On July 4, 2025, President Trump signed the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” (the “OBBB”), which makes a number of highly beneficial changes to the tax treatment of Qualified Small Business Stock (“QSBS”) acquired by “non-corporate” taxpayers after July 4,
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Ohio Department of Development Updates QEP PILOT Construction Reporting Process
The Ohio Department of Development (“ODOD”) has made some changes to documents provided by renewable energy projects that have received certification as a Qualified Energy Project (“QEP”) in the Payment in Lieu of Taxes (“PILOT”) program under R.C. 5727.75:
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Sixth Circuit Raises Bar for Employer Liability for Customer Harassment of Employees
By Sara Jodka
In Bivens v. ZEP, Inc., the Sixth Circuit held that an employer is not liable under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended (Title VII), for harassment by a customer unless the employer intended the harassment to happen or was substantially
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Amazon Strengthens Brand Protection for Trademark Owners: Key Updates in 2025
By Andrea Arndt
As trademark infringement and counterfeit sales continue to disrupt legitimate business on Amazon, Amazon has developed and expanded its intellectual property enforcement tools. In 2025, Amazon introduced enhancements to its Brand Registry platform to provide trademark owners with more control…
Telehealth Summer 2025: Collaboration Models, Enforcement Trends, and Reimbursement Guidance
It has been a busy summer for telehealth updates. Following is a high-level summary of the latest developments.
On June 6, 2025, the Office of Inspector General of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (the “OIG”) issued an…
Federal Health Law Enforcement in 2025
Much has been written about the healthcare policy changes implemented by the 2025 Trump administration. President Trump has issued numerous Executive Orders that establish new policies and rescind actions taken by previous administrations. Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. is overhauling and…
$27M Verdict Warns Employers: Vet and Train Employees or Pay the Price
By Sara Jodka
A recent $27 million jury verdict should put every employer, especially those in the hospitality, retail, and entertainment industries, on high alert: failing to properly screen and train employees can result in significant liability.
On July 26, 2024, a Franklin…
Are Employee Driver’s License Requirements in the Rearview Mirror? What Washington’s New Law Says
Heads up, employers—a new law went into effect in Washington State this week (effective as of July 27, 2025) limiting when an employer can require job applicants and employees to have a valid driver’s license. A recent update to the…
Tax Planning Misstep? Ontario Court of Appeal Says No to Rectification
By Ellad Gersh
A recent decision from the Ontario Court of Appeal is a good reminder that courts won’t bail you out just because a tax plan didn’t go as expected. In Pyxis Real Estate Equities Inc. v. Canada, 2025 ONCA 65, the…
Tennessee Update: TABC to Honor Existing Agriculture Licenses for Hemp-Derived Products
We are pleased to provide an update to our recent Client Alert regarding Tennessee’s new law transferring oversight of hemp-derived cannabinoid products (HDCPs) from the Department of Agriculture to the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC), effective January 1, 2026. TABC…