In this episode of GeTtin' SALTy, host Nikki Dobay welcomes back Greenberg Traurig Shareholder Colin Fraser to break down the California Supreme Court's recent decision in Olympic & Georgia Partners.

In this episode of GeTtin' SALTy, host Nikki Dobay dives into the complex and timely topic of tax conformity with two state tax guests, Shail Shah, Greenberg Traurig shareholder based in San Francisco...

In Chew CPG Inc. v. Hiya Health Products, LLC, the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts allowed the plaintiff to amend its Chapter 93A claim, concluding that the allegations plausibly...

On Feb. 22, 2026, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced that it would suspend Global Entry arrival processing nationwide due to the ongoing partial federal government shutdown.

The Massachusetts Appeals Court examined whether demanding default interest at an unlawful rate constitutes an unfair business practice under Chapter 93A, even when the lender believed the rate was permissible based on acquired loan documents. The decision turned on factual findings regarding the lender's knowledge and intent when purchasing and enforcing a mortgage containing a usurious interest provision.

On March 19, 2026, the SEC’s Division of Corporation Finance issued a new Corporate Finance Interpretation (CFI)...

New Jersey has activated its employer separation reporting portal, requiring businesses to report every employee departure within seven days through the state's Division of Unemployment Insurance system. The mandate applies to all separations—layoffs, terminations, resignations, and retirements—regardless of whether the former employee files for unemployment benefits. Employers must now navigate new compliance obligations including portal registration, timely data submission, and internal proces

Recent regulatory developments are reshaping air quality permitting requirements for data centers and large infrastructure projects. EPA's proposed revisions to the New Source Review program, updated turbine emissions standards, and ongoing litigation signal a shifting landscape that could fundamentally alter how developers approach project sequencing and compliance obligations.

Governor Kathy Hochul's proposed reforms to New York's Environmental Quality Review Act aim to accelerate housing and infrastructure development through strict timelines and expanded exemptions. How will these changes, which closely mirror recent California amendments and federal NEPA reforms, balance the need for expedited construction with existing environmental and land use protections? The enacted budget provisions establish new exemptions for housing projects and infrastructure while preserving other r

As part of a wider initiative established to combat health care fraud, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced on Feb. 25, 2026, a six-month nationwide moratorium...

On March 6, 2026, the U.S. Court of International Trade suspended its order directing Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to issue refunds for duties paid...

In Haverhill Stem LLC v. Jennings, defendants allegedly engaged in a campaign of demands and threats against a cannabis dispensary operator, leading to litigation over civil rights violations, unfair trade practices, and conspiracy. The case explores how a successful defense against Chapter 93A claims can eliminate related civil conspiracy claims that depend on unfair business practices as their predicate tort.

The post-pandemic retail landscape has reshaped commercial real estate across the country. Some major consumer brands are abandoning the race for urban flagship square footage in favor of smaller, strategically placed...

In this episode of the GeTtin' SALTy Podcast, host Nikki Dobay is joined by Jim Shea (Senior Vice President and Chief Tax Officer at Prudential) and John Mangan...

In this post-session episode of the GeTtin' SALTy podcast, host Nikki Dobay is joined by Jeff Newgard of Peak Policy for a comprehensive debrief on Oregon's 2026 short legislative session.

California's tax landscape is undergoing significant changes, from new SaaS taxes and MCO levies in the recently signed state budget to a slate of high-stakes ballot measures including a proposed billionaire wealth tax. This podcast episode examines how these legislative developments and voter initiatives could reshape the state's tax policy and what stakeholders need to know heading into the 2026 ballot season.

Jared Walczak of the Tax Foundation joins the GeTtin' SALTy podcast to examine the growing movement to eliminate real property taxes in the United States, using Ohio as a detailed case study. The discussion explores the fiscal challenges of replacing property tax revenue, the impact on local government accountability, and alternative policy solutions like levy limits and circuit breaker programs that address taxpayer concerns without dismantling the property tax system.

Washington State Representative April Berg discusses her proposal to replace the state's 1933-era Business and Occupation gross receipts tax with a margins-based structure. The conversation explores the historical context of the B&O tax's complexity, including its 100+ rate categories, and examines why Washington has maintained this system while other states moved away from gross receipts taxation.

Recent state court decisions are reshaping how states source receipts for income, franchise, and gross receipts tax purposes—particularly for businesses that sell through intermediaries.

The Treasury Department and the IRS have released proposed regulations that would allow digital asset brokers to furnish required transaction statements to customers solely through electronic means.