Month: September 2025

Employee Social Media Posts After Charlie Kirk’s Death: Legal Considerations for Employers

By Philip Giorlando and Fred Preis In the days following the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, there has been a wave of social media posts by employees across various sectors reacting to his death—some critical, some mocking, some defending. Public figures, including Vice President J.D. Vance, encouraged people to report employees whose posts appear … Continue reading Employee Social Media Posts After Charlie Kirk’s Death: Legal Considerations for Employers

Tax Free Wages? Why Employers Should Pay Attention

By: Kayla M. Jacob and Fred Preis Some employers and their qualified employees just scored a tax break. Certain tips and overtime are officially off the IRS’s menu, effective retroactively from January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2028. Under the Federal One Big Beautiful Bill Act, eligible workers can claim a federal income tax deduction for … Continue reading Tax Free Wages? Why Employers Should Pay Attention

Weeding Out: Marijuana Reform under Trump

By: Kayla M. Jacob and Fred Preis Rescheduling marijuana is not a new idea, but, for the first time, it is on President Trump’s second-term agenda. Well, maybe. Last month, the President announced that his administration is considering reclassifying marijuana from a Schedule I to a Schedule III drug under the Federal Controlled Substances Act. … Continue reading Weeding Out: Marijuana Reform under Trump

Bipartisan Joint Employer Bill Offers Protection for Franchises

By: Scott D. Wilson September 11, 2025 A bipartisan pair of lawmakers has introduced legislation to largely shield franchises from joint employer liability, a rare alliance between both sides of the aisle on a highly contested legal issue that could impact businesses in many facets of the economy. “The American Franchise Act,” co-sponsored by Reps. … Continue reading Bipartisan Joint Employer Bill Offers Protection for Franchises