63 articles found in United States

The 2026 Sunset: On January 1, 2026, federal estate tax exemptions are scheduled to drop by nearly 50 percent, making proactive planning essential for Florida property owners. Probate Avoidance: Florida...

California law generally provides a four-year statute of limitations for written contract breaches and a two-year limit for oral agreements. Proving a breach requires demonstrating a valid contract, your performance,...

International businesses are subject to the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) if they meet specific revenue or data processing thresholds, regardless of physical presence in the United States. The 2026...

Broad Scope: US export controls now target not only hardware but also the software, technology, and "know-how" required to develop advanced AI and semiconductors. Strict Liability: Companies are held responsible...

Commercial tenants in New York City have significantly fewer statutory protections than residential tenants, making the specific language of the lease the primary governing law. Filing for a "Yellowstone Injunction"...

California mandates a minimum six-month waiting period from the date the respondent is served before a divorce can be finalized. Mediation is significantly more cost-effective, typically costing 50% to 70%...

Delaware allows non-US residents to form an LLC without visiting the United States or having a US Social Security Number. You must appoint a Registered Agent with a physical address...

- You generally have 30 calendar days from the date of service to file a formal response with the California Superior Court.  - Failing to respond leads to a "default...

What types of business disputes justify a lawsuit in Florida? Business lawsuits in Florida typically arise when one party fails to meet their obligations under a contract, violates state trade...

Why do US small and mid-sized businesses need an antitrust compliance plan? Antitrust compliance protects small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs) from catastrophic fines, criminal prosecution, and civil lawsuits that can...

This new US climate cost recovery law is retroactive and targets large historical greenhouse gas (GHG) emitters in energy, industrial, and logistics sectors as "responsible parties" for a $75 billion...

For tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2026, New York businesses will only be required to make estimated tax payments if their expected New York tax (including any...

Non-competes are still legal in New York and most of the United States, but courts apply strict scrutiny and often refuse to enforce broad, form agreements. Governor Hochul vetoed New...

Commercial real estate in the United States is governed mainly by state law, but federal rules on discrimination, financing, and taxation still shape how you invest, lease, and manage property....

Clean Slate laws in the United States automatically seal many low-level misdemeanors and some non-violent felonies after a crime-free period, so employers should expect background reports to show fewer records...

In the United States, most workers are "at will," but federal and state laws strictly regulate wages, overtime, discrimination, retaliation, and union rights. Misclassifying employees as independent contractors can trigger...

Starting in 2026, New York City will begin collecting Local Law 97 emissions fines for buildings that exceeded their 2024 limits, at $268 per metric ton of CO2-equivalent over the...

Federal anti-discrimination, wage, and labor laws still apply fully when you use AI or automated tools in hiring, pay, scheduling, and termination decisions. NYC Local Law 144 requires annual independent...

The new federal retail violence prevention law applies to most customer-facing retail businesses in the United States with 10 or more employees, including small chains, boutiques, supermarkets, and big box...

ESA programs use public education funds to pay for private school and related expenses, but they are created and controlled by state law, not federal law. Eligibility for the 2025-2026...