409A Risks with Relocation Reimbursements

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As employers increasingly focus on in-person office mandates, reimbursements for relocation..
California Supreme Court Rules FAA Does Not Preempt Arbitration Fee Deadline, Rejects Strict.. California Supreme Court Rules FAA Does Not Preempt Arbitration Fee Deadline, Rejects Strict..

On August 11, 2025, the Supreme Court of California ruled that the Federal Arbitration Act (FAA)..
Safety Basics XIII: From Inspections to Indictments—The Risks of Criminal Liability in Workplace.. Safety Basics XIII: From Inspections to Indictments—The Risks of Criminal Liability in Workplace..

In this episode of Ogletree Deakins’ Safety Basics podcast series, John Surma (shareholder,..
You say “a-mee-cus,” Justice Breyer says “a-mike-us” You say “a-mee-cus,” Justice Breyer says “a-mike-us”

As readers of this site are well aware, the Supreme Court is deeply divided on a wide range of..
New Executive Order Seeks to Facilitate Alternative Investments in 401(k) Plans New Executive Order Seeks to Facilitate Alternative Investments in 401(k) Plans

On August 7, 2025, President Trump signed an Executive Order titled “Democratizing Access to..
S1 E6: Dr. Connie Lehman on AI and the Future of Breast Cancer Prevention [Podcast] S1 E6: Dr. Connie Lehman on AI and the Future of Breast Cancer Prevention [Podcast]

Dr. Connie Lehman, founder of Clairity, reveals how her FDA-authorized breakthrough AI technology..
District Court Rejects First Amendment Challenge to California Climate Disclosure Requirements District Court Rejects First Amendment Challenge to California Climate Disclosure Requirements

On Aug. 13, 2025, the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California denied a motion..
One Big Beautiful Bill Significantly Expands QSBS Benefits and Availability One Big Beautiful Bill Significantly Expands QSBS Benefits and Availability

On July 4, 2025, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (the OBBBA) was signed into law. The OBBBA made a..
EPA’s Proposed Repeal of the 2009 Endangerment Finding: Unexpected Arguments and Implications for.. EPA’s Proposed Repeal of the 2009 Endangerment Finding: Unexpected Arguments and Implications for..

On August 1, EPA published its long-awaited proposal to revoke the 2009 “Endangerment Finding” that ..
Judge Upholds New York City Kava Ban Judge Upholds New York City Kava Ban

On August 7, 2025, a New York federal judge ruled in favor of a New York City ban on the sale of..
Collateral Estoppel Remains Inapplicable to Unchallenged IPR Claims Collateral Estoppel Remains Inapplicable to Unchallenged IPR Claims

Returning to its decision in Kroy IP, the US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit denied a..
California Supreme Court Clarifies Arbitration Waiver Rule: Not as Draconian as It Seems California Supreme Court Clarifies Arbitration Waiver Rule: Not as Draconian as It Seems

The use of arbitration clauses in employment and consumer-related contracts is ubiquitous...
Australian Privacy Law – Reforms on Pause, or Something Entirely New Altogether? Australian Privacy Law – Reforms on Pause, or Something Entirely New Altogether?

The Australian Productivity Commission must have known that their interim report on harnessing data ..
Proposed Medicare Payment Policies for Hospital Outpatient and Ambulatory Surgery Center Services Proposed Medicare Payment Policies for Hospital Outpatient and Ambulatory Surgery Center Services

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services recently published the calendar year (“CY”)..
Federal Receiverships: Navigating the Legal Maze of Asset Recovery and Distribution Federal Receiverships: Navigating the Legal Maze of Asset Recovery and Distribution

When a federal court appoints a receiver, it initiates a complex process that sits at the..
Visa Bond Pilot Program for Certain Visitors for Business/Pleasure Begins August 20th Visa Bond Pilot Program for Certain Visitors for Business/Pleasure Begins August 20th

A temporary final rule initiating a 12-month pilot program requiring visitor visa bonds is set to..
Ninth Circuit Gives Companies Facing False Advertising Class Actions a Critical Defense Tool Ninth Circuit Gives Companies Facing False Advertising Class Actions a Critical Defense Tool

In Bodenburg v. Apple, Inc., the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit provided companies..
Supreme Court Clarifies: No Minimum Contacts Needed for Personal Jurisdiction Over Foreign States.. Supreme Court Clarifies: No Minimum Contacts Needed for Personal Jurisdiction Over Foreign States..

The U.S. Supreme Court recently issued a unanimous decision in CC/Devas (Mauritius) Ltd. v. Antrix..
No Day But Today: Greystar Reaches Settlement Agreement with the Department of Justice in Realpage.. No Day But Today: Greystar Reaches Settlement Agreement with the Department of Justice in Realpage..

