State & Local
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June 25, 2025
Ore. Lawmakers OK Requiring Report On Property Taxes
The Oregon Legislature would issue a report on the state's property tax system and options to modernize it, including an analysis of two tax-limiting initiatives, under legislation approved by lawmakers.
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June 24, 2025
Medline Can't Get $2.4M Tax Incentive, Wash. Panel Affirms
Medline did not qualify for a $2.4 million remittance of sales tax paid toward the construction of a state warehouse, a Washington state appeals panel affirmed Tuesday, saying the medical supplier failed to show that it merited a key tax incentive.
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June 24, 2025
Texas Narrows Discovery Allowance In Property Tax Appeals
Texas district courts can't order discovery in property tax cases unless the discovery is requested by the appealing party under a bill signed by Gov. Greg Abbott.
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June 24, 2025
Colo. Justices Urged To Nix Co.'s Win On City's Telecom Tax
A pair of tax ordinances aimed at telecommunications providers in a Colorado city, including a T-Mobile subsidiary, were not consequential enough to require voter approval under the state's Taxpayer Bill of Rights, the city told the Colorado Supreme Court on Tuesday.
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June 24, 2025
Pa. Tax Ruling Boosts Nonprofits' Competitive Edge, Attys Say
A recent Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruling clarifying that competitive executive compensation isn't a threat to the tax-exempt status for nonprofits has the added bonus of helping charities compete for and retain talent, attorneys tell Law360.
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June 24, 2025
Ohio School Board Can't Appeal Property's Valuation
An Ohio commercial property improperly had its value raised to $27.8 million, the state Board of Tax Appeals ruled, finding jurisdiction was lacking for a school board's appeal that resulted in the increase.
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June 24, 2025
Mass. Condo Value Won't Get Reduced, Board Says
The fair cash value of a Massachusetts condominium should not be lowered, the state Appellate Tax Board ruled, finding the owner failed to prove the property had decreased in value since she purchased it two months before.
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June 24, 2025
Texas To Devote $51 Billion Toward Property Tax Relief
Texas will earmark $51 billion toward property tax relief under its $338 billion biennial spending plan that was signed into law by Gov. Greg Abbott.
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June 24, 2025
Texas Extends Franchise Tax Break For R&D Costs Past 2026
Texas extended a franchise tax credit for qualifying research and development activities beyond 2026 under a bill signed by Gov. Greg Abbott.
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June 24, 2025
Utah Revenue Through May Rises $773M
Utah's general revenue collection from July through May beat last year's total for that period by $773 million, according to a report by the state Tax Commission.
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June 24, 2025
Vt. General Revenues Through May Up $221M
Vermont's total general fund revenue collection from July through May outpaced last year during the same period by $221 million, the state Agency of Administration reported.
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June 23, 2025
NY Tribunal Blocks Brownfield Tax Credit For Offsite Costs
A brownfield developer can't claim New York's brownfield redevelopment tax credit on capitalized costs related to water main improvements serving the site, the state tax tribunal ruled in an opinion released Monday, overturning an administrative law judge's determination.
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June 23, 2025
Ky. Justices Quash T-Mobile's Service Fee Refund Request
A Kentucky trial court correctly ruled that T-Mobile wasn't entitled to a refund of 911 service charges it previously paid for its prepaid cellular customers, the state Supreme Court ruled.
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June 23, 2025
Takings Not Enough To Lower Lot Value, Mass. Board Says
A half-acre parking lot in Massachusetts was not overvalued by a local assessor despite temporary and permanent takings by the state highway department during road construction, the state Appellate Tax Board said in a decision released Monday.
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June 23, 2025
Mass. Home Was Overvalued, Tax Board Rules
A Massachusetts home should have its value lowered based on the home's purchase price and comparable sales in the area, the state Appellate Tax Board said in a ruling released Monday.
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June 23, 2025
East Lansing To Pay $7.8M After High Court Energy Fee Ruling
East Lansing, Michigan, has agreed to pay $7.8 million to its residents for an electric bill charge that the Michigan Supreme Court deemed to be a hidden tax.
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June 23, 2025
Oregon Court OKs Biz Deductions For Horse Boarders
An Oregon couple conducted a horse boarding operation for profit and is entitled to deductions for expenses that were denied by the state Department of Revenue, the Oregon Tax Court said.
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June 23, 2025
No Break For Early Pay After Late Postmark, Ore. Court Says
An Oregon company could not show that its property tax payments were mailed before the due date for receiving a discount for early payments, the state tax court said.
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June 23, 2025
Ohio Board OKs Tax Exemption For Community Center
A community center in Ohio owned by a community authority qualifies for a public purpose property tax exemption, the state Board of Tax Appeals ruled, saying a private entity that ran the center's operations didn't void the exemption.
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June 23, 2025
Weil Gotshal Hires Akin Gump Tax Partner In NY
Weil Gotshal & Manges LLP announced Monday the hiring of a partner at Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP as a tax partner out of Weil's New York office.
