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Oct 7 2021

IRS Notices, Liens, and Levies

By MitchReitman | Oct 7, 2021 | Guest Editorial
The IRS collection division is recovering from pre-pandemic lockdowns and began sending out letters from the Automated Collection System function in June.  They also restarted the income tax levy program in July. In addition, responsible officers continue to work on non-filer cases and are sending out notices and billing notices; however, their focus is primarily on egregious cases, such as high-income non-filers.
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Sep 29 2021

Mandatory 10-Digit Dialing Becomes Effective on October 24, 2021 for Multiple States/Area Codes
988 Becomes Available Nationwide on July 16, 2022

By Edelstein Gilbert Robson & Smith | Sep 29, 2021 | Legislation
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has adopted “988” as a new 3-digit number to be used nationwide to reach the National Suicide Prevention and Mental Health Crisis Lifeline, starting July 16, 2022. Wireless customers may dial either 988 or 1-800-273-TALK (8255) to reach the Lifeline now. Landline customers must continue to dial 1-800-273-TALK (8255) to reach…
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Sep 17 2021

Governor Newsom defeated the effort to recall him resoundingly. Here’s why.

By Edelstein Gilbert Robson & Smith | Sep 17, 2021 | Legislation,  News
Governor Newsom defeated the effort to recall him resoundingly. The September 14 election saw 44% voter turnout, lower than the 61.2% turnout seen in the 2003 recall of Governor Davis. Ultimately, 63.8% of those who voted chose to keep Newsom in office while 36.2% voted to oust him.
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Sep 8 2021

Will Governor Newsom Defeat the Recall?

By Edelstein Gilbert Robson & Smith | Sep 8, 2021 | Legislation
The Legislature has just one week before adjourning the 2021 session on September 10. Governor Newsom will have until October 10 to act on the hundreds of bills that are making their way to his desk this week and next. As we’ve reported previously, we expect that the Governor will defer much of this work until after his September 14 recall election.
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Sep 7 2021

Cultivating A Disruptor Mindset in the Security Industry

By Brian Plant | Sep 7, 2021 | News
Change is integral to business development, however, if done right you can disrupt the established order in your area. And that is the key to a successful security business.
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Sep 1 2021

Infrastructure Bill Would End the Employee Retention Credit

By MitchReitman | Sep 1, 2021 | News
The infrastructure bill passed by the U.S. Senate on August 10, 2021 would end the employee retention credit (ERC) early, making wages paid after Sept. 30, 2021, ineligible for the credit (except for wages paid by an eligible recovery startup business).
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Aug 30 2021

The Power of Reviews

By Hank Groff | Aug 30, 2021 | News
As a company looking to build a reputation, you must always consider the power of social media reviews. Most companies take very little stock of their importance in their business, but they hold a tremendous weight.
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California Capitol

Aug 9 2021

Sacramento Legislators Prepare for Busy Weeks Ahead

By Edelstein Gilbert Robson & Smith | Aug 9, 2021 | Legislation
The Legislature will return from its summer recess on August 16. Upon its return, it will have only three and a half weeks to complete its work before adjournment on September 10.
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Aug 2 2021

Georgia Bans Fines for Alarm Companies

By CAA Staff | Aug 2, 2021 | Guest Editorial
If you follow SIAC’s State Activity Report, you probably know that the state of Georgia recently passed legislation banning the fining of alarm companies. It is a very important law for the security industry, and we appreciate the support of Georgia Governor Brian P. Kemp.
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Non-compete agreement

Aug 2 2021

Biden Issues Executive Order Encouraging FTC to Ban or Limit Non-Compete Agreements

By Jeremy Mittman | Aug 2, 2021 | Guest Editorial
President Biden signed the Executive Order on Promoting Competition in the American Economy which, among other objectives intended to increase competition in a wide range of economic activity, encourages the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to ban or limit non-compete agreements.
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