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Use of Revocable Trusts in Estate Plans, the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), and Transfer on Death Deeds
Use of Revocable Trusts in Estate Plans A Last Will and Testament (“Will”) is generally considered the centerpiece of an individual’s estate plan. However, use of a revocable trust as
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What’s Next for MDMA?
Clinicians, Researchers and Congressional Lawmakers Urge FDA to Approve MDMA for PTSD Despite a Negative Vote by FDA’s Advisory Committee When making regulatory decisions about a drug, the U.S. Food
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The Middle Market Meets the SBA
SBA Size Standard Update and Changes to 504 Loan Program Expand Reach to Middle Market Companies. Effective March 18, 2024, the Small Business Association (SBA) implemented a new final rule
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New York Supreme Court Stays Implementation of PSC’s Broker/Consultant Rules
Court Cites Potential Unconstitutional Violation of Separation of Powers On August 1, 2024, at a special session of the New York State Supreme Court, Albany County, Justice Peter Lynch, JSC,
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Modernizing Employee Benefits and Taxes for Today’s Workforce
Workers across industries are prioritizing better work-life balance, better pay, flexible work options and other benefits. Long gone are the days in which, after working at the same company for
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How to Conduct a Workplace Investigation
Investigations of employee discrimination and harassment complaints are necessary to provide factual basis for decision-making. Employee complaints of discrimination and harassment must always be taken extremely seriously. Investigations of complaints
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Chambers Power Generation, Transmission & Distribution 2024 Guide
Six Phillips Lytle attorneys contribute to guide. Phillips Lytle Energy attorneys have contributed to the Chambers Power Generation, Transmission & Distribution Global Practice Guide 2024 which can be found on
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Western District Case Notes – July 17, 2024
Freedom of Information Act In Pickering v. U.S. Department of Justice, 14-cv-330-RJA-LGF (May 14, 2024), plaintiff commenced an action pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act, seeking disclosure and release of
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New York Local Law 97: An Overview of New York City’s Green Building Requirements
Emissions limits for covered buildings will become increasingly stringent over a series of compliance periods. Now that the first compliance period for New York City’s Local Law 97 began on
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OFAC Issues Guidance on New Sanctions Statute of Limitations and Recordkeeping Requirements
Review of compliance policies, diligence strategies and transaction documents may be needed in light of new requirements. On July 22, 2024, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign
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