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June 23, 2025
New York Tax Revenue Surges $2.27B
New York's general revenue collection from May through June outpaced last year by $2.27 billion, according to a report by the state Department of Taxation and Finance.
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June 23, 2025
Oregon Lawmakers OK Extending Brownfield Tax Breaks
Oregon would extend its program of local property tax incentives for brownfield development by six years under legislation passed by the state House of Representatives.
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June 23, 2025
Oregon House Passes Bill To Nearly Double Lodging Tax
Oregon would nearly double its lodging tax rate under legislation approved by the state House.
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June 23, 2025
Texas Authorizes Tax Break For Border Safety Infrastructure
Texas authorized a property tax exemption for real property used to install border security infrastructure in counties that border Mexico, pending voter approval of a proposed amendment to the state constitution, under a bill signed by Gov. Greg Abbott.
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June 23, 2025
Ore. Lawmakers OK Barring Farm Tax Break For Illegal Pot
Oregon farmland would lose eligibility for a tax break if its owner is found to be illegally growing marijuana on it under legislation approved by state lawmakers.
Expert Analysis
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Litigation Funding Disclosure Key To Open, Impartial Process
Blanket investor and funding agreement disclosures should be required in all civil cases where the investor has a financial interest in the outcome in order to address issues ranging from potential conflicts of interest to national security concerns, says Bob Goodlatte, former U.S. House Representative for Virginia.
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What NFL Draft Picks Have In Common With Lateral Law Hires
Nearly half of law firm lateral hires leave within a few years — a failure rate that is strikingly similar to the performance of NFL quarterbacks drafted in the first round — in part because evaluators focus too heavily on quantifiable metrics and not enough on a prospect's character traits, says Howard Rosenberg at Baretz+Brunelle.
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Replacing The Stigma Of Menopause With Law Firm Support
A large proportion of the workforce is forced to pull the brakes on their career aspirations because of the taboo surrounding menopause and a lack of consistent support, but law firms can initiate the cultural shift needed by formulating thoughtful workplace policies, says Barbara Hamilton-Bruce at Simmons & Simmons.
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Planning Law Firm Content Calendars: What, When, Where
During the slower month of August, law firms should begin working on their 2025 content calendars, planning out a content creation and distribution framework that aligns with the firm’s objectives and maintains audience engagement throughout the year, says Jessica Kaplan at Legally Penned.
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Specific Attacks On A Vague Tax Law: SALT In Review
From legal assaults on California's vague new sales-factor law to Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz's record on tax policy, RSM's David Brunori offers his thoughts on noteworthy state and local tax news.
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Law Firms Should Move From Reactive To Proactive Marketing
Most law firm marketing and business development teams operate in silos, leading to an ad hoc, reactive approach, but shifting to a culture of proactive planning — beginning with comprehensive campaigns — can help firms effectively execute their broader business strategy, says Paul Manuele at PR Manuele Consulting.
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The Big Issues A BigLaw Associates' Union Could Address
A BigLaw associates’ union could address a number of issues that have the potential to meaningfully improve working conditions, diversity and attorney well-being — from restructured billable hour requirements to origination credit allocation, return-to-office mandates and more, says Tara Rhoades at The Sanity Plea.
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It's Time For A BigLaw Associates' Union
As BigLaw faces a steady stream of criticism about its employment policies and practices, an associates union could effect real change — and it could start with law students organizing around opposition to recent recruiting trends, says Tara Rhoades at The Sanity Plea.
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How Justices Upended The Administrative Procedure Act
In its recent Loper Bright, Corner Post and Jarkesy decisions, the U.S. Supreme Court fundamentally changed the Administrative Procedure Act in ways that undermine Congress and the executive branch, shift power to the judiciary, curtail public and business input, and create great uncertainty, say Alene Taber and Beth Hummer at Hanson Bridgett.
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Trump's Best Hush Money Appeal Options Still Likely To Fail
The two strongest potential arguments former President Donald Trump could raise in appealing his New York hush money conviction seem promising at first, but precedent strongly suggests they will still ultimately fail — though, of course, Trump's unique position could lead to surprising results, says former New York Supreme Court Justice Ethan Greenberg, now at Anderson Kill.
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Mirror, Mirror On The Wall, Is My Counterclaim Bound To Fall?
A Pennsylvania federal court’s recent dismissal of the defendants’ counterclaims in Morgan v. Noss should remind attorneys to avoid the temptation to repackage a claim’s facts and law into a mirror-image counterclaim, as this approach will often result in a waste of time and resources, says Matthew Selmasska at Kaufman Dolowich.
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3 Leadership Practices For A More Supportive Firm Culture
Traditional leadership styles frequently amplify the inherent pressures of legal work, but a few simple, time-neutral strategies can strengthen the skills and confidence of employees and foster a more collaborative culture, while supporting individual growth and contribution to organizational goals, says Benjamin Grimes at BKG Leadership.
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Going The Extra Miles: SALT In Review
From a dispute about the borders of Florida's airspace to proposals that would exempt tips from taxes, RSM's David Brunori offers his thoughts on noteworthy state and local tax news.