State & Local

  • July 07, 2025

    Arkansas Revenues Through June Beat Forecast By $153M

    Arkansas' net general revenues from July through June exceeded expectations by $153 million, the state Department of Finance and Administration reported.

  • July 03, 2025

    Colo. Sales Tax Applies To Netflix Subscriptions, Court Rules

    Netflix's streaming services in Colorado are tangible personal property subject to sales tax, a state appeals court ruled, reversing a district court's finding that the subscriptions were not taxable under state law because they were not tangible physical items.

  • July 03, 2025

    G7 Deal's Details To Dictate How US Cos. Fare Under Pillar 2

    Republicans' international tax changes in their major reconciliation bill that passed Thursday raise questions about the U.S. tax system's ability to coexist with the OECD-designed Pillar Two global minimum tax regime.

  • July 03, 2025

    Top State & Local Tax Policies Of 2025: Midyear Report

    Some states have sought to change their tax regimes this year to target high-income earners in a bid to increase revenue. But others have done the opposite, opting to continue tax cuts even though federal funding for social programs may be constrained by the proposed federal budget. Here, Law360 looks at some of the top trends in state and local tax policy so far in 2025.

  • July 03, 2025

    Circuit-By-Circuit Recap: Justices Send Message To Outliers

    It was a tough term at the U.S. Supreme Court for two very different circuits — one solidly liberal, one solidly conservative — that had their rulings overturned in eye-popping numbers. But it was another impressive year for a relatively moderate circuit that appears increasingly simpatico with the high court.

  • July 03, 2025

    The Moments That Shaped The Universal Injunction Case

    The U.S. Supreme Court voted along ideological lines when it hindered the ability of federal district court judges to issue nationwide pauses on presidential policies, but that outcome didn't seem like a foregone conclusion during oral arguments earlier this year. What do the colloquies suggest about the justices' thinking? Here are some moments that may have swayed them.

  • July 03, 2025

    Wisconsin Cuts Income Tax In Final Budget Compromise

    Wisconsin will increase the income threshold subject to the state's second-lowest income tax rate as part of a biennial budget deal signed by the state's Democratic governor Thursday, which will also secure roughly $1.3 billion in tax relief.

  • July 03, 2025

    Trump Signs Republicans' Massive Tax, Policy Bill Into Law

    In a resounding political victory, President Donald Trump signed congressional Republicans' sweeping tax and policy bill the day after the House narrowly passed the Senate's version of the budget legislation.

  • July 03, 2025

    The Firms That Won Big At The Supreme Court

    The number of law firms juggling three or more arguments before the U.S. Supreme Court this past term nearly doubled from the number of firms that could make that claim last term.

  • July 03, 2025

    Breaking Down The Vote: The High Court Term In Review

    The U.S. Supreme Court once again waited until the term's closing weeks — and even hours — to issue some of its most anticipated and divided decisions.

  • July 03, 2025

    Maine Conforms Tax Statutes With Federal Code Through 2024

    Maine conformed its tax statutes to the Internal Revenue Code as amended through 2024 under a bill signed by the governor.

  • July 02, 2025

    Top Federal Tax Policies Of 2025: Midyear Report

    At the start of President Donald Trump's second term, the House and Senate invested most of their energy into advancing a budget reconciliation bill that would renew major parts of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act and carry out other of Trump's campaign policies. Here, Law360 looks at the most consequential developments in federal tax policy from the first half of 2025.

  • July 02, 2025

    Okla. Justices Say Tribal Citizen Must Pay State Income Taxes

    Oklahoma's high court upheld a decision to deny a state tax-exempt status for a member of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation, saying that a 2020 U.S. Supreme Court decision affirming the boundaries of the tribe's reservation does not apply in the dispute.

  • July 02, 2025

    Mich. House Bills Seek Biodiesel Income Tax Credits

    Michigan would offer income tax credits to producers and sellers of biodiesel fuel under a pair of bills introduced in the state House of Representatives.

  • July 02, 2025

    La. Reverts To Former Tax Rule For Drop Shipment Sourcing

    Louisiana retroactively reinstated its long-standing state sales tax sourcing practice for drop shipments under a bill that became law without the governor's signature.

  • July 02, 2025

    Arizona Broadens Charitable Donations Income Tax Credit

    Arizona will expand the scope of services performed by certain charitable organizations that qualify for donations eligible for state tax credits under legislation signed by Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs.

  • July 02, 2025

    Texas Revenues Through June Up 2.5% From Last Year

    Texas' net revenues from September through June were 2.5% higher than last year for the same period, the state comptroller reported.

