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Import Tariffs and Protective Litigation: Considerations for Importers
Many importers are filing protective lawsuits in the U.S. Court of International Trade (“CIT”) to preserve potential refund rights relating to tariffs imposed by the Trump Administration under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (“IEEPA”). This group includes several large, well-known…
President Trump’s Executive Order on Cannabis Rescheduling: What does it mean?
On December 18, 2025, President Donald J. Trump issued an Executive Order (the “Order”) directing the federal government to expedite administrative rescheduling of cannabis1 from Schedule I to Schedule III under the Controlled Substances Act of 1970 (the “CSA”).2 The related White House Fact Sheet…
Businesses Prepare Now for Indiana’s New Data Privacy Law Effective January 1, 2026!
The Indiana Consumer Data Protection Act (INCDPA), effective January 1, 2026, introduces new requirements for businesses that handle personal data of Indiana residents. If your company operates in Indiana or targets Indiana consumers, now is the time to ensure compliance with the INCDPA.
The U.S.–China Tariff Truce: What It Means for Importers
The United States and China have reached a fragile but meaningful truce that halts, for now, the escalation of tariffs that had been set to take effect on November 1. The announcement follows high-level discussions between President Donald Trump and President Xi Jinping at the Asia-Pacific Economic…
IRS Operations Limited During Government Shutdown; Regular Tax Deadlines Remain
On October 21, 2025, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) released its official “Statement on IRS operations limited during the lapse in appropriations; regular tax deadlines remain”, available at IRS.gov. The announcement confirms that, despite the ongoing federal government funding lapse, all…
The Illinois Secretary of State Office Offers Corporate Franchise Tax Penalty and Interest Amnesty until November 17, 2025
On October 1, 2025, the Illinois Secretary of State announced an amnesty program for corporations who are behind on paying their annual Franchise Taxes due in Illinois. This applies to those organized as Illinois corporations or those organized in other states but are (or should be) authorized to…
SEC to Consider Shift Away from Quarterly Reporting
President Donald Trump caught the attention of many recently with the following Truth Social post:
Subject to SEC Approval, Companies and Corporations should no longer be forced to “Report” on a quarterly basis (Quarterly Reporting!), but rather to Report on a “Six (6) Month Basis.” This will save…
How Banks Empower Native American Homeownership Through the Section 184 Indian Home Loan Guarantee Program
The Section 184 Indian Home Loan Guarantee Program (the “Program”), administered by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (“HUD”), provides a home mortgage product specifically tailored for Native American families and federally recognized tribes. For banks and mortgage lenders, the…
I’m Infringing? YOU’RE Infringing!
Any business, large or small, will be discomforted to open a letter or email and read that someone, somewhere, thinks that a product, service, or process that the business uses, makes, or sells infringes the sender’s patent claims. Included are demands that you stop the infringement, pay a fee to…
Charitable Contribution Deduction Changes in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act and Their Impact on Charitable Giving
On July 4, 2025, President Donald J. Trump signed Public Law No. 119‑21, better known as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA). The OBBBA introduces significant changes to the tax treatment of charitable contributions for both corporations and individuals, effective for taxable years beginning…
Keaton J. Miller Joins Krieg DeVault’s Financial Institution Practice
Krieg DeVault LLP is pleased to announce that attorney Keaton J. Miller has joined the firm as a member of its Financial Institutions Practice. Mr. Miller brings with him a distinctive combination of legal and financial industry experience, having served as Senior Vice President and Senior…