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10.18.2019
As part of the 2017 tax overhaul, provisions were put in place that allowed those holding property for rental purposes to write off up to a fifth of their rental income for tax purposes.
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10.17.2019
On October 15, 2019, the PTAB designated as informative two decisions providing insight into when it is appropriate for an examiner to rely upon a so-called “design choice” rationale in support of an obviousness rejection.
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10.17.2019
Williams Mullen represented Millers Energy in its acquisition of John Brothers Oil, Heating and Air Conditioning. The deal has the potential to significantly increase Millers’ customer base. For more information on this transaction, click here.
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10.07.2019
It’s a problem that arises in many companies – you suddenly discover that an export violation may have occurred within your company.
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10.04.2019
On this episode of Williams Mullen's Benefits Companion, Brydon DeWitt is joined by Larry Parker, partner and chair of Williams Mullen’s M&A Practice. Brydon and Larry discuss some of the top employee benefits issues that clients face when going through a...
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09.24.2019
Today, the U.S. Department of Labor issued a Final Rule to go into effect on January 1, 2020 that will increase the salary threshold for the Executive, Administrative, and Professional (“EAP”) exemptions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”). The Final...
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09.09.2019
The Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (“DDTC”) issued a long-awaited revision to the ITAR license exemption at ITAR §126.4 for transfers by or for agencies of the U.S. Government.
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08.16.2019
Many people reasonably expect that when the government is targeting a company or individual for some adverse action, they will know it—there will be a lawsuit, an indictment, or some other clear demarcating event.
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08.12.2019
A construction project can be a breeding ground for general contractor versus subcontractor payment disputes.
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08.07.2019
Companies involved in Small Business Innovation Research (“SBIR”) and Small Business Technology Transfer (“STTR”) contracts often are subject to requirements under the International Traffic In Arms Regulations (“ITAR”) and the Export Administration...
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08.07.2019
Title insurance is issued using standardized forms of policies and endorsements. The most commonly used forms for commercial properties are those promulgated by the American Land Title Association (ALTA), a nationwide title insurance industry group.
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08.02.2019
A federal district court judge in Washington D.C. dismissed an ERISA fiduciary breach suit brought by a former employee of George Washington University (“GW”), finding the former employee lacked standing to sue. The plaintiff, Melissa Stanley, participated...
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07.25.2019
July 24, 2019 marked the deadline for receipt of petitions for adjustments to need determinations and other written comments regarding the Proposed 2020 State Medical Facilities Plan.
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07.18.2019
Click on the image below for a full PDF of the Environmental Newsletter.
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07.16.2019
In 2016, EPA published the long-anticipated Hazardous Waste Generator Improvement Rule (HWGIR) updating requirements for generators of hazardous waste. The HWGIR also clarifies EPA polices governing accumulation of hazardous waste in satellite accumulation...
