner and..
New York Federal Court Says Denial of Remote Work Not Equivalent to Disability Discrimination New York Federal Court Says Denial of Remote Work Not Equivalent to Disability Discrimination

On January 2, 2026, the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York ruled that the..
CNIPA Releases Work Report of the 2026 Directors’ Conference – Intensify Crackdown on Patent.. CNIPA Releases Work Report of the 2026 Directors’ Conference – Intensify Crackdown on Patent..

On January 7, 2026, China’s National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) released..
Semiconductor Manufacturing and U.S. National Security- A Stronger Landscape for EB-2 NIW Semiconductor Manufacturing and U.S. National Security- A Stronger Landscape for EB-2 NIW

For professionals pursuing the EB-2 National Interest Waiver (NIW), semiconductor manufacturing now ..
Removal from the OFAC SDN List- Legal Framework, Challenges, and Strategic Considerations Removal from the OFAC SDN List- Legal Framework, Challenges, and Strategic Considerations

IntroductionThe Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), part of the U.S. Department of the..
Announcement of opinions for Wednesday, January 14 Announcement of opinions for Wednesday, January 14

On Wednesday, January 14, we will be live blogging as the court potentially releases opinions in..
Oral argument live blog for Tuesday, January 13 Oral argument live blog for Tuesday, January 13

We will be live blogging as the court hears oral arguments in Little v. Hecox and West Virginia v...
Telehealth Update- Telehealth Flexibilities, Convictions and Indictment, and 2026 Outlook Telehealth Update- Telehealth Flexibilities, Convictions and Indictment, and 2026 Outlook

The end of 2025 saw several notable developments for the telehealth industry with early 2026 poised ..
21st Annual Review of Key Delaware Corporate and Commercial Decisions 21st Annual Review of Key Delaware Corporate and Commercial Decisions

This is the 21st edition of Francis Pileggi’s Annual Review of Key Delaware Corporate and..
NO CHILD’S PLAY- Disney fined $10 Million for Failing to Designate YouTube Videos as “Made for Kids” NO CHILD’S PLAY- Disney fined $10 Million for Failing to Designate YouTube Videos as “Made for Kids”

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Don't Break What Works: Why States Shouldn't Abandon National Law School Accreditation Don't Break What Works: Why States Shouldn't Abandon National Law School Accreditation

Every day, people turn to lawyers for help with matters of great importance in their lives. Whether ..
Colorado Adopts New State Regulations for Methane Emissions from Landfills Colorado Adopts New State Regulations for Methane Emissions from Landfills

Key TakeawaysWhat Happened? On December 18, 2025, the Colorado Air Quality Control Commission (the..
FDA Continues Crack Down on DTC Advertising- Untitled Letter Highlights Pitfalls in Schizophrenia.. FDA Continues Crack Down on DTC Advertising- Untitled Letter Highlights Pitfalls in Schizophrenia..

Just in time for the holidays, on December 15, 2025, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”)..
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