State & Local
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July 23, 2025
Oregon Gov. Calls Special Session For Transportation Funds
Oregon lawmakers will convene a special legislative session to address transportation funding needs, the governor said, as they did not approve a package in the regular session.
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July 23, 2025
Katten Welcomes Ex-Gibson Dunn Tax Pro In New York
Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP announced on Tuesday that it has added a former Gibson Dunn & Crutcher LLP of counsel to its transactional tax planning practice, noting her extensive experience in the finance space.
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July 23, 2025
IRS Cuts May Hamper State Tax Enforcement, Officials Warn
Heads of state tax agencies warned Wednesday that recent cuts in IRS staffing may cause gaps in state-level tax enforcement, as agencies rely on information from the federal government to bolster auditing efforts.
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July 23, 2025
Pa. Trial Court Must Redo Properties' Valuations, Ruling Says
A Pennsylvania trial court incorrectly changed the valuation of two taxpayers' properties and overstepped its authority when it combined the assessments of the taxpayers and the city, the Commonwealth Court ruled.Â
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July 23, 2025
Texas House Bill Seeks Study Of Sales And Use Taxes
Texas would direct its comptroller to study the state's sales and use tax system and submit a report to the governor and state lawmakers under a bill introduced in the state House of Representatives at the start of a special session.
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July 23, 2025
Why Private REITs Are Having A Moment
Investments in private real estate investment trusts are surging, and that trend may strengthen as state regulators mull limiting investments in other, quasi-public REITs, while securities regulators have recently eased accreditation requirements for investors raising private capital.
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July 22, 2025
Wash. Appeals Court Affirms Biz Tax Rule For Drop Shippers
The Washington Court of Appeals upheld the state's rule on Tuesday that out-of-state wholesalers in drop shipment transactions are subject to a business tax when the customer that ultimately receives the product is within the Evergreen State's borders, rejecting a challenge from California IT distributor Synnex.
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July 22, 2025
FTA Communicating With IRS On New Federal Tax Changes
The Federation of Tax Administrators has talked with the Internal Revenue Service about how the recent federal tax changes will be carried out, and it plans to communicate with state representatives to help them with the new law, the FTA's top official said Tuesday.
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July 22, 2025
Mo. High Court Says Counties Can't Tax Pot In Certain Areas
Counties can't add their own taxes on sales of adult-use cannabis in incorporated areas such as cities that impose their own tax, Missouri's highest court said Tuesday, reversing a lower court decision that upheld the county taxes.
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July 22, 2025
Streamlined Sales Tax Board Eyes Bundling Rule Overhaul
The Streamlined Sales Tax Governing Board is likely in the coming months to revisit its model for taxing products sold in a bundle, an official with the board said Tuesday.
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July 22, 2025
Colo. Panel Hears Proposals To Apply TABOR To More Fees
Colorado would apply its Taxpayer's Bill of Rights to a wider range of fee increases under a group of proposed ballot initiatives heard by state officials Tuesday, with proponents saying work remained to be done on language in the measures.
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July 22, 2025
Greenberg Traurig Adds State And Local Tax Pro From EY
Greenberg Traurig is bringing on a former principal in EY's national tax practice as a shareholder in the firm's Chicago office to advise on state and local tax matters.
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July 22, 2025
Colo. Ballot Plan Seeks 3% Funding Drop For Tax Rate Cut
Colorado would reduce general fund appropriations by 3% with the savings returned to taxpayers in the form of a lower tax rate under a ballot initiative proposed for the November 2026 statewide ballot heard by state officials Tuesday.
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July 22, 2025
NJ Requires State Buyback Of Unused Tax Credits
New Jersey's tax agency will be required to purchase certain unused tax credits for real estate development projects under a bill Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy signed Tuesday.
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July 22, 2025
Texas Resolution Proposes Vote On Ending Property Taxes
Texas would ask voters if the state should amend its constitution to abolish property taxes by 2030 under a joint resolution filed Tuesday in the state House.
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July 22, 2025
Colo. Ballot Proposal Seeks Tax Break For Overtime, Tips
Colorado would exempt overtime and tipped income from state taxation under a proposed 2026 ballot measure reviewed Tuesday by state officials.
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July 22, 2025
Archer & Greiner Lands Cullen And Dykman Tax Leader In NJ
Archer & Greiner PC has added the former leader of Cullen and Dykman LLP's tax department as a partner, who brings her expertise in mergers and acquisitions and other transactions to the firm.Â
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July 22, 2025
Rising Star: Kirkland's Devin Heckman
Devin Heckman of Kirkland & Ellis LLP has advised clients on the tax aspects of several multibillion-dollar acquisitions involving technology and healthcare companies, forging ongoing relationships and earning him a spot among the tax attorneys under age 40 honored by Law360 as Rising Stars.
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July 22, 2025
Texas House Bill Seeks To Study Property Tax Alternatives
Texas would establish a commission to study alternatives to local property taxes under a bill filed Tuesday in the state House of Representatives.
