Charlotte, North Carolina – The IRS’s Voluntary Disclosure Program (VDP), a cornerstone of the U.S. tax system designed to encourage taxpayers to self-report issues, resolve tax obligations, and avoid criminal prosecution, faces an existential threat due to the misguided prosecution of Richard Brasser in United States v. Richard Brasser and Gregory Gentner (3:23-CR-6-MOC). This case,…

Oakland, California – Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) is at the center of a legal battle following allegations of retaliation and wrongful termination by a former employee. The lawsuit, filed by attorney Jason Erlich of Erlich Law Firm for Mr. Robert Coleman, a California resident and a former Sub-Foreman at PG&E, accuses the utility…

Fort Lauderdale, Florida – Miles Mediation & Arbitration (Miles), the largest alternative dispute resolution (ADR) provider in the Southeast, has acquired Approved Dispute Resolution, LLC, an ADR firm based in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. Lori Adelson, founder of Approved Dispute Resolution, will also be joining Miles, strengthening its employment and complex disputes practice. With a distinguished…

Denver, Colorado – In the present era of intensified enforcement against undocumented immigrants, employers, in particular general contractors or subcontractors, must be vigilant to avoid unannounced raids in the workplace, arrest of immigrant workers, and imposition of severe penalties against employers. The federal governmental agency in play is the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, which…

Andover, Massachusetts – The Massachusetts School of Law at Andover (MSLAW) welcomes prospective students to its upcoming Open House on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. This event offers a firsthand look at MSLAW’s programs and campus culture. Space is limited, and early registration is recommended. MSLAW continues to demonstrate strong academic results. The…

Atlanta, Georgia – “I’m excited that Miles Mediation & Arbitration has acquired EpicADR”, said Zucker, who founded the service in 2015 while a partner at the Atlanta litigation firm of Weissmann Zucker Euster + Katz, P.C.  “I started EpicADR to advance my belief that alternative dispute resolution was a true solution to helping parties reach…

Stratford, Connecticut – Mitchell & Sheahan, P.C., a leading boutique employment law firm serving Connecticut and New York, announces its rebranding to Mitchell, Sheahan & Slippen, P.C. This change reflects the promotion of attorneys Jessica A. Slippen and Reese Mitchell to named principals, recognizing their significant contributions to the firm’s growth and client success. Founded…

Houston, Texas – Federal employees facing workplace challenges due to disabilities now have a powerful new resource. A compelling new podcast episode features Doug Massey, President of AFGE Local 17 at the Department of Veterans Affairs, in conversation with Pines Federal Employment Attorneys’ Eric Pines, a nationally recognized federal employment attorney and union counsel. Together,…