State & Local

  • February 26, 2025

    Miss. House Bill Floats TV Production Tax Credit

    Television productions would be able to claim a Mississippi income tax credit for some of their production expenses and payroll costs under a bill introduced in the state House of Representatives. 

  • February 26, 2025

    Ariz. General Fund Revenue Beats Estimates By $51M

    Arizona's general fund revenue from July through January beat forecasts by roughly $51 million, according to a report by the state Joint Legislative Budget Committee.

  • February 26, 2025

    Utah General Revenue Collection Up $289M Through Jan.

    Utah's general revenue collection from July through January outpaced the same period last fiscal year by $289 million, according to the state Tax Commission.

  • February 26, 2025

    Ore. Bill Seeks Tax On University Investment Income

    Oregon would impose a tax on the net gains from the investments of public universities, with the revenue dedicated to investments in education, under legislation in the state Senate.

  • February 26, 2025

    W.Va. Updates Income Tax Law References To Federal Code

    West Virginia updated references to the Internal Revenue Code in the state's personal income tax law under a bill signed by the governor.

  • February 26, 2025

    Ohio Senate Bill Would Nix Tax On Logistics Biz Purchases

    Ohio would create a sales tax exemption for certain items that transportation and warehousing businesses purchase and ship to retailers or distribution facilities under a bill introduced in the state Senate.

  • February 26, 2025

    Ark. Senate Bill Seeks To Lower Sales Tax Rate

    Arkansas would reduce its sales tax rate by one-eighth of a percentage point under a bill introduced in the state Senate.

  • February 26, 2025

    NJ RICO Case Toss Leaves AG Irate, Defense Attys Elated

    The erasure of a massive racketeering indictment against New Jersey power broker George E. Norcross III, politically connected attorneys and others on Wednesday drew a sharp rebuke from Attorney General Matt Platkin while defense attorneys gloated.

  • February 25, 2025

    NJ's Murphy Pitches Budget With $1.1B In Tax, Fee Increases

    New Jersey would impose sales tax on digital services and raise taxes on online gambling while exempting capital gains from sales of small-business stock under a budget plan Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy unveiled Tuesday that includes $1.1 billion in tax and fee increases.

  • February 25, 2025

    Spent Fuel Casks Are Taxable Real Property, NJ Court Rules

    Storage casks housing highly radioactive spent nuclear fuel are subject to taxation as real property, the New Jersey Tax Court ruled Tuesday.

  • February 25, 2025

    Wyo. Boosts Tax Exemption For Individuals' Biz Property

    Wyoming increased a property tax exemption for business property owned by individuals under a bill signed by the governor.

  • February 25, 2025

    Minn. House Panel OKs Plan For Surplus Tax Refunds

    Surplus state revenue funds would be issued as tax refunds to some Minnesota residents and businesses if a constitutional amendment is approved by voters under a bill narrowly approved Tuesday by the House Committee on Taxes.

  • February 25, 2025

    Minn. Bill Would Allow Subtraction Of OT Pay From Income

    Minnesota would allow taxpayers to subtract overtime pay from their personal income under bills introduced in the state House of Representatives and Senate.

  • February 25, 2025

    Big Data Tax Break Would Spur Investment, Minn. Panel Told

    A Minnesota sales tax exemption for large-scale data centers would attract enormous investment to the state, business groups and union representatives said Tuesday in support of legislation advanced by a state Senate panel but opposed by environmental groups and others.

  • February 25, 2025

    ND General Fund Revenue Up $67M From Forecast

    North Dakota's general revenue from the start of the biennium in July 2023 through January outperformed forecasts by $67 million, according to the state Legislative Council.

  • February 25, 2025

    Ind. Religious Group's Property Wrongly Denied Tax Break

    An Indiana religious organization was wrongly denied a tax exemption for a property that was used to carry out some of the group's ministries, the state Board of Tax Review said, disagreeing with the local assessor's determination.

  • February 25, 2025

    Wyo. Clarifies Who's A Vendor For Use Tax Purposes

    Wyoming has clarified who is considered a vendor in the business of selling tangible personal property that is subject to use tax as part of a bill signed by the governor.

  • February 25, 2025

    Ohio House Bill Seeks To Bar Taxes On Crypto Payments

    Ohio would prevent government entities from imposing a tax on cryptocurrencies used as a method of payment for goods and services under a bill introduced in the state House of Representatives.

  • February 25, 2025

    Miss. Senate Bill Would Exempt Diapers From Tax

    Mississippi would exempt baby diapers and formula from sales tax under a bill introduced in the state Senate.

  • February 24, 2025

    Justices Won't Hear Challenge To Colo. Tax Ballot Title Law

    The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday let stand a ruling by the Tenth Circuit that a Colorado law requiring that financial impacts be included in the titles of some tax-related ballot initiatives does not cause "improperly compelled" speech.

  • February 24, 2025

    Ore. Medical Clinics Need Tax Break, Panel Told

    An Oregon proposal to create an exemption from corporate tax for healthcare payments from Medicare and other government sources would help mitigate the financial challenges facing providers, representatives of medical and business groups told a state Senate panel Monday.

  • February 24, 2025

    Calif. Assembly Bill Aims To Exclude Tips From Income Tax

    California would provide a personal income tax exclusion for tips as part of a bill introduced in the state Assembly.

