By Luke D. Bailey / May 14, 2020 On May 12, 2020, in Notice 2020-29, the IRS substantially relaxed and simplified cafeteria plan election-change and grace-period rules. The Permitted Changes Notice 2020-29 permits employers to adopt one or more of the following changes to existing cafeteria plans for 2020: An employee who did not elect group health plan […]
By Joann Needleman, Ann E. Lemmo / May 13, 2020 On Tuesday, the Democrats unveiled their latest legislative proposal: The “Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions Act” or “HEROES Act.” The official summary of the bill calls it “transformative legislation to meet the challenges of the coronavirus pandemic, increase aid for state, local and tribal governments,” to extend […]
Required posting for Illinois employers: Effective May 1, 2020, and in accordance with Governor Pritzker’s most recent Executive Order (2020-32), all Illinois businesses including for-profit, not-for-profit and educational entities that have employees physically reporting to a worksite are required to post in their place of business the Workplace Health and Safety Guidance for Employees and […]
An Executive Order suspending US immigration was issued by the White House on April 22, 2020. The order would reduce immigration to the United States by approximately one-third. The stated rationale for the executive order is that since the COVID-19 pandemic has so far resulted in over 22 million Americans filing for unemployment benefits, reducing the number […]
IR Global, the world’s largest exclusive network of advisory firms is delighted to introduce David E. Nykanen of Friedlaender Nykanen & Rogowski PLC. David has joined IR as our exclusive Real Estate Member in Michigan. Friedlaender Nykanen & Rogowski PLC provides specialized experience in commercial and real property litigation and transactions, including: zoning, tax appeals, […]
IR Global, the world’s largest exclusive network of advisory firms is delighted to introduce Susan K. Friedlaender of Friedlaender Nykanen & Rogowski PLC. Susan has joined IR as our exclusive Real Estate Member in Michigan. Friedlaender Nykanen & Rogowski PLC provides specialized experience in commercial and real property litigation and transactions, including: zoning, tax appeals, […]
IR Global, the world’s largest exclusive network of advisory firms is delighted to introduce Joseph .M Rogowski of Friedlaender Nykanen & Rogowski PLC. Joseph has joined IR as our exclusive Real Estate Member in Michigan. Friedlaender Nykanen & Rogowski PLC provides specialized experience in commercial and real property litigation and transactions, including: zoning, tax appeals, […]
The federal government has been delegated authority to exercise eminent domain to acquire both real and personal property, including the right to take immediate possession of that property, through the Stafford Act, which President Trump has cited as a basis for emergency powers due to the COVID-19 virus. One of the subchapters contained in the […]
Outlook for This Week in the Nation’s Capital Stimulus Negotiations. Congress continued its work through the weekend on the next stimulus package and is reportedly close to a deal. The emerging deal could include $350 billion for SBA loans, $75 billion for hospitals and $25 billion for coronavirus testing. While Democrats continue to call for additional […]
Private practice physicians and dentists are at risk for malpractice claims. Their earning capacity also makes them an attractive target for other claims as they have the potential to be high wage earners. Many of these professionals have or will acquire significant personal wealth, which needs to be protected to the greatest extent possible. While there […]
Infrastructure projects may require expansive individual permit reviews for de minimis construction activity On April 15, 2020, the Federal District Court for Montana granted a request by several environmental activist organizations, including Northern Plains Resource Council (NPRC), to invalidate Army Corps of Engineers Nationwide Permit No. 12 (NWP 12). The Corps issues nationwide permits for categories of […]
In the aftermath of the passage of last week’s CARES Act, our Government & Regulatory Affairs professionals have compiled – in consultation with our Tax, Banking, and Labor and Employment practices – summaries of the lending and tax relief provisions of this groundbreaking legislation. There are two separate documents – one for small businesses (as defined by the […]