On December 21, 2020, Congress passed the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021, a $2.3 trillion spending bill, which former President Trump signed into law on December 27, 2020. While the primary focus of the Appropriations Act was the $900 billion in stimulus relief for the COVID-19 pandemic, notable trademark legislation was also included […]
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Virginia Set To Pass Major Consumer Privacy Legislation
on Monday, 22 February 2021 in
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On February 5, 2021, the Virginia Senate voted unanimously to approve Senate Bill 1392, titled the Consumer Data Protection Act (the “CDPA”), after the House of Delegates approved an identical House bill. Lawmakers must reconcile the two bills before the end of the session on February 27, 2021, and, assuming a reconciled […]
States Propose Bills to Limit Interchange Fees
on Monday, 22 February 2021 in
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As we move into the New Year and state legislatures come back into session, we are on the look-out for new bills that may impact clients in the banking and financial services market. Three states – Oklahoma, Mississippi, and Tennessee – have recently proposed bills that, if passed, would have […]
Tax-Free Student Loan Reimbursements for Employees
on Friday, 19 February 2021 in
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In this episode of Baird Holm Banter, David Kramer is joined by Morgan Kreiser to discuss the recent extension of qualified educational assistance programs that permits employers to provide employees with tax-free student loan reimbursements. Listen here.
107th Nebraska Legislature, First Session – Legislative Chart
on Monday, 8 February 2021 in
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The First Session of the 107th Nebraska Legislature convened January 6, 2021. As of Monday, February 8, 2021, there are 67 days left in the session, which is scheduled to conclude on June 10, 2021. There are no remaining five-day legislative weeks on the current calendar. Most committee hearings will conclude […]
