Tax

  • April 23, 2026

    Mich. High Court Fast-Tracks Appeal Over 24% Cannabis Tax

    The Michigan Supreme Court has ordered the state's intermediate appeals court to accelerate a closely watched constitutional challenge to the state's 24% cannabis tax that went into effect earlier this year, halting trial court proceedings as the appeal unfolds. 

  • April 23, 2026

    Lender's COVID Boom Bars $5M Worker Credit Claim, US Says

    A mortgage lender isn't entitled to a $5 million refund for denied COVID-19 worker tax credits because the company's true business was never halted by a government order, the U.S. government told a California federal court, noting that the company's revenue actually increased by 600%.

  • April 23, 2026

    UK Collected £944M From Digital Services Tax In Past Year

    The United Kingdom collected £944 million ($1.27 billion) from its digital services tax during the 2025-2026 fiscal year, about 0.001% of the country's total tax take, HM Revenue & Customs said Thursday.

  • April 23, 2026

    Belgian Lawmakers Push Gov't For 3% Digital Services Tax

    Belgian lawmakers have introduced a bill to create a 3% digital services tax on revenue that large multinational corporations derive from the country, pushing the governing coalition to follow through on a pledge to adopt the unilateral measure if international negotiations on an alternative fail.

  • April 23, 2026

    Mo. County's Tax Appeal Process Unfair, State Auditor Finds

    A Missouri county's equalization board disadvantaged taxpayers by failing to place the burden of proof on the county Assessment Department during appeals, the state auditor reported Thursday.

  • April 23, 2026

    DOJ Final Order Loosens Rules For State-Legal Medical Pot

    The U.S. Department of Justice published a final order Thursday loosening federal restrictions on medical marijuana products that fall within the ambit of state-regulated programs or have approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

  • April 22, 2026

    7th Circ. Revives $300M Hyatt Rewards Tax Dispute

    The U.S. Tax Court relied on an incomplete analysis when it sided with the IRS and held that nearly $300 million in revenue from Hyatt Hotels' loyalty rewards program fund should be treated as taxable income, the Seventh Circuit held Wednesday.

  • April 22, 2026

    Temp Agency Owner's Tax Convictions Upheld By 1st Circ.

    The First Circuit on Wednesday affirmed the convictions of a Quincy, Massachusetts, temp agency owner who prosecutors said evaded more than $800,000 in payroll taxes by paying employees under the table.

  • April 22, 2026

    Split 6th Circ. Lets Brewer Challenge Tax Code's Distilling Ban

    An Ohio brewery owner has standing to challenge the constitutionality of the federal tax code's ban on distilling whiskey at home, but the ban is necessary for the government to collect taxes on distilled spirits, a split Sixth Circuit panel ruled.

  • April 22, 2026

    Nintendo Customers Jump In On Tariff Refund Suits

    Video game giant Nintendo stands to make "windfall profits" through refunds of President Donald Trump's now-invalidated global tariff regime since those costs were actually passed on to consumers, a proposed class action in Washington federal court said, joining the chorus of customers looking to secure tariff-related refunds.

  • April 22, 2026

    McGuireWoods Adds Tax Atty As Firm Makes PE 'Top Priority'

    McGuireWoods LLP announced Wednesday it has hired a seasoned tax adviser to private investment funds as a San Francisco partner.

  • April 22, 2026

    Va. Lawmakers Reject Governor's Changes To Pot Bill

    Virginia legislators on Wednesday rejected Gov. Abigail Spanberger's proposed changes to a bill that would create a regulated cannabis market.

  • April 22, 2026

    Liberty Global Loses $2.4B Tax Substance Fight In 10th Circ.

    Telecommunications giant Liberty Global is not entitled to a $2.4 billion deduction tied to transactions with its foreign affiliates, the Tenth Circuit ruled in a long-awaited opinion, siding with the U.S. government in finding the arrangement is a tax shelter lacking economic substance.

  • April 22, 2026

    Okla. Defines Entities Eligible For Development Tax Credits

    Oklahoma defined entities that are eligible to receive income tax credits for capital contributions to qualified economic development and infrastructure projects under a bill signed by the governor.

