On April 22, 2026, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), through the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), issued a final order rescheduling certain marijuana-related products from Schedule I to Schedule III of the federal Controlled Substances Act (CSA). While this action is limited in scope, it carries significant regulatory and federal tax implications, particularly for state-licensed…
About Aza Ghazaryan Aza Ghazaryan is a Tax Partner with over 20 years of experience serving as a trusted advisor to partnerships and high-net-worth individuals on tax planning and compliance. She advises clients across industries, including professional services, real estate, technology and not-for-profit. Aza has successfully guided clients and teams through complex regulatory changes, including the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, federal…
In another recent blog post, we talk about how to access Microsoft 365 Defender and Microsoft Purview Compliance Portals (formerly Office 365 Security and Compliance Center) and a set of admin roles used for securing and governing tenant data. In this post, we will cover the various admin roles and responsibilities of Microsoft 365, including the impact…
If you are building a digital health company, sales and use tax is probably not top of mind. You are focused on product, patients, and your next funding round. But this is exactly where many healthtech startups get caught off guard, and by the time they realize it, the exposure has grown into something that…
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It’s finally time for importers to take the first step in claiming IEEPA tariff refunds. This long-awaited move forward comes after the U.S. Supreme Court deemed IEEPA tariffs imposed by the president unconstitutional and the Court of International Trade issued a ruling for Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to refund duties imposed under IEEPA tariffs…
ClientConnect consolidates traditionally disconnected client-