  • July 02, 2025

    The Funniest Moments Of The Supreme Court's Term

    After justices and oral advocates spent much of an argument pummeling a lower court's writing talents, one attorney suggested it might be time to move on — only to be told the drubbing had barely begun. Here, Law360 showcases the standout jests and wisecracks from the 2024-25 U.S. Supreme Court term.

  • July 02, 2025

    W.Va. Fiscal 2025 Revenues Beat Forecast By $255 Million

    West Virginia's revenue collection throughout fiscal year 2025 outpaced forecasts by $255 million, according to a preliminary report by the State Budget Office.

  • July 02, 2025

    RI To Let Cities Exceed Tax Levy Cap For Eligible New Homes

    Rhode Island will allow municipalities to exceed a statutory cap on annual property tax increases for the construction of qualifying residential property under a bill signed by the governor.

  • July 02, 2025

    Md. Authorizing Payment Program For Incarcerated Taxpayers

    Currently or formerly incarcerated Maryland taxpayers may be eligible for installment plans to satisfy their state tax liabilities under a program mandated in recent legislation, the state comptroller said.

  • July 01, 2025

    The Sharpest Dissents From The Supreme Court Term

    The term's sharpest dissents often looked beyond perceived flaws in majority reasoning to raise existential concerns about the role and future of the court, with the justices accusing one another of rewarding executive branch lawlessness, harming faith in the judiciary and threatening democracy, sometimes on an emergency basis with little briefing or explanation.

  • July 01, 2025

    Justices Face Busy Summer After Nixing Universal Injunctions

    The U.S. Supreme Court's decision to limit nationwide injunctions was one of its biggest rulings of the term — a finding the court is likely going to be dealing with all summer. Here, Law360 takes a look at the decision, how it and other cases on the emergency docket overshadowed much of the court's other work, and what it all means for the months to come.

  • July 01, 2025

    Calif. Ups Film Tax Break, Requires Single Factor For Banks

    California will more than double funding for film and television production tax credits, change the apportionment formula for banks and make other tax policy changes under a $321 billion budget package signed by Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom.

  • July 01, 2025

    NJ Sen. OKs Awards For Tax Tip-Offs In Construction Industry

    New Jersey would authorize the provision of monetary awards to whistleblowers who report state tax law violations by construction industry employers under a bill unanimously approved by the state Senate.

Expert Analysis

  • E-Discovery Quarterly: Rulings On Custodian Selection

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    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.

  • Exploring Venue Strategy For Trump-Era Regulatory Litigation

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    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.

  • Tops In Their Field: SALT In Review

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    RSM's David Brunori begins 2025 with a second annual roundup of the nation's best state tax agencies.

  • How Changes In State Gift Card Laws May Affect Cos. In 2025

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    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.

  • An Associate's Guide To Career Development In 2025

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    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.

  • Making The Pitch To Grow Your Company's Legal Team

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    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.

  • When US Privilege Law Applies To Docs Made Outside The US

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    As globalization manifests itself in disputes over foreign-created documents, a California federal court’s recent trademark decision illustrates nuances of both U.S. privilege frameworks and foreign evidentiary protections that attorneys must increasingly bear in mind, say attorneys at Hunton.

  • The Right Direction Is South: SALT In Review

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    From Louisiana's tax overhaul to the Mississippi governor's quest to repeal the individual income tax, RSM's David Brunori offers his thoughts on noteworthy state and local tax news.

  • 6 Changes I Would Make If I Ran A Law School

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    Reuben Guttman at Guttman Buschner identifies several key issues plaguing law schools and discusses potential solutions, such as opting out of the rankings game and mandating courses in basic writing skills.

  • Firms Still Have The Edge In Lateral Hiring, But Buyer Beware

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    Partner mobility data suggests that the third quarter of this year continued to be a buyer’s market, with the average candidate demanding less compensation for a larger book of business — but moving into the fourth quarter, firms should slow down their hiring process to minimize risks, say officers at Decipher Investigative Intelligence.

  • Think Like A Lawyer: 1 Type Of Case Complexity Stands Out

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    In contrast to some cases that appear complex due to voluminous evidence or esoteric subject matter, a different kind of complexity involves tangled legal and factual questions, each with a range of possible outcomes, which require a “sliding scale” approach instead of syllogistic reasoning, says Luke Andrews at Poole Huffman.

  • Think Like A Lawyer: Note 3 Simple Types Of Legal Complexity

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    Cases can appear complex for several reasons — due to the number of issues, the volume of factual and evidentiary sources, and the sophistication of those sources — but the same basic technique can help lawyers tame their arguments into a simple and persuasive message, says Luke Andrews at Poole Huffman.

  • Litigation Inspiration: Reframing Document Review

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    For attorneys — new ones especially — there is much fulfillment to find in document review by reflecting on how important, interesting and pleasant it can be, says Bennett Rawicki at Hilgers Graben.

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