  • April 22, 2026

    Mass. Tax Board Won't Drop $954,000 Home Valuation

    A Massachusetts couple failed to convince the state Appellate Tax Board that their home was overvalued at $954,000, the board said, finding shortcomings on their analysis of nearby comparable properties.

  • April 21, 2026

    Watchdog Says Ex-Fla. Rep Used Straw Donors For Campaign

    A Washington, D.C.-based watchdog organization accused former Florida Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick of improperly funding her 2022 reelection bid to the U.S. House of Representatives, saying she orchestrated a complex straw donor scheme to funnel $725,000 in Haitian "dark money" into her campaign. 

  • April 21, 2026

    House Panel Votes To Gut Corporate Transparency Act

    A House finance committee advanced a bill Tuesday that would defang the Corporate Transparency Act by exempting all domestically owned companies from compliance, codifying a limitation already implemented by the U.S. Department of the Treasury.

  • April 21, 2026

    Atty Loses Latest Bid To Delay Prison In $22M Tax Fraud Case

    The U.S. Bureau of Prisons is capable of handling a St. Louis attorney's outpatient needs, a North Carolina federal judge said, denying her request to delay her prison report date after she was convicted of helping perpetrate a $22 million tax fraud scheme.

  • April 21, 2026

    IRS Says Meta Pricing Adjustments Not Barred By Prior Ruling

    The U.S. Tax Court's opinion on the pricing of Meta predecessor Facebook's transferred intangible assets doesn't prevent the IRS from making periodic adjustments based on transactions occurring over the life of the company's cost-sharing arrangement with an Irish subsidiary, the agency argued.

  • April 21, 2026

    Pot Management Co. Says It's Allowed Biz Tax Deduction

    A California-based management company linked to cannabis operations is challenging the IRS over a $4.2 million tax bill, according to a U.S. Tax Court petition, arguing that the company does not traffic in controlled substances that would otherwise bar it from claiming business deductions.

  • April 21, 2026

    Calif. Sex Abuse Boutique Sues Wood LLP For Bad Tax Advice

    A West Hollywood boutique law firm formed to represent victims of sex abuse on UCLA's campus has filed a professional negligence and breach of fiduciary duty suit against Robert W. Wood and Wood LLP, claiming in California state court that their allegedly faulty financial advice caused the loss of $2 million in interest.

  • April 21, 2026

    UK Exit Tax Ruling Is Judicial Overreach, Court Told

    A tribunal overstepped its authority by ruling in favor of Britain's tax authority to impose an exit tax on U.K. trusts leaving the country in breach of European Union law long before Brexit was enacted, a trust argued before a London appeals court Tuesday.

  • April 21, 2026

    IRS Lists Over 1,400 Individuals Who Lost US Citizenship

    The Internal Revenue Service on Tuesday issued a list of more than 1,400 individuals who lost U.S. citizenship during the first quarter of the year, a slight uptick from a year ago.

  • April 20, 2026

    Little-Known Gambling Tax Could Upend Boom In US Betting

    After a record year for U.S. commercial gaming, a little-known tax on phantom income in last year's Republican reconciliation law has spurred bipartisan repeal efforts amid concerns it could alter betting behavior and drain state and local economies built on gambling-related tourism.

  • April 20, 2026

    Justices Won't Review Doctor's Captive Insurance Tax Fight

    The U.S. Supreme Court won't review the Internal Revenue Service's rejection of a Texas doctor's claim to $1 million in tax deductions linked to his urgent care network's captive insurance company, the court said Monday.

Expert Analysis

  • Advice For 1st-Gen Lawyers Entering The Legal Profession

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    Nikki Hurtado at The Ferraro Law Firm tells her story of being a first-generation lawyer and how others who begin their professional journeys without the benefit of playbooks handed down by relatives can turn this disadvantage into their greatest strength.

  • Series

    Coaching Cheerleading Makes Me A Better Lawyer

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    At first glance, cheerleading and litigation may seem like worlds apart, but both require precision, adaptability, leadership and the ability to stay composed under pressure — all of which have sharpened how I approach my work in the emotionally complex world of mass torts and personal injury, says Rashanda Bruce at Robins Kaplan.

  • Series

    Law School's Missed Lessons: How To Make A Deal

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    Preparing lawyers for the nuances of a transactional practice is not a strong suit for most law schools, but, in practice, there are six principles that can help young M&A lawyers become seasoned, trusted deal advisers, says Chuck Morton at Venable.

  • Trump Tax Law's Most Impactful Corp. And Individual Changes

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    The One Big Beautiful Bill Act built on and reshaped elements of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, including business interest deductions, bonus depreciation and personal income relief, delivering substantial changes to both corporate and individual tax policy, say attorneys at Weil.

  • From Clerkship To Law Firm: 5 Transition Tips For Associates

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    Transitioning from a judicial clerkship to an associate position at a law firm may seem daunting, but by using knowledge gained while clerking, being mindful of key differences and taking advantage of professional development opportunities, these attorneys can flourish in private practice, say attorneys at Lowenstein Sandler.

  • Trump Tax Law's Most Consequential International Changes

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    The international tax provisions in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act may result in higher effective tax rates for some multinational corporations, but others, particularly those operating in low-tax jurisdictions, may benefit from alignment with global anti-profit shifting efforts, say attorneys at Weil.

  • Associates Can Earn Credibility By Investing In Relationships

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    As the class of 2025 prepares to join law firms this fall, new associates must adapt to office dynamics and establish credible reputations — which require quiet, consistent relationship-building skills as much as legal acumen, says Kyle Forges at Bast Amron.

  • Lessons From 7th Circ.'s Deleted Chat Sanctions Ruling

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    The Seventh Circuit’s recent decision in Pable v. Chicago Transit Authority, affirming the dismissal of an ex-employee’s retaliation claims, highlights the importance of properly handling the preservation of ephemeral messages and clarifies key sanctions issues, says Philip Favro at Favro Law.

  • NY Tax Talk: ALJ Vacancy, Online Sales, Budget

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    Among the most notable developments in New York tax law last quarter, an administrative law judge vacancy continued affecting taxpayers, a state court decision tested the scope of the Interstate Income Act, and Gov. Kathy Hochul signed the 2025-2026 fiscal budget containing key tax-related provisions, say attorneys at Eversheds Sutherland.

  • Series

    Quilting Makes Me A Better Lawyer

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    Turning intricate patterns of fabric and thread into quilts has taught me that craftsmanship, creative problem-solving and dedication to incremental progress are essential to creating something lasting that will help another person — just like in law, says Veronica McMillan at Kramon & Graham.

  • What 2 Profs Noticed As Transactional Law Students Used AI

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    After a semester using generative artificial intelligence tools with students in an entrepreneurship law clinic, we came away with numerous observations about the opportunities and challenges such tools present to new transactional lawyers, say professors at Cornell Law School.

  • Rebuttal

    BigLaw Settlements Should Not Spur Ethics Deregulation

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    A recent Law360 op-ed argued that loosening law firm funding restrictions would make BigLaw firms less inclined to settle with the Trump administration, but deregulating legal financing ethics may well prove to be not merely ineffective, but counterproductive, says Laurel Kilgour at the American Economic Liberties Project.

  • 5 Ways Lawyers Can Earn Back The Public's Trust

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    Amid salacious headlines about lawyers behaving badly and recent polls showing the public’s increasingly unfavorable view of attorneys, we must make meaningful changes to our culture to rebuild trust in the legal system, says Carl Taylor at Carl Taylor Law.

  • Legal Jeopardy Looms Over Trump's Trade Negotiation Plans

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    Even as the Trump administration announces one trade deal after another, the legal authority of the executive branch to impose tariffs under consensual arrangements with leading trading partners is just as debatable as the unilateral imposition of U.S. tariffs under the president's executive orders, says Jeffrey Bialos at Eversheds Sutherland.

  • Series

    Hiking Makes Me A Better Lawyer

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    On the trail, I have thought often about the parallels between hiking and high-stakes patent litigation, and why strategizing, preparation, perseverance and joy are important skills for success in both endeavors, says Barbara Fiacco at Foley Hoag.

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