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The legal test for determining your home state for tax purposes is your place of domicile, which is somewhat different than residence, but the terms are often used interchangeably and residence is used below because most people think in terms of residency, rather than the technically correct domicile.

The Treasury Department and Internal Revenue Service (IRS) have issued a new notice under the Taxpayer Certainty and Disaster Relief Act of 2020 (the "Act") which provides guidance on the 100% deduction for food and beverage expenses provided by a restaurant and incurred after December 31, 2020 and before January 1, 2023.

Mallory Fisk was recently selected by St. Louis Small Business Monthly as one of the “Top 100 St. Louisans to Know to Succeed in Business” for 2021.

Summers Compton Wells has prepared a summary of the new COVID-19 relief legislation, the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. This latest installment of relief legislation provides various forms of economic stimulus and relief, as outlined in the link below.

New Missouri cases demonstrate that protection is paramount.

Summers Compton Wells has prepared a summary of the recently re-opened First Draw PPP Loan Program that may be helpful for eligible borrowers who did not previously receive PPP loans.

Summers Compton Wells has prepared a summary of the new Second Draw PPP Loan Program that may be helpful for borrowers who received a first round PPP loan and still had a 25% reduction in gross receipts due to COVID-19.

In the Notice of Assignment (the “Notice”) for the Benefit of Creditors Relating to FSM Company 1A, LLC f/d/b/a The Printing Source (“TPS”), I indicated that I would provide periodic reports of the events concerning the liquidation of the assets of TPS.

Finding that a territory manager's use and disclosure of a former employer's trade secrets appeared inevitable, a federal judge in Missouri recently issued a temporary restraining order (TRO) prohibiting his current employment with an industry competitor.

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has just issued its initial guidance on COVID vaccinations in the workplace, including whether an employer can mandate vaccine usage.

The Missouri Supreme Court recently reversed a trial court's judgment for a supplier and held that signed invoices did not contain a written promise to pay money as that term is used in the statute, which grants a 10-year limitation period to such actions.

Reflecting a recent legal trend to clarify whether an individual is properly classified as an employee or independent contractor, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) recently issued a proposed rule to determine this status under the Fair Labor Standards Act.

Bonnie L. Clair has been appointed a United States Bankruptcy Judge for the District of Eastern Missouri.

Treasury Notice 2020-23, released April 9, 2020 provides some relief to taxpayers engaged in like-kind exchanges.

The IRS has announced a series of new initiatives to assist taxpayers during the COVID-19 crisis.

The IRS has issued a warning about Coronavirus-related scams, and a reminder to watch out for schemes tied to economic impact payments.

The firm has prepared some resources that might be useful to small businesses, including self-employed individuals and sole-proprietors, under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act). 

The Family First Coronavirus Response Act requires all employers to post or otherwise provide notice to employees regarding expanded FMLA rights.

St. Louis Area Authorities have issued Orders for residents to stay at home unless engaged in essential business.

On March 14, 2020, the United States House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed the Families First Coronavirus Response Act, H.R. 6201, in an effort to provide emergency relief to workers affected by the 2019 Novel Coronavirus (also referred to as COVID-19).  On March 18, 2020, the Senate passed the House bill and President Trump signed it into law.  The new law is expected to go into effect on April 2, 2020 (15 days after becoming law).    

On March 5, 2020, the President signed the Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2020, which provides $8.3 billion in emergency funding for federal agencies to help combat the spread of the 2019 Novel Coronavirus (also referred to as COVID-19). 

A compilation of resources the attorneys at Summers Compton Wells have found integral in our navigation of COVID-19.

Summers Compton Wells LLC is pleased to announce the promotion of one of its associates, Mallory Fisk, to Member effective January 1, 2020.

Missouri Lawyers Media has selected the Summers Compton Wells Cannabis Practice Group as an honoree at the 2019 Legal Innovation Awards Ceremony.

Summers Compton Wells is one of twelve companies who received Awards of Achievement for participation in the 2019 St. Louis Green Business Challenge, a program of the Missouri Botanical Garden.

