As no judicial conferences are to be held until January 4 and no oral arguments until January 7, it is an appropriate time to take a quick look at some of the US Supreme Court activities to date affecting employment law and practice
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Commission Reports on Enhancing Accountability of Religious Organizations
The Commission on Accountability and Policy for Religious Organizations issued its first, 94-page, report to Sen. Charles Grassley.
Still Clear as Mud: The Election's Impact on Tax Policy and Planning After Obama's Win
Now that the election is over, attention is focused on Congress as it begins its “lame duck” session this week. Many of our clients are wondering how to plan, when to sell, and how to manage their estates with the fiscal cliff looming ahead.
Taxpayers Win a Huge Victory against the Department of Revenue
Favorable ruling on the taxability of pre-2005 Marital Deduction Trusts (otherwise known as QTIP Trusts).
New Carbon Monoxide Requirements Start on January 1, 2013
New Washington State building codes make carbon monoxide detectors a requirement for all rental property on January 1, 2013
Four Steps to Better Contracts – Save Money & Avoid Headaches!
Lauren Parris and Catherine Vuong co-authored a post for Telefini Small Business Blog
New Form of For-Profit Corporation: the Social Purpose Corporation
The Social Purpose Corporation allows officers and directors to make decisions that advance the corporations social values without risk of legal liability.
Is Your Facebook Account Part of Your Estate Plan?
Technically, your Facebook account is a digital asset and is considered intangible personal property.
Some Deductions Can Be Very Costly
Tax tips on hidden deductions can be very misleading, especially when a tax preparer is incentivized by refund.