State & Local
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February 12, 2026
Md. Tax On Big Social Media Cos. Pitched To House Tax Panel
Maryland would tax large social media companies and dedicate funds to mental health services for children and teens under a bill introduced in the House of Delegates on Thursday.
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February 12, 2026
Michigan Governor Reappoints Tax Tribunal Judges
Two Michigan Tax Tribunal judges have been reappointed by Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and will serve another four-year term on the court, according to a news release.
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February 12, 2026
Ga. General Fund Receipts Up $346M Through January
Georgia's general fund receipts from July through January exceeded the total from the same period last year by $346 million, according to the state Department of Revenue.
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February 12, 2026
Calif. Revenue Through Jan. Up $6.87B From Forecast
California's general fund revenue collection from July through January outpaced estimates by $6.87 billion, according to the state controller's office.
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February 12, 2026
Ore. Panel OKs Tax Compliance Process For State Contractors
Oregon would require certain state contractors to demonstrate compliance with tax laws under legislation advanced by a House panel.
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February 12, 2026
Minn. Receipts Top Forecast By $513M In January
Minnesota's monthly receipts in January beat an estimate by $513 million, according to the state's Department of Management and Budget.
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February 11, 2026
Senate Joins House In Overturning DC Tax Changes
A Washington, D.C., local law that uncouples elements of the city's tax code from federal tax law would be repealed under a resolution passed in the U.S. Senate on Wednesday.
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February 11, 2026
Wash. 'Millionaires Tax' Bill Clears First Legislative Hurdle
A lawmaking committee in Washington state has advanced an amended "millionaires tax" proposal, voting mostly along party lines to pass a bill that would levy a 9.9% income tax on earnings above $1 million.
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February 11, 2026
Ohio Justices Told Parking Garage Wrongly Denied Tax Break
The Ohio Board of Tax Appeals erred when it ruled that a parking garage owned by a public authority but managed by a private entity wasn't eligible for a property tax exemption, an attorney for the authority told the state's high court Wednesday.
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February 11, 2026
NY Justice Inquires About Wayfair's Impact On PL 86-272 Rule
A New York state appellate court justice asked Wednesday whether the U.S. Supreme Court's Wayfair decision, which involved sales tax responsibilities for out-of-state sellers, can support a New York rule that outlines when out-of-state businesses' online activities exceed federal protections against state income taxes.
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February 11, 2026
NYC Mayor Calls For Tax On Wealthy During Budget Hearing
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani urged lawmakers to raise taxes on the city's richest residents and most profitable corporations in his testimony before a joint session of the Legislature's tax committee Wednesday.
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February 11, 2026
Ariz. House OKs Fed. Conformity, Including Corp. Tax Breaks
Arizona would conform with corporate tax and other changes in last year's federal budget bill, including its tax breaks for tips and overtime, under legislation approved Wednesday by the state House of Representatives.
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February 11, 2026
Calif. Will Allow Property Tax Break For Some Tribal Land
Native American tribes in California can claim a property tax exemption for land conservation efforts under a bill signed by Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom.
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February 11, 2026
Whitmer Calls For Digital Ad Tax In Mich. Budget Proposal
Michigan would impose a digital advertising excise tax and implement other tax increases to fund the state's Medicaid program following federal funding cuts under Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's budget proposal released Wednesday.
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February 11, 2026
Ariz. Senate Panel Advances Alternative Fuel, EV Taxes
Arizona would revoke the exemption and start to impose taxes on alternative vehicle fuels and electric vehicles under a bill recommended by a Senate committee.
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February 11, 2026
Tax Group Of The Year: Sullivan & Cromwell
Sullivan & Cromwell LLP's tax practice showed the depth of its experience this past year, advising on multijurisdictional tax litigations to playing a key role counseling RedBird Capital Partners in a deal that merged Paramount and Skydance, helping it earn a place among the 2025 Law360 Tax Groups of the Year.
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February 11, 2026
Hawaii House Panel OKs Cruise Ship Patron Tax
Hawaii would impose a flat tax for each passenger of cruise ships docked in the state, in addition to an expanded transient accommodations tax that took effect in 2026, under a bill advanced by a state House panel.
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February 11, 2026
Neb. Changes Property Tax Hike Hearing Attendance Rules
Nebraska changed who must attend public hearings for local governments that seek to raise property taxes beyond a statutorily defined limit under a bill signed by the governor.
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February 11, 2026
Hawaii Panel Passes Excise Tax On Vehicle Imports
Hawaii would impose the state's general excise tax rate on the purchases of imported vehicles by rental car companies in the state under a bill passed by a state House panel.
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February 10, 2026
Ill. Tax, Tip Swipe Fee Ban Survives Banks' Challenge
An Illinois federal judge Tuesday cleared most of a landmark Illinois law banning swipe fees on tax and tip payments to take effect this summer, dealing a major blow to banking industry groups that sought to block the law altogether.