The Missouri Court of Appeals, Southern District recently affirmed a previous lower court judgment to dispose of adverse title claims and finally clear title to the Branson Landing. 

Mallory Fisk was recently featured in an article by the St. Louis Business Journal.

Gary True recently discussed search and seizure and concealed carry law, the consequences of a police officer observing a person with a handgun, and the risks involved for licensed and unlicensed gun carriers. 

A recent article by the St. Louis Business Journal announced the 25 largest credit unions in St. Louis and surrounding St. Louis areas. The firm would like to congratulate all of our clients that made the list!

Winston Calvert was named this week as Chief of Staff to the new County Executive of St. Louis County.

Summers Compton Wells welcomes Of Counsel Bridget L. Halquist.

SCW attorneys Dan Welsh and Jill Rembusch secure Summary Judgment in favor of HCW Development Company, LLC in Branson Landing lawsuit.

Summers Compton Wells LLC is pleased to announce the promotion of one of its associates, Graham D. Stevens, to Member effective January 1, 2017.

SCW attorneys Bonnie L. Clair, David A. Sosne, William H. Hobson and Pamela D. Perdue have been named Super Lawyers for 2016.

Summers Compton Wells LLC named to Best Law Firms 2016 by St. Louis Small Business Monthly

Steve Hiotis and Brian LaFlamme secured a $1.6 million settlement on behalf of the United States Bankruptcy Trustee for a defunct bank in litigation against the FDIC involving entitlement to various tax refunds.

Summers Compton Wells welcomes new associate Caitlin Stayduhar.

Summers Compton Wells expands to Cortex Innovation Community in St. Louis.

The IRS has released their annual list of the "Dirty Dozen” Tax Scams to avoid this year.

SCW Attorney Douglas Hickel receives the Missouri Bar's Warren H. Solomon Civic Virtue Award for his "exemplary service to the "We the People” program”.

SWC Attorneys Bonnie Clair, David Sosne and William Hobson named Super Lawyers; Daniel Welsh named Rising Star

Dan Welsh appointed to the City of Ladue Zoning Board of Adjustment.

Dan Welsh appointed as a delegate in the first ever Sports Lawyers Association delegation to Cuba.

The IRS has delayed the new inherited property reporting requirements until February 2016.

On July 31, 2015, President Obama signed into law P.L. 114-41, the "Surface Transportation and Veterans Health Care Choice Improvement Act of 2015.”

SCW attorney Bonnie Clair provides analysis on recent Supreme Court bankruptcy opinion.

Jill Rembusch, Dan Welsh and Steve Hiotis secured settlement of a lawsuit brought by the City of Richmond Heights against Michelson Commercial Realty and Development.

SCW attorney Gary True testifies before the Sales and Other Taxes Subcommittee of the Revenue & Finance Committee of the Illinois General Assembly.

SCW attorneys Dan Welsh and Jill Rembusch secure Judgment in the Western District of Missouri on behalf of Branson Landing tenants.

SCW attorneys Bonnie Clair and Bryon Hale had an article published in the American Bankruptcy Institute.

SCW attorneys Dan Welsh, Jill Rembusch and Steve Hiotis were honored at Missouri Lawyers Weekly's Annual Banquet.

SCW attorney Dan Welsh discusses minor league baseball fair wage lawsuit in Riverfront Times Article.

Settlement secured by SCW attorneys Dan Welsh and Jill Rembusch named the third largest settlement in the state of Missouri.

Summers Compton Wells welcomes new associate Mallory Fisk.

SCW attorneys Dan Welsh and Jill Rembusch secure global settlement of Branson Landing land title dispute.

SCW attorneys Dan Welsh and Jill Rembusch secure Judgment in the Western District of Missouri in favor of HCW Development Company.

Attorneys Dick Ulrich, Steve Hiotis and Jill Rembusch bring suit on behalf of the Normandy School District to challenge the validity of school transfer law.

Attorneys Dan Welsh and Jill Rembusch serve Summary Judgement in favor of HCW Development Company, LLC and against the City of Branson.