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Strengthening State-Level Consumer Protections:...
The CFPB’s latest report highlights the urgent need for states to modernize consumer protection laws in response to evolving corporate tactics and technological advancements. By strengthening enforcement tools, eliminating legal…
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Annual Intellectual Property Report to Congress
The Annual Intellectual Property Report to Congress highlights the collective efforts of federal agencies to safeguard intellectual property rights in the U.S. and abroad. By fostering innovation and fair competition,…
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Project Labor Agreements: Best Practices for Both...
Project Labor Agreements (PLAs) are a powerful tool to drive construction project success while promoting equity and inclusion. By establishing clear workforce goals—like prioritizing hiring women, veterans, and individuals from…
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Creating a Written Information Security Plan for...
The IRS Publication 5708 provides a practical guide to creating a Written Information Security Plan (WISP) tailored for tax and accounting professionals. Required by the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act, a WISP outlines…
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IRS Update: Frequently Asked Questions About the...
The IRS has released updated FAQs on the Premium Tax Credit (PTC), clarifying key areas such as eligibility, affordability of employer-sponsored coverage, and how to reconcile advance payments. Notably, updates…
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2025 Compliance Issues to Consider
The 2025 Compliance Issues report highlights important updates for employee benefits, including ACA out-of-pocket maximum reductions and increased limits for HSAs, FSAs, and dependent care accounts. Employers must note new…
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2025 State Minimum Wage Rates
Some regions within states, such as cities or counties, may enforce minimum wage rates that exceed the statewide standard. In compliance with federal and state regulations, employers are required to…
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Intellectual Property: Information on Third-Party...
Patent litigation is increasingly shaped by third-party funding, providing resource-constrained inventors and organizations the ability to pursue cases. While this funding expands access to justice, it also raises questions about…
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2024 Human Trafficking Data Collection Activities
Human trafficking remains a grave issue, with rising numbers of individuals prosecuted and convicted in recent years. Federal and state agencies continue to refine data collection to better understand and…
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Substitution of Hazardous Chemicals
Replacing hazardous chemicals can reduce risks but often introduces new, unforeseen dangers to people and the environment. The challenge lies in balancing urgency with the need for informed decisions about…
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Action Plan: Social Security Administration 2024
Built upon the ideas of frontline Social Security Administration (SSA) workers from across the country, the Action Plan lays out SSA’s top priorities for the remainder of 2024 and points…
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U.S. Citizenship at Birth for Children of U.S....
Learn more about the questions about the U.S. citizenship at birth for children who were born outside the United States to U.S. citizen parents. Many children may be a U.S.…
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Examining Increases in HUD Income Limits in...
Eligibility for assistance by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) programs is generally determined by the household’s income. The relevant program administrator compares each family’s income to…
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U.S. Citizenship for Children of U.S. Citizen...
Learn more about how the U.S. addresses citizenship for children of U.S. citizen armed forces members stationed and residing outside the United States. There are four general provisions for a…
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Democracy, Human Rights, and Governance Policy
The U.S. Agency for International Development’s policy will optimize and align investments, including those of the Democracy, Human Rights, and Governance (DRG) Bureau, to maximize the agency’s contribution to democratic…
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