Publications

On January 3, the U.S. Copyright Office (the “Office”) published a notice of proposed rulemaking in the Federal Register related to a potential new registration option for frequently updated news websites. The notice of proposed rulemaking comes in response to the increasingly popular digital medium for news providers as compared […]

After a long wait, the U.S. Department of Labor (“DOL”) published its final rule regarding proper independent contractor classification on January 10, 2024. The DOL initially issued the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for this rule back in October 2022. This rule will take effect on March 11, 2024. The new […]

In late December 2023, the IRS announced its Voluntary Disclosure Program for employers who claimed and received an employee retention tax credit (“ERC”) refund, but were not eligible. The IRS’s Voluntary Disclosure Program follows its announcement in October 2023 that it would allow employers with submitted—but not yet paid—ERC claims […]

California’s 2023 legislative session concluded at the end of September, and Governor Newsom approved a number of employment-related bills, many of which impose new obligations on California employers starting on January 1, 2024. California employers, including out-of-state companies with California employees, should take steps to become familiar with the new […]

The Second Regular Session of the 108th Nebraska Legislature convened on January 3, 2024.  Forty-seven legislative days remain in the session as of January 22, 2024.  The Legislature will adjourn sine die on April 18. Because this is the Second Regular Session, bills that did not pass last Session carry […]