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February 10, 2026
The Tax Angle: DC Home Rule Override, GOP Messaging
From a look at congressional efforts to overturn a Washington, D.C., law decoupling the district's tax code from the 2025 GOP budget law to Republicans' efforts to recast the budget law as more favorable to working families, here's a peek into a reporter's notebook on a few developing tax stories.
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February 10, 2026
Md. Senate Panel OKs Service Station Conversion Tax Break
Local Maryland jurisdictions would be allowed to grant property tax credits for service stations converting to other uses under legislation advanced by a Senate committee Tuesday that is designed to defray costs of underground fuel tank removal.
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February 10, 2026
Utah Lawmakers OK Corporate Income Definition Change
Utah would expand its definition of corporate income to include income allocated to the state, under a bill passed by lawmakers that will go to the state's governor.
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February 10, 2026
Ohio Justices Question Dollar Bank's Apportionment Claims
Two Ohio Supreme Court justices sounded skeptical Tuesday of Dollar Bank's claims that the structure of Ohio's financial institutions tax discriminates against interstate commerce by encouraging banks to invest in Ohio instead of other states.
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February 10, 2026
Conn. Bill Would Change Tax On Cannabis Sales
Connecticut would change its tax on adult-use cannabis sales to a standard excise tax instead of a tax based on the percentage of THC in a product under a bill introduced Tuesday in the state House.
Expert Analysis
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5 Litigation Funding Trends To Note In 2025
Lawyers and their clients must be prepared to navigate an evolving litigation funding market in 2025, made more complicated by a new administration and the increasing overall cost of litigation, says Jeffery Lula at GLS Capital.
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Rethinking Litigation Risk And What It Really Means To Win
Attorneys have a tendency to overestimate litigation risk before summary judgment and underestimate risk after it, but an eight-stage litigation framework can clarify risk at different points and help litigators reassess what true success looks like in any particular case, says Joshua Libling at Arcadia Finance.
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Bad Ideas From Coast To Coast: SALT In Review
From calls for higher taxes in Washington state to New Jersey's tax credits for Netflix, RSM's David Brunori offers his thoughts on noteworthy state and local tax news.
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No, Litigation Funders Are Not 'Fleeing' The District Of Del.
A recent study claimed that litigation funders have “fled” Delaware federal court due to a standing order requiring disclosure of third-party financing, but responsible funders have no problem litigating in this jurisdiction, and many other factors could explain the decline in filings, say Will Freeman and Sarah Tsou at Omni Bridgeway.
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5 E-Discovery Predictions For 2025 And Beyond
In the year to come, e-discovery will be shaped by new and emerging trends, from the adoption of artificial intelligence provisions in protective orders, to the proliferation of emojis as a source of evidence in contemporary litigation, say attorneys at Littler.
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Illinois Banking Brief: All The Notable Legal Updates In Q4
While the last quarter of 2024 didn't bring any notable state financial legislation, Illinois banks did see developments in the challenge to the Interchange Fee Prohibition Act, and received some awaited guidance on credit line disclosures and bank-fintech relationships, say attorneys at Dykema.
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7 Ways 2nd Trump Administration May Affect Partner Hiring
President-elect Donald Trump's return to the White House will likely have a number of downstream effects on partner hiring in the legal industry, from accelerated hiring timelines to increased vetting of prospective employees, say recruiters at Macrae.
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E-Discovery Quarterly: Rulings On Custodian Selection
Several recent rulings make clear that the proportionality of additional proposed custodians will depend on whether the custodians have unique relevant documents, and producing parties should consider whether information already in the record will show that they have relevant documents that otherwise might not be produced, say attorneys at Sidley.
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Exploring Venue Strategy For Trump-Era Regulatory Litigation
Litigation will likely play a prominent role in shaping policy outcomes during the second Trump administration, and stakeholders have several tools at their disposal to steer regulatory litigation toward more favorable venues, say attorneys at Covington.
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Tops In Their Field: SALT In Review
RSM's David Brunori begins 2025 with a second annual roundup of the nation's best state tax agencies.
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How Changes In State Gift Card Laws May Affect Cos. In 2025
2024 state legislative movements around the escheatment of unused gift card balances and consumer fraud protections should prompt issuers to consider whether changes in company domicile or blanket cash-back policies are needed in the new year, say attorneys at Alston & Bird.
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An Associate's Guide To Career Development In 2025
As the new year begins, associates at all levels should consider establishing career metrics, fostering key relationships and employing other specific strategies to help move through the complexities of the legal profession with confidence and emerge as trailblazers, say EJ Stern and Amanda George at Fractional Law Firm.
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Making The Pitch To Grow Your Company's Legal Team
In a compressed economy, convincing the C-suite to invest in additional legal talent can be a herculean task, but a convincing pitch — supported by metrics and cost analyses — may help in-house counsel justify the growth of their team, say Elizabeth Smith and Roger Garceau at Major Lindsey.