  • February 24, 2025

    Osage Reservation Boundary Case Is Meritless, Court Told

    Oklahoma Tax Commission officials are urging a federal district court to dismiss a motion by the Osage Nation that seeks acknowledgment of its reservation's continued existence, arguing that the decades-old case arises out of the tribe's attempt to avoid state taxation of its members.

  • February 24, 2025

    4 Things Attys Should Know About Pennsylvania's Budget

    Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro heads into the 2025-2026 budget year proposing to spend $51.5 billion, with corporate tax cuts and tax credit reforms bolstered by regulating so-called skill games, legalizing recreational cannabis and replacing an industry-opposed, multistate carbon cap-and-trade program with one run solely by Pennsylvania.

  • February 24, 2025

    Wyo. Legislature OKs Clarification Of Vendors Subject To Tax

    Wyoming would clarify who is considered a vendor in the state required to collect and remit sales tax under a bill passed in the Senate and sent to the governor. 

Expert Analysis

  • Assessing The Practicality Of Harris' Affordable Housing Plan

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    Vice President Kamala Harris' proposed "Build the American Dream" plan to tackle housing affordability issues takes solid recommendations into account and may fare better than California's unsuccessful attempt at a similar program, but the scope of the problem is beyond what a three-point plan can solve, says Brooke Miller at Sheppard Mullin.

  • Litigation Funding Disclosure Key To Open, Impartial Process

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    Blanket investor and funding agreement disclosures should be required in all civil cases where the investor has a financial interest in the outcome in order to address issues ranging from potential conflicts of interest to national security concerns, says Bob Goodlatte, former U.S. House Representative for Virginia.

  • What NFL Draft Picks Have In Common With Lateral Law Hires

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    Nearly half of law firm lateral hires leave within a few years — a failure rate that is strikingly similar to the performance of NFL quarterbacks drafted in the first round — in part because evaluators focus too heavily on quantifiable metrics and not enough on a prospect's character traits, says Howard Rosenberg at Baretz+Brunelle.

  • Replacing The Stigma Of Menopause With Law Firm Support

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    A large proportion of the workforce is forced to pull the brakes on their career aspirations because of the taboo surrounding menopause and a lack of consistent support, but law firms can initiate the cultural shift needed by formulating thoughtful workplace policies, says Barbara Hamilton-Bruce at Simmons & Simmons.

  • Planning Law Firm Content Calendars: What, When, Where

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    During the slower month of August, law firms should begin working on their 2025 content calendars, planning out a content creation and distribution framework that aligns with the firm’s objectives and maintains audience engagement throughout the year, says Jessica Kaplan at Legally Penned.

  • Specific Attacks On A Vague Tax Law: SALT In Review

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    From legal assaults on California's vague new sales-factor law to Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz's record on tax policy, RSM's David Brunori offers his thoughts on noteworthy state and local tax news.

  • Law Firms Should Move From Reactive To Proactive Marketing

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    Most law firm marketing and business development teams operate in silos, leading to an ad hoc, reactive approach, but shifting to a culture of proactive planning — beginning with comprehensive campaigns — can help firms effectively execute their broader business strategy, says Paul Manuele at PR Manuele Consulting.

  • The Big Issues A BigLaw Associates' Union Could Address

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    A BigLaw associates’ union could address a number of issues that have the potential to meaningfully improve working conditions, diversity and attorney well-being — from restructured billable hour requirements to origination credit allocation, return-to-office mandates and more, says Tara Rhoades at The Sanity Plea.

  • It's Time For A BigLaw Associates' Union

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    As BigLaw faces a steady stream of criticism about its employment policies and practices, an associates union could effect real change — and it could start with law students organizing around opposition to recent recruiting trends, says Tara Rhoades at The Sanity Plea.

  • How Justices Upended The Administrative Procedure Act

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    In its recent Loper Bright, Corner Post and Jarkesy decisions, the U.S. Supreme Court fundamentally changed the Administrative Procedure Act in ways that undermine Congress and the executive branch, shift power to the judiciary, curtail public and business input, and create great uncertainty, say Alene Taber and Beth Hummer at Hanson Bridgett.

  • Trump's Best Hush Money Appeal Options Still Likely To Fail

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    The two strongest potential arguments former President Donald Trump could raise in appealing his New York hush money conviction seem promising at first, but precedent strongly suggests they will still ultimately fail — though, of course, Trump's unique position could lead to surprising results, says former New York Supreme Court Justice Ethan Greenberg, now at Anderson Kill.

  • Mirror, Mirror On The Wall, Is My Counterclaim Bound To Fall?

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    A Pennsylvania federal court’s recent dismissal of the defendants’ counterclaims in Morgan v. Noss should remind attorneys to avoid the temptation to repackage a claim’s facts and law into a mirror-image counterclaim, as this approach will often result in a waste of time and resources, says Matthew Selmasska at Kaufman Dolowich.

  • 3 Leadership Practices For A More Supportive Firm Culture

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    Traditional leadership styles frequently amplify the inherent pressures of legal work, but a few simple, time-neutral strategies can strengthen the skills and confidence of employees and foster a more collaborative culture, while supporting individual growth and contribution to organizational goals, says Benjamin Grimes at BKG Leadership.

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