Enforcement experience and a prior Senate confirmation are features of President Obama’s choice to replace Jon Wellinghoff as a FERC Commissioner and Chairman. Norman Bay, the nominee, currently serves as the Director of the Office of Enforcement at...
What is an I-9 Form: Hopefully, you are all familiar with the I-9 Form. All employers are required to complete one for all new employees by the Department of Homeland Security and the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (“USCIS”)....
What are the responsibilities of a condominium corporation where second-hand smoke is emanating from one unit to another? Are there additional responsibilities where the complaining owner is allergic to cigarette smoke?...
Donors must receive acknowledgment letters from charitable organizations in order to deduct contributions of $250 or more. See IRS Publication 1771.... By: Holland & Knight LLP
Copyright disputes could soon outnumber patent infringement matters in the United States. This marks a significant shift, and stands poised to re-shape the IP litigation landscape....
In June 2013, the Supreme Court held unconstitutional a federal law requiring only opposite-sex marriages to be recognized for federal law purposes. The Internal Revenue Service ("IRS") issued initial guidance in September 2013 stating that for...
Domestic violence occurs when a spouse, family member or household member uses threats or physical or mental abuse to create an environment of fear and intimidation. Here are the maximum penalties for domestic violence for threatening to use...
On December 17, 2013, the Government published Ontario Regulation 347/13, amending the Statutory Accident Benefits Schedule. This Regulation will come into force on February 1, 2014.... By: Lerners LLP
The Illinois Department of Revenue recently issued Emergency Regulations changing long standing rules for determining the proper location of where a sale takes place. These Regulations were promulgated in response to a recent Illinois Supreme Court...
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration this month declined to weigh in on the issue of whether food products containing genetically modified ingredients can be labeled as "natural," refusing the request of three federal judges to provide clarification...
