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IRS Announces 2019 Estate and Gift Tax Exclusion Amount
By: Melanie E. Cuddrye, Esq. The Internal Revenue Service (the “IRS”) recently announced the 2019 estate and gift tax exclusion amount. These amounts are adjusted for inflation on an annual …
USCIS Announces Proposed Rule that May Impact H-1B Visa Lottery Process in 2019
On November 30, 2018, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (“USCIS”) announced a notice of proposed rulemaking that may impact the H-1B visa lottery process as early as 2019. The proposed …
Senior Bankruptcy Filings on the Rise
Since 1991, bankruptcy filings by Americans who are 65 or older have tripled, according to data from the Consumer Bankruptcy Project. While the American population is getting older, that trend only …
California Department of Fair Employment and Housing Publishes Guidelines on Sexual Harassment and Abusive Conduct Prevention Training
As we previously reported, California recently passed legislation requiring mandatory sexual harassment training for any employer who has 5 or more employees (AB1343). The Department of Fair Employment and Housing …
I-9 Self-Audit: To Self-Audit or Not?
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (“USCIS”) Employment Eligibility Verification forms (“I-9 Forms”) allow employers to verify the identity and employment authorization of individuals hired for employment in the U.S. All …
Trade Secrets – Part II: Protect Your Trade Secret After It Leaves Your “Door”
In a previous alert, some practical tips for preventing misappropriation of trade secrets were presented. Part II of this series presents some items for discussion with an attorney if you …
New Break Laws For Emergency Ambulance Employees In California
On November 6, 2018, Proposition 11 passed in California, which is a big victory for private-sector emergency ambulance companies in California. Proposition 11 (also known as the Emergency Ambulance Employee …
New DOJ Guidance on the Use of Corporate Monitors Reinforces The Importance of An Effective Corporate Compliance Program
Corporate monitors have long been used by federal courts as a tool to keep watch over rogue corporations. On October 12, 2018, Assistant Attorney General Brian Benczkowski announced the Department …
Care Should Be Taken In Performing Work Under Letters of Intent In International Arrangements (And Likely In Domestic Arrangements As Well)
A recent case in the United Kingdom (Arcadis Consulting (UK) Ltd v AMEC (BCS) Ltd, [2018] EWCA 2222) highlights the dangers of performing work under a letter of intent without agreeing …
It Might Be a Big-League Move to Consider Baseball Arbitration in Construction Contract Disputes
It is a rare construction project that does not give rise to a dispute. Transactional lawyers who support their clients through contract formation increasingly and properly look for fair, expeditious, …