by Royer Advisors | Dec 11, 2024 | Court Rulings, Uncategorized
The Supreme Court often agrees to rule on issues where individual appeals courts have come to different conclusions, in order to create a uniform national legal standard. This was the situation when the court passed down a 5-4 decision for Epic Systems Corp. v. Lewis....
by Royer Advisors | Dec 11, 2024 | Court Rulings, Uncategorized
The widespread belief that pay discrimination is rampant in Maine and across the country, regardless of the underlying facts, is what puts many employers at risk for litigation based on charged of unequal compensation. A recent Pew Research poll found 77% of women...
by Royer Advisors | Dec 11, 2024 | Business Plans, Financial Planning, IRS Regulation, Tax Planning, Uncategorized
The one thing that never changes is that life is always changing. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) has made huge changes to the federal income tax rules for individuals. But how will you, your family, and your business be affected? It depends on your specific...
by Royer Advisors | Dec 11, 2024 | Court Rulings, Uncategorized
When your company’s staff is culturally diverse, it can be tempting to require all employees to only speak English during the workday. You may be thinking it’s easier to promote unity and teamwork when everyone speaks the same language. It may not be legal though....
by Royer Advisors | Dec 11, 2024 | Uncategorized
Does your Maine business deal with products instead of services? You need to make sure to factor in the potential liability for defective product claims. From state to state, laws regarding defective products vary, but in general, a product is considered defective if...
by Royer Advisors | Dec 11, 2024 | Financial Planning, IRS Regulation, Tax Planning, Tax Preparation, Uncategorized
Bitcoin has been around for almost 10 years. But the tax rules associated with “virtual currency” are constantly evolving. In 2018, tax matters will become even more complicated for because relevant provisions of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act take effect...
