One of the more controversial provisions in the proposed tax bill is the elimination of the state income tax deduction.

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This past summer, Tesla accomplished the unimaginable: It became the most valuable car company in the nation, surpassing both ...

Last week, Republicans delivered a comprehensive tax bill that offers, among other things, a permanent corporate tax cut.

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I'm surprised so little has been said or written about California Code of Civil Procedure Section 1002.

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On an unacceptable phenomenon and a brief encounter in the air.

Particularly over the last few years, an increasing number of potential jurors are evading jury service.

Employer arguments that for decades no one has raised the FAA as an unlawful interference overlook the lifecycle of class acti...

Confidential settlements are becoming all too common as high-profile defendants cut deals with clauses that prevent plaintiff ...

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The criminal charges filed against former Trump campaign manager Paul Manafort and Richard Gates are serious.

These rules will apply to all partnerships, including law firms, for audits and tax years beginning on or after Jan. 1, 2018.

The key issue in a recent 9th Circuit ruling is how much context matters in the specific jurisdiction inquiry.

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Senators Christopher Coons and Thom Tillis introduced bipartisan legislation requiring judicial review if Mueller is fired. Se...

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Fortunately, there is often considerable tax planning litigants and lawyers can do.

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