The Bottom Line Attempts to tax various forms of digital activity is widespread as states look for ways to raise revenue to offset state and local budgets caused by COVID-19. Companies that engage in digital advertising and industry groups should closely monitor these developments.If Maryland is Continue Reading
Maryland Passes Digital Advertising Tax
The Bottom Line Businesses that may have revenue “derived from” digital advertising should consult with their tax advisors concerning forthcoming changes in the law, regulations, and legal challenges to see how Maryland’s digital advertising tax and potential imitators may affect them.Because of Continue Reading
Ballots Continue to Come in for Legalized Sports Betting
The Bottom Line Maryland, South Dakota and Louisiana join 18 states plus the District of Columbia that have already implemented legalized sports betting and four others that have legalized it pending regulatory legislation, pushing sports betting to the half-way point in the United States. Continue Reading
A Banner Year for Online Political Ads in a Socially-Distanced Reality
The Bottom Line Although the future of some state laws governing online political advertising is uncertain, at this time, many states still have laws governing online political advertising in effect, and state attorneys general are eager to enforce these regulations. In addition, the DAA has Continue Reading
Massachusetts Pregnant Workers Fairness Act Goes Into Effect on April 1, 2018
The Bottom Line With the MPWFA's April 1, 2018 effective date quickly approaching, Massachusetts employers should review and revise their handbook policies, onboarding notices and HR practices to ensure that they comply with the law’s notice obligations and requirements to provide reasonable Continue Reading