State & Local

  • October 21, 2024

    Ariz. Revenues Through Sept. Beat Estimate By $108M

    Arizona's total general fund revenue from July through September outpaced forecasts by $108 million, according to the state's Joint Legislative Budget Committee.

  • October 21, 2024

    NJ General Revenues Through Sept. Rise 4% From Last Year

    New Jersey general revenue from July through September beat last year's collection by 4.3%, according to the state Department of the Treasury.

  • October 21, 2024

    New ABA Tax Chair-Elect Aims To Expand Leadership Paths

    The new chair-elect of the American Bar Association Section of Taxation told Law360 that she wants to broaden the pathways to leadership for members, including those early in their careers, as part of the section's diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives. Here, Megan Brackney shares more about her background and goals for the section.

  • October 18, 2024

    Law360 MVP Awards Go To Top Attys From 74 Firms

    The attorneys chosen as Law360's 2024 MVPs have distinguished themselves from their peers by securing hard-earned successes in high-stakes litigation, complex global matters and record-breaking deals.

  • October 18, 2024

    Law360 Will Track 2024 Ballot Measures On Real-Time Map

    As citizens across the country weigh in on federal, state and local elections this November, Law360's 2024 ballot measure map will track election results for tax-related ballot measures in real time. Here, Law360 dives into what's on the ballots in Georgia, Nevada, Wyoming and Denver.

  • October 18, 2024

    Fla. Extends Dyed Fuel Penalty Waiver After Milton

    Florida is extending its temporary waiver of penalties for businesses and individuals that use or sell dyed diesel fuel for on-highway use through Oct. 30 in response to Hurricane Milton, the state Department of Revenue said.

  • October 18, 2024

    San Francisco Tax Measures Could Mean Big Changes For Biz

    San Francisco voters could significantly change the city's business climate next month if they approve two ballot measures, one that would overhaul the city's gross receipts tax and increase rates for larger businesses and another that would impose an annual additional graduated tax on ride-hailing companies. Here, Law360 takes a look at the two proposals.

  • October 18, 2024

    Ind. City Can't Levy Additional Property Tax For Shortfall

    A city in Indiana cannot levy an additional property tax of nearly $1 million to make up for budget shortfalls because those shortfalls do not qualify for the granting of an excess levy, the Indiana Tax Court ruled.

  • October 18, 2024

    Minn. Tax Court Refuses Big Changes To Parking Lot's Value

    The Minnesota Tax Court lowered the assessed value of a parking lot property by about $200,000 to $11.7 million, rejecting arguments for larger changes by the property owner and a county.

  • October 18, 2024

    Colo. Extends Tax Deadlines For Hurricane Victims

    Colorado is delaying deadlines for state taxpayers impacted by hurricanes Helene and Milton, Gov. Jared Polis and the state tax department said Friday.

  • October 18, 2024

    JetBlue Says Fla. Must Face Claims Against Airline Tax Rules

    JetBlue urged a Florida state court to reject the state Department of Revenue's bid to dismiss the company's claims that Florida unconstitutionally taxed the airline's extraterritorial income, saying its case isn't analogous to a dispute from Frontier Airlines that a court dismissed.

  • October 18, 2024

    Mo. Commission Should Refund Interest, Telecom Co. Says

    A Charter Communications entity that was granted a use tax refund of nearly $437,000 because it qualified as a manufacturer should also be granted repayment of the interest that accrued on the refunded taxes, the company told the Missouri Administrative Hearing Commission. 

  • October 18, 2024

    Fla. Delays Tax Deadlines In More Counties Due To Milton

    Florida is extending tax due dates for businesses in seven additional counties affected by Hurricane Milton, the state Department of Revenue said, bringing the relief to a total of 24 of the state's 67 counties.

  • October 18, 2024

    Taxation With Representation: Baker, Simpson, Ropes

    In this week's Taxation With Representation, Lundbeck inks a $2.6 billion cash deal for Longboard, Silver Lake agrees to buy Zuora for $1.7 billion, and PPG and American Industrial Partners reach a $550 million deal.

  • October 18, 2024

    Mass. Tax Dept. Floats Limits On Amnesty For Nonfilers

    Massachusetts taxpayers seeking amnesty under a coming program would not be eligible for the program's three-year look-back limit for nonfilers if the state tax department had certain contacts with them, according to a draft notice on the program.

  • October 17, 2024

    Wash. Justices Say No Addresses Needed For Tax Ballot Items

    Washington's secretary of state didn't need to check addresses when validating signatures for five voter initiatives slated for the November ballot, including measures to repeal the state's capital gains tax and to bar income taxes, the state Supreme Court said Thursday.

