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As summer rolls in, so does benefit plan audit season including Form 5500 filings. For many, this means calls from auditors and sometimes those calls come with unexpected news: "We found an issue."

Senate Republicans released their budget targets this week, proposing a 1.2 percent increase for FY 2027 over the current FY 2026 budget. Fiscal year 2027 will mark the second full year...

As week four comes to a close, 864 bills have been filed this year. With only two weeks remaining until the first funnel deadline, a significant number of subcommittees are scheduled...

The recently enacted One Big Beautiful Bill Act includes immigration provisions with immediate implications for employers. Below is a practical summary tailored for HR teams, in‑house counsel, and international workforce planners.

Iowa's Senate has advanced a revised property tax proposal that modifies the state's rollback system and introduces age-based homestead exemptions, while the House pursues a different approach with stricter revenue caps.

The 100th day of the 2026 legislative session falls this Tuesday, April 21. However, the legislature is unlikely to meet that target adjournment date as lawmakers continue working through...

The second funnel week began slowly, as inclement weather forced the cancellation of floor debate in both chambers. Activity resumed Tuesday, with lawmakers returning to committee...

The 2025 Iowa legislature enacted Senate File 657 to revamp some of the state's biggest tax incentives to attract and retain businesses.

USCIS has issued updated guidance on the H-1B $100,000 payment, providing some much needed clarification for employers. Below is a breakdown of the update and what we now know.

State and local taxes (SALT) often take a back seat to federal tax considerations, to the extent that tax is even at the table when it comes to deciding what's best for a business.

We bring you sharp, actionable updates on employment-based immigration: what's changing, what it means for your business, and how to stay ahead.

Summary. The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) issued an interim final rule that helps reign in wage levels based on prior wage calculations. This immediately changes how the Adverse Effect Wage Rate...

Trademark disclaimers can be confusing even for attorneys, but they serve a critical purpose in the registration process. When should applicants accept a disclaimer request from the USPTO, and when is it worth pushing back to protect the full scope of their mark? Understanding the strategic implications of disclaiming portions of a trademark can mean the difference between preserving valuable rights and unnecessarily limiting protection.

On Sunday, May 3, 2026, the Iowa Legislature approved one of the most significant overhauls of Iowa’s property tax and local government finance system in the state’s history.

Without question, patent protection is complicated and expensive. That complexity and expense dramatically increases when patent protection...

Iowa lawmakers continue property tax reform negotiations as the 2026 legislative session extends into overtime, with the House advancing a comprehensive package that includes a 2% revenue cap...

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) recently revised its Form I-9 inspection fact sheet in a way that meaningfully increases employer exposure.