As part of the One, Big, Beautiful Bill Act, taxpayers are entitled to a tax deduction on "qualified overtime" and "qualified tips" received during tax years 2025 through 2028.

Small to mid-size banks facing market volatility are exploring syndicated finance participation as a strategic approach to diversify lending portfolios and mitigate concentration risk.

It has been a long time coming, but the small-business lending data collection rule, or 1071 (the 2026 Final Rule), has finally been issued, and many community banks around the country are celebrating...

I recently wrote an article in ConsensusDocs regarding liquidated damages and liability caps in the construction industry.

Wildfire is no longer a remote, seasonal risk. The State of Wildfires 2024–2025 report discusses how changes in climate are increasing the frequency and intensity of extreme wildfires globally, while the 2024–2025 season brought severe events from South America and Canada to Southern California.

Members of our Banking & Financial Services Industry Team attended the "Acquire or Be Acquired" (AOBA) conference hosted by Bank Director on February 1–3 in Phoenix, Arizona.

On September 30, 2025, the US Department of Labor (DOL) issued an opinion letter demonstrating how to calculate overtime pay for nonexempt employees who are paid extra compensation like shift differentials, premiums, and incentive bonuses

In a recent New Orleans CityBusiness conversation with local labor, employment, and tax attorneys, we were asked to share what we're seeing on the ground as employers head into 2026.

As debate surrounding Name, Image, and Likeness-related issues swirls, one common refrain is that unionization/collective bargaining would solve many of the current problems at hand

The US 5th Circuit Court of Appeals recently ruled that employers must do more than simply investigate workplace harassment complaints—they must take action reasonably likely to stop the behavior. This decision in Brenyah v. Columbia Hospital Corp. clarifies employer obligations when harassment between co-workers comes to light, emphasizing that awareness triggers a duty to respond effectively.

The Louisiana Third Circuit recently made clear that landowners in "Legacy" lawsuits cannot win liability findings just by pointing to the presence of regulated substances on their property.

The Bankers Compliance Task Force held its annual meetings in Tennessee and Mississippi, addressing critical issues facing financial institutions including check fraud, elder financial exploitation, and BSA/AML/CFT compliance.

In late November 2025, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) issued FIL‑54‑2025, which, among other updates, adjusted the asset thresholds under 12 CFR Part 363.

In recent years, policymakers and stakeholders have begun to question how health plans and PBMs have consolidated power across the drug supply chain by controlling formularies, reimbursement, and patient access.

In today's complex landscape, organizations must engage with firms that adopt a multi-pronged approach to advocacy, which I refer to as the CCC approach: Communications, Connections, and Calculation.

The Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) has released its 2025 Workforce Survey, and the results confirm what many in the industry already know: Finding and keeping skilled workers remains one of the biggest challenges for contractors.

Buildings today are increasingly reliant on electric service of varying voltages, including condominiums. Beyond simply powering lights and appliances (120V), larger equipment like HVAC systems, and large appliances (240V), there are complex low voltage systems and components that transform voltages for various uses.

As the 2026 tax filing season nears, a series of compounding challenges at the IRS, ranging from funding instability and workforce shortages to leadership turnover, are poised to affect both service delivery and filing timelines.

The cybersecurity landscape has fundamentally changed. In 2025, sophisticated threat actors are increasingly weaponizing generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) to supercharge their attack capabilities, creating a significant escalation in the cyber arms race.

On Oct. 10, the United States Trade Representative (USTR) announced modifications to its Section 301 Action related to China's Targeting of Maritime, Logistics, and Shipbuilding Sectors for Dominance.