Is Trump Serious About Trying to Close the Private Equity Carried Interest Loophole?
Trump wants to revive his 2017 plan to curb a private equity tax abuse, the so-called carried interest loophole. Is he likely to succeed now?
Explore More2:00PM Water Cooler 2/7/2025
~ Today’s Water Cooler: Politics, syndemics; Possible Democrat strategies against DOGE; The notion of “racial capitalism” decried; Gallery: Hole punches ~
Explore MorePresident Trump’s Pretextual Justifications for Raising Tariffs on Canadian Energy
President Donald J. Trump’s recent executive order imposing a 25 percent tariff on goods imported from Canada and a 10 percent tariff on Canadian energy sources was ostensibly predicated on the flow of fentanyl across the northern border. Although the President tied similar tariffs on Mexican imports to the fentanyl crisis, he acknowledged that law…
Explore MoreIt’s Going to be Torture as the Path to Starmer’s Inevitable Demise Is Rolled Out
A Starmer death watch sighting.
Explore MoreMedicaid Work Requirements Could Boot 36 Million People Off Their Health Coverage: Report
“Work requirements are simply another way to cut Medicaid.”
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Judicial Constraints on Agency Action
In a conversation with The Regulatory Review, administrative law scholar Christopher Walker discusses how changes in administrative law doctrine could alter the balance of power between federal courts, the U.S. Congress, and regulatory agencies. At a time when agency action is increasingly scrutinized, Walker offers valuable insights into the U.S. Supreme Court’s administrative law jurisprudence.…
Explore MoreOn the Front Lines Against Bird Flu, Egg Farmers Say They’re Losing the Battle
infectious disease experts agree that the risks to human health of continuing current protocols are unsustainable, because of the strain of bird flu driving this outbreak.
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Summary Sunday: Issue 576
Regroup and reprioritize your job search and/or career with information that you can actually use! As I’m sure you experienced, the week between Christmas and New Year is a void. Not much happens and it’s easy to lose track of what day it is. Sometimes, that carries over into early January. No worries. It happens.…
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10 Wrong Ways To Network
Everyone knows networking is important for your career, but did you know there are actually wrong ways to do it? Whether you’re an introvert who dreads small talk or a social butterfly who loves working the room, avoiding these common networking mistakes can transform your approach from awkward to genuine. Wait, you mean there are…
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Summary Sunday: Issue 577
Job search in 2025 won’t look much different from the latter part of 2024. How will job hunting in 2025 be different? Personalization, extra effort and followup will be important. I delivered a presentation last week and will be posting about it this week that looks at some of the trends in the job market…
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One Communication Skill to Reduce Conflict and Improve Relationships at Work
To improve relationships at work, reflect to connect Have you ever had a conversation at work take a turn you weren’t expecting—suddenly, voices rise, arms fold, and you feel the tension? Maybe you walked away wondering, “What just happened? How did we get here?” In those moments, you might feel like defending your position, explain…
Explore More5 Communication Skills to Promote Productivity in the New Year
Episode 286- What if you could empower your team to promote productivity and maintain momentum all year long? Imagine leading a team that’s not only aligned and motivated but also laser-focused on building habits that drive consistent results. Whether it’s the start of the year or any season, this episode equips you with the leadership…
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