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On Wednesday March 25, 2020, the IRS announced a new initiative focused on temporary relief for taxpayers with past due tax obligations, as well as those who are under audit or have matters pending before the IRS Office of Appeals. IRS Commissioner Chuck Rettig stated, “[The IRS] is temporarily adjusting its processes to help people and…
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Over the past decade many employers have gradually permitted and, at times, even expected employees to work remotely. These early-adopting employers have had the luxury of methodically contemplating policies and best practices for remote work. However, with the novel coronavirus abruptly closing workplaces across the country, many employers have had to adapt on the fly.…
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A memorandum to all United States Attorneys issued last week by Attorney General William Barr directed: “[e]very U.S. Attorney’s Office . . . to prioritize the detection, investigation, and prosecution of all criminal conduct related to the current pandemic.” As head of the Department of Justice (DOJ), Barr is responsible for overseeing all United States…
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