by Sarah FrazierElection Economics: Key Takeaways from the 2024 Presidential Tax Plans
As the U.S. gears up for the November 5th presidential election, candidates Kamala Harris and Donald Trump present contrasting visions for the nation’s tax future. With the economy and tax policy at the forefront, each contender is pushing distinct approaches with regards to how taxation will shape America’s path forward. Here’s a closer look at what to expect from each candidate’s...
by Sarah FrazierChevron’s Fall: The Supreme Court Tightens the Reins on Regulators
By: Sarah Frazier, Attorney at Law Since 1984, the Chevron doctrine has granted federal agencies deference in interpreting the laws that give them their authority. In June of 2024, the Supreme Court overturned this long standing-principle and held that federal agency interpretations of law are not entitled to any deference. The overturning of the Chevron doctrine begs the question: how...
by Sarah FrazierThe Inefficient Revenue Service
By Sarah Skinner, Esq, LLM and Lauren Olan, Esq The formation of the Bureau of the Internal Revenue Service (later renamed the Internal Revenue Service in 1953) was a seemingly very permanent solution to the temporary problem of funding the Civil War. It became a staple of US government overreach and granted the ability to serve as the judge, jury, and executioner for all things tax, an...
by Sarah FrazierInflation Reduction Act of 2022: Energy and Climate Provisions
By Sarah Skinner, Esq, LLM andGregory Bryant, Esq., CPA On August 7, 2022, the Senate approved the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (“IRA”). Besides addressing the federal deficit,this sweeping package also includes provisions to combat climate change, lower healthcare costs, and raise taxes oncertain corporations. This article is the first of several that BILTgroup will post addressing the...
by Sarah FrazierDoes Your Company Need a Full-Time, In-House Lawyer?
THE SHORT ANSWER: IT DEPENDS. Unless you are in a very controversial business with considerable legal risks, the answer is probably “No.” The right fit is likely to be outsourcing. Outsourcing General Counsel has Three Main Advantages for Your Business. 1 Outsourcing General Counsel is Cost-Effective. Depending on your corporate situation, the volume of legal work may not be enough...
by Sarah FrazierHow does FDA Approval Affect the Issue of Employer Mandated Vaccinations?
On August 10, 2021, we published our article “Can You Require Your Employees to be Vaccinated?” which concluded that Title VII and the ADA do not prevent employers from making vaccination a job requirement. However, for employees with a medical reason or a legitimate religious issue, the employer is bound to make reasonable accommodations (i.e. find suitable means to allow the employee to...
by Sarah FrazierCan You Require Your Employees to be Vaccinated?
By: Sarah Skinner, Esq, LLM THE SHORT ANSWER: YES. Currently, Title VII and ADA do not prevent employers from making vaccination a job requirement. If an employee has a medical reason to not be vaccinated, the employer must make “reasonable accommodations” for that employee. This is also true if the employee has legitimate religious issues. Reasonable accommodation requires the...
by Sarah FrazierDone With Facebook?
A lot of our clients are concerned about their privacy and the possibility of being blacklisted for their opinions. Several have asked us how to take down their Facebook page without losing their pictures and updates from many years. Here is how you download your content and delete your Facebook account: 1. Downloading Your Facebook Data If you do decide to delete your Facebook...
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