Last August, we wrote about the Justice Department’s lawsuit against software developer RealPage,..
Employment Law This Week - New DOJ Memo Warns Employers: Rethink DEI Programs Now [Podcast, Video] Employment Law This Week - New DOJ Memo Warns Employers: Rethink DEI Programs Now [Podcast, Video]

This week, we’re focusing on the employer implications of new guidance from U.S. Attorney General..
Recent Developments to UK EMIR Reporting Requirements Recent Developments to UK EMIR Reporting Requirements

The regulatory landscape for derivatives reporting in the United Kingdom continues to evolve, with..
CA Supreme Court Says Not So Fast on Draconian Arbitration Invoice Payment Rules CA Supreme Court Says Not So Fast on Draconian Arbitration Invoice Payment Rules

The California Supreme Court has issued its long-awaited opinion resolving the split in authority..
A Weighty Decision by the Federal Circuit Reverses Patent Ineligibility Ruling A Weighty Decision by the Federal Circuit Reverses Patent Ineligibility Ruling

In a significant decision for patent law and the fitness equipment industry, a panel of the Federal ..
Texas Two-Step: Two Additional Bills from the 2025 Texas Legislative Session That Contractors Need.. Texas Two-Step: Two Additional Bills from the 2025 Texas Legislative Session That Contractors Need..

Bradley’s BuildSmart blog provided posts earlier this summer in June and July regarding some of the ..
Eighth Circuit Affirms Mayo Clinic’s “Educational Organization” Status and UBTI Refund Eighth Circuit Affirms Mayo Clinic’s “Educational Organization” Status and UBTI Refund

On July 25, 2025, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit affirmed the District Court..
Finding an Expert Witness: Best Practices for Finding Credible Experts Finding an Expert Witness: Best Practices for Finding Credible Experts

In court, cases often come down to the “battle of the experts” and the credibility and character of ..
The Explainability Illusion: Why AI Transparency Requirements Miss the Point The Explainability Illusion: Why AI Transparency Requirements Miss the Point

When the European Union's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) introduced the right to..
FCC MASSACRE: Commission Just Crushes 185 Telecom Providers– Requires Carriers to Immediately Cease .. FCC MASSACRE: Commission Just Crushes 185 Telecom Providers– Requires Carriers to Immediately Cease ..

I return to the news of two massive FTC settlements crushing insurance lead generators and… this..
The “Related Claims” Puzzle: Virginia Federal Court Address How Similar Two Claims Must Be In Order .. The “Related Claims” Puzzle: Virginia Federal Court Address How Similar Two Claims Must Be In Order ..

A recent decision by the Eastern District of Virginia illustrates the tricky problem of relatedness ..
Common Issues with Appealing Dodd-Frank Whistleblower Award Denials Common Issues with Appealing Dodd-Frank Whistleblower Award Denials

IntroductionThe Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act allows whistleblowers to..
The Fundamentals of the Chapter 11 First Day Hearing The Fundamentals of the Chapter 11 First Day Hearing

When a business files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, the first significant event is the ‘first day..
Court Reversed Judgment Against A Trustee Due To Jury Instruction Errors And Also Held That A Party .. Court Reversed Judgment Against A Trustee Due To Jury Instruction Errors And Also Held That A Party ..

In White v. White, an income beneficiary of a trust was retained to manage ranch property. 704 S.W..
Remote Work Compliance Considerations for H-1B, E-3, and H-1B1 Employees Remote Work Compliance Considerations for H-1B, E-3, and H-1B1 Employees

Navigating Immigration and Employment Law Requirements in the Remote Work EraThe shift toward..
Court Rules Pension Fund’s Position Was Not ‘So Baseless’ as to Mandate an Award of Attorneys’ Fees Court Rules Pension Fund’s Position Was Not ‘So Baseless’ as to Mandate an Award of Attorneys’ Fees

TakeawaysEmployers who are pursued by multiemployer pension plans for withdrawal liability often..
Privacy Tip #454 – Students Sue Kansas School District Over AI Surveillance Tool Privacy Tip #454 – Students Sue Kansas School District Over AI Surveillance Tool

Current and former students at Lawrence High School and Free State High School, located in Lawrence,..
Trump EPA Seeks Reversal of Ruling That Typical Levels of Drinking Water Fluoridation Present an.. Trump EPA Seeks Reversal of Ruling That Typical Levels of Drinking Water Fluoridation Present an..

As reported in our February 13, 2025, blog item, on January 17, 2025, the Biden U.S. Environmental..
President Trump Signs Debanking Executive Order: Horizontal Reviews for Banks and Credit Unions are .. President Trump Signs Debanking Executive Order: Horizontal Reviews for Banks and Credit Unions are ..

Late last year, we predicted that the Trump administration would bring federal action to target..
New York State Adopts New ‘Certificate of Need’ Regulations Increasing Minimum Financial Thresholds .. New York State Adopts New ‘Certificate of Need’ Regulations Increasing Minimum Financial Thresholds ..

Go-To Guide:Higher Cost Thresholds for Review: The minimum project costs triggering full,..
Trump administration urges Supreme Court to block district court ruling preventing certain.. Trump administration urges Supreme Court to block district court ruling preventing certain..

The Trump administration on Thursday afternoon asked the Supreme Court to block a ruling by a..
EC Action Plan for the Chemicals Industry Includes Measures to Strengthen the Sector EC Action Plan for the Chemicals Industry Includes Measures to Strengthen the Sector

The European Commission (EC) released on July 7, 2025, a Chemicals Industry Action Plan (Action..
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