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July 22, 2025
3 Takeaways From Budget Law's Opportunity Zone Revamp
The federal opportunity zone program was significantly revamped under the sweeping tax and spending legislation that President Donald Trump signed this month, and tax professionals say there are three key changes, including one aimed at boosting investment in rural areas.
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July 22, 2025
Mich. Death Uncaps Trust's Property Value, Tribunal Affirms
A Michigan property's value was properly uncapped after the settlor of the trust that owned the property died because the death constituted a transfer of ownership, the state tax tribunal ruled.Â
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July 22, 2025
Colorado Revenues In June Surge $52M From Last Year
Colorado's general fund revenue collection in June was $52 million higher than last year, according to the state Department of Revenue.
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July 22, 2025
Ariz. Revenues In Fiscal Year 2025 Up $560M From Forecast
Arizona's total general fund revenue collection from July 2024 through June beat estimates by $560 million, according to the state Joint Legislative Budget Committee.
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July 22, 2025
Utah General Revenue Rises By $879M
Utah's general revenue collection from July 2024 through June outpaced the previous fiscal year's total by $879 million, according to the State Tax Commission.
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July 22, 2025
Ore. Extends Brownfield Development Tax Breaks
Oregon extended its program of local property tax incentives for brownfield development by six years under a bill signed by the governor.
Expert Analysis
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How Attorneys Can Become Change Agents For Racial Equity
As the administration targets diversity, equity and inclusion efforts and law firms consider pulling back from their programs, lawyers who care about racial equity and justice can employ four strategies to create microspaces of justice, which can then be parlayed into drivers of transformational change, says Susan Sturm at Columbia Law School.
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Adapting To Private Practice: From US Attorney To BigLaw
When I transitioned to private practice after government service — most recently as the U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia — I learned there are more similarities between the two jobs than many realize, with both disciplines requiring resourcefulness, zealous advocacy and foresight, says Zach Terwilliger at V&E.
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The Ins And Outs Of Consensual Judicial References
As parties consider the possibility of judicial reference to resolve complex disputes, it is critical to understand how the process works, why it's gaining traction, and why carefully crafted agreements make all the difference, say attorneys at Pillsbury.
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The BigLaw Settlements Are About Risk, Not Profit
The nine Am Law 100 firms that settled with the Trump administration likely did so because of the personal risk faced by equity partners in today's billion‑dollar national practices, enabled by an ethics rule primed for modernization, says Adam Forest at Scale.
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Power To The Paralegals: An Untapped Source For Biz Roles
Law firms looking to recruit legal business talent should consider turning to paralegals, who practice several key skills every day that prepare them to thrive in marketing and client development roles, says Vanessa Torres at Lowenstein Sandler.
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When Even A Judge Feels Defeated: SALT In Review
From a split decision in a New York state court to a Louisiana plan to funnel tax dollars to student-athletes, RSM's David Brunori offers his thoughts on noteworthy state and local tax news.
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$38M Law Firm Settlement Highlights 'Unworthy Client' Perils
A recent settlement of claims against law firm Eckert Seamans for allegedly abetting a Ponzi scheme underscores the continuing threat of clients who seek to exploit their lawyers in perpetrating fraud, and the critical importance of preemptive measures to avoid these clients, say attorneys at Lockton Companies.
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Evolving Federal Rules Pose Further Obstacles To NY LLC Act
Following the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network's recent changes to beneficial ownership information reporting under the federal Corporate Transparency Act — dramatically reducing the number of companies required to make disclosures — the utility of New York's LLC Transparency Act becomes less apparent, say attorneys at Pillsbury.
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The IRS Shouldn't Go To War Over Harvard's Tax Exemption
If the Internal Revenue Service revokes Harvard's tax-exempt status for violating established public policy — a position unsupported by currently available information — the precedent set by surviving the inevitable court challenge could undercut the autonomy and distinctiveness of the charitable sector, says Johnny Rex Buckles at Houston Law Center.
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An Illegitimate Avenue Of Repeal: SALT In Review
From a court upholding New York state's interpretation of a federal law to Arkansas' new tax break for college athletes, RSM's David Brunori offers his thoughts on noteworthy state and local tax news.
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Crisis Management Lessons From The Parenting Playbook
The parenting skills we use to help our kids through challenges — like rehearsing for stressful situations, modeling confidence and taking time to reset our emotions — can also teach us the fundamentals of leading clients through a corporate crisis, say Deborah Solmor at the Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation and Cara Peterman at Alston & Bird.
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Adapting To Private Practice: From NY Fed To BigLaw
While the move to private practice brings a learning curve, it also brings chances to learn new skills and grow your network, requiring a clear understanding of how your skills can complement and contribute to a firm's existing practice, and where you can add new value, says Meghann Donahue at Covington.
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Top 3 Litigation Finance Deal-Killers, And How To Avoid Them
Like all transactions, litigation finance deals can sometimes collapse, but understanding the most common reasons for failure, including a lack of trust or a misunderstanding of deal terms, can help both parties avoid problems, say Rebecca Berrebi at Avenue 33 and Boris Ziser at Schulte Roth.