  • October 17, 2024

    Illinois Ballot Measure May Reinvigorate Graduated Tax Talks

    An Illinois ballot measure that will gauge public interest in imposing a higher tax rate on millionaires to fund property tax relief appears primed to rekindle debates over whether the state's constitutional requirement for a flat income tax should be repealed.

  • October 17, 2024

    NY Hotel Biz Stuck With $15M Tax Bill After Deductions Denied

    A corporation that refurbishes hotels in New York is liable for about $15 million in taxes, a state tribunal said in a decision released Thursday, affirming a ruling that the state's tax agency correctly denied deductions sought by the company.

  • October 17, 2024

    Mont. Tax Board Upholds Assessment On Storage Facility

    The owner of a Montana commercial property used to house storage units was unable to lower its value because the state Tax Appeal Board gave more weight to the state Department of Revenue's valuation using an income analysis. 

  • October 17, 2024

    Ill. Revenue Collection Through Sept. Lags Forecasts By $12M

    Illinois' general fund revenue collection from July through September came in below forecasts by $12 million, according to a report by the Governor's Office of Management and Budget.

  • October 17, 2024

    Idaho Revenue Through Sept. Exceeds Forecast By $66M

    Idaho's general fund revenue from July through September beat an estimate by $66 million, the state Division of Financial Management said.

  • October 17, 2024

    Ore. Tax Dept. Not Bound By IRS Errors, Court Says

    Oregon's tax department is not bound by erroneous adjustments made by the Internal Revenue Service to a couple's income tax return, the state's tax court said, saying state law allows the department to adjust state returns.

  • October 17, 2024

    Conn. Net Revenue Through Sept. Beats Last Year By $123M

    Connecticut's net revenue collection from July through September was $123 million higher than it was during the same period last year, according to the state Department of Revenue Services.

  • October 17, 2024

    Polsinelli Hires McDermott Tax Counsel In DC

    Polsinelli PC has hired an attorney who joined the firm's tax group as a shareholder after 12 and a half years with McDermott Will & Emery LLP.

  • October 16, 2024

    Utah Groups Can't Scrap Corporate Transparency, US Says

    A Utah federal court hasn't seen sufficient evidence to block the Corporate Transparency Act's disclosure requirements in presentations by an off-the-grid community, an online meat market and a trade group for cattle producers that have sued over the statute, the federal government said.

Expert Analysis

  • 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.

  • Going The Extra Miles: SALT In Review

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    From a dispute about the borders of Florida's airspace to proposals that would exempt tips from taxes, RSM's David Brunori offers his thoughts on noteworthy state and local tax news.

  • E-Discovery Quarterly: Rulings On Hyperlinked Documents

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    Recent rulings show that counsel should engage in early discussions with clients regarding the potential of hyperlinked documents in electronically stored information, which will allow for more deliberate negotiation of any agreements regarding the scope of discovery, say attorneys at Sidley.

  • Loper Bright Limits Federal Agencies' Ability To Alter Course

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    The U.S. Supreme Court's recent decision to dismantle Chevron deference also effectively overrules its 2005 decision in National Cable & Telecommunications Association v. Brand X, greatly diminishing agencies' ability to change regulatory course from one administration to the next, says Steven Gordon at Holland & Knight.

  • Maryland 'Rain Tax' Ruling May Offer Hope For Tax Credits

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    A Maryland state appellate court's recent decision in Ben Porto v. Montgomery County echoes earlier case law upholding controversial stormwater charges as a valid excise tax, but it also suggests that potential credits to reduce property owners' liability could get broader in scope, says Alyssa Domzal at Ballard Spahr.

  • Lawyers Can Take Action To Honor The Voting Rights Act

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    As the Voting Rights Act reaches its 59th anniversary Tuesday, it must urgently be reinforced against recent efforts to dismantle voter protections, and lawyers can pitch in immediately by volunteering and taking on pro bono work to directly help safeguard the right to vote, says Anna Chu at We The Action.

  • How To Grow Marketing, Biz Dev Teams In A Tight Market

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    Faced with fierce competition and rising operating costs, firms are feeling the pressure to build a well-oiled marketing and business development team that supports strategic priorities, but they’ll need to be flexible and creative given a tight talent market, says Ben Curle at Ambition.

  • Rock Climbing Makes Me A Better Lawyer

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    Rock climbing requires problem-solving, focus, risk management and resilience, skills that are also invaluable assets in my role as a finance lawyer, says Mei Zhang at Haynes and Boone.

  • Think Like A Lawyer: Dance The Legal Standard Two-Step

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    From rookie brief writers to Chief Justice John Roberts, lawyers should master the legal standard two-step — framing the governing standard at the outset, and clarifying why they meet that standard — which has benefits for both the drafter and reader, says Luke Andrews at Poole Huffman.

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