On December 19, 2016, the Department of Labor (“DOL”) issued final rules that significantly expand the existing claims procedures applicable to ERISA-covered benefit plans that provide disability or other benefits conditioned upon a finding that a participant is disabled.[1] Since their initial Continue Reading
Delaware Law: 2017 Year in Review
Our Delaware Corporate and Alternative Entity Law attorneys closely follow the opinions coming from Delaware’s Supreme Court and Court of Chancery. Our 2017 Year in Review is a collection of brief summaries of selected cases concerning Delaware Corporate and Alternative Entity Law. While this list Continue Reading
New Tax Law Provisions Encourage Investments in Low-Income Communities
New tax incentives for investments in low-income communities were created under the recent federal tax legislation, Public Law 115-97 (the “Act”), signed into law on December 22, 2017. Investors selling any property may elect to defer capital gain taxes otherwise payable arising from the sale Continue Reading
It’s That Time Again! Property Tax Appeals in Connecticut: Know When to File
The deadline for appealing Connecticut local property taxes is approaching. For many cities and towns, that date is February 20 unless the town has extended the deadline. If a property owner does not file a tax appeal application by the applicable deadline, the owner may waive the right to appeal Continue Reading
The ASBCA Thunders to the Government: Do Your Job!
As most contractors know all too well, doing business with the Government can be quite frustrating. One of the most – if not the most – prominent sources of that frustration is that the Government often operates with a callous disregard for the laws and regulations that are supposed to dictate the Continue Reading
Bracing for Impact: How Contractors Can Manage Their Risk During a Government Shutdown
As the potential for a Government shutdown gets closer to reality with each passing minute, United States Government contractors and subcontractors may soon find themselves in a confusing position as to what actions they should take in light of their existing contract obligations. In an effort to Continue Reading
New Jersey Property Tax Appeal Time
It is property tax appeal season in New Jersey. If you own or lease commercial, residential and/or investment property in New Jersey, now is the time to review whether you should file a 2018 appeal. If you own real property in New Jersey, by February 1 you will receive a Notice of Assessment from Continue Reading
Two Days, Four Decisions: NLRB Begins Dismantling Obama-Era Rules
A newly composed National Labor Relations Board (NLRB or Board) with a new General Counsel moved swiftly late last week to upend a decade of rulings made by a more pro-labor, Obama-era NLRB by announcing decisions affecting workplace rules, employee manuals, an employer’s duty to bargain, and Continue Reading
NLRB General Counsel: There’s a New Sheriff in Town
Although the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA or Act) has not been amended in more than half a century, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB or Board) under the Obama administration significantly broadened its interpretation of the NLRA, which resulted in an unprecedented expansion of the Continue Reading
New York City Adds “Safe Time” to Paid Sick Leave Law
New York City employers will need to extend safe time leave to employees who are victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking or human trafficking following the recent expansion of the paid sick leave law that will take effect on May 5, 2018 (180 days after the law was passed). Under the Continue Reading