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Md. Bill Seeks $14B Tax System Overhaul With 3% Rates

By Sanjay Talwani

Maryland would set a flat 3% income tax rate and cut sales tax in half under legislation pitched to a state House panel Thursday that is estimated to reduce state funds by $14 billion in the next fiscal year if adopted.

Dispensary Co. Can't Get Worker Tax Credit, Court Says

By Anna Scott Farrell

An operator of California marijuana dispensaries is ineligible for a federal tax credit meant to help businesses weather the COVID-19 pandemic because of a bar on tax breaks for businesses that sell controlled substances, the U.S. Court of Federal Claims said.

Pa. Gov.'s Budget Seeks To Tax Cannabis, Skill Games

By Jaqueline McCool

Pennsylvania would impose a tax on skill games and legalize and tax adult-use cannabis under the budget proposal delivered by Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro on Tuesday. 

NYC Bar Opinion Warns Attys On Use Of AI Recording Tools

By Matthew O’Hara and Carly Allen

Attorneys who use artificial intelligence tools to record, transcribe and summarize conversations with clients should heed the New York City Bar Association’s recent opinion addressing the legal and ethical risks posed by such tools, and follow several best practices to avoid violating the Rules of Professional Conduct, say attorneys at Smith Gambrell.

4 Quick Emotional Resets For Lawyers With Conflict Fatigue

By Chantel Cohen

Though the emotional wear and tear of legal work can trap attorneys in conflict fatigue — leaving them unable to shake off tense interactions or return to a calm baseline — simple therapeutic techniques for resetting the nervous system can help break the cycle, says Chantel Cohen at CWC Coaching & Therapy.


Expert Analysis

Teaching Logic Makes Me A Better Lawyer

Teaching middle and high school students the skills to untangle complicated arguments and identify faulty reasoning has made me reacquaint myself with the defined structure of thought, reminding me why logic should remain foundational in the practice of law, says Tom Barrow at Woods Rogers.

Law School's Missed Lessons: Practicing Resilience

Resilience is a skill acquired through daily practices that focus on learning from missteps, recovering quickly without internalizing defeat and moving forward with intention, says Nicholas Meza at Quarles & Brady.

The Biz Court Digest: Dispatches From Utah's Newest Court

While a robust body of law hasn't yet developed since the Utah Business and Chancery Court's founding in October 2024, the number of cases filed there has recently picked up, and its existence illustrates Utah's desire to be top of mind for businesses across the country, says Evan Strassberg at Michael Best.

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