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The Weekly Scenario: Alimony Payments Affected by Tax Cuts and Jobs Act?
This content has been archived. It may no longer be relevantQuestion: How did TCJA (Tax Cuts and Jobs Act) affect alimony payments? What other considerations might there be? Prior to TCJA (since 1942) alimony was considered taxable income to the recipient spouse and a tax deduction to the paying spouse. The deduction was not an…
Consolidated Eligibility Requirements in New SBA and VA Regulations Bring Consistency to SDVOSB and VOSB Programs
Consolidated Eligibility Requirements in New SBA and VA Regulations Bring Consistency to SDVOSB and VOSB Programs Effective October 1, 2018, the long-sought consolidation of competing eligibility requirements in the Department of Veterans Affairs’ (VA) and U.S. Small Business Administration’s (SBA) service-disabled veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB) and veteran-owned small business (VOSB) programs has arrived. Veterans…
Take a “Tip” from the 9th Circuit: Not All Employee Hours Are Eligible for FLSA Credits
A tip can go a long way. In the United States, the voluntary act of leaving a gratuity is not only an accepted social custom but a federally recognized means of providing service sector employees, including restaurant wait staff and bartenders, their primary source of income. In fact, the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) permits…
Pennsylvania Adopts the Revised Uniform Arbitration Act
Pennsylvania has adopted the Revised Uniform Arbitration Act (“RUAA”). The revised act, which becomes effective on July 1, 2019, provides more guidance to parties engaging in arbitration in Pennsylvania. Some of the most notable changes to the original Uniform Arbitration (“UAA”) provided by the RUAA include a new section establishing the standards for giving notice…
Court of Chancery Expansion Proceeds Amidst Constitutional Challenge to Appointment Process | Part One
In late June, the Delaware legislature voted to expand the Court of Chancery from five judges to seven judges. This was in response to the Court’s increased caseload and the number of matters actually going to trial (all trials in the Court of Chancery are bench trials, where the judge is the fact finder). The caseload…
Berman McAleer
The Museum of Industry was the site of Berman McAleer’s dinner for its clients. The Museum is so interesting, and the view was lovely as we dined with a view of the harbor. Anirban Basu, economist extraordinaire, and Chairman and CEO of the Sage Policy Group did not disappoint. Economics is a dry subject. Anirban…
Legal Alert: New Virginia Residential Landlord and Tenant Laws Passed in 2018
More than 800 new laws came into effect in Virginia this year. While real estate and residential housing laws comprise only a small portion of all that legislation, the new legal options and obligations for landlords are substantial. Noteworthy bills passed this year clarify rights and responsibilities pertaining to issues such as evictions, rent with…
The Steps After Your I-129F Fiancé(e) Visa Petition is Approved
How to Prepare for the Final K-1 Visa Interview Once the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has approved your I-129F petition, the next step is to apply for the K-1 visa interview. Below is an overview of the steps needed to finish the process without major delays: [1] The USCIS forwards the approved Fiancé(e) visa…
Green Cards for Foreign Diplomats and Employees of International Organizations
Green Cards for Foreign Diplomats and Employees of International Organizations U.S. Citizenship may be possible for some foreign diplomats and employees of international organizations in the U.S. This option is open to foreign officials and employees of embassies or consulates in the U.S. (with an A visa) and foreign officials and employees of international organizations…
Health and Wealth Series
Angie Goodwin Johnson, and Ashley Lazarewicz held their third in a series of talks addressing health and wealth. Angie, a full-time representative for Mary Kay, and a breast cancer survivor, moderated a panel of experts discussing issues surrounding prevention, detection, and treatment. The moral to the story: pay attention to what you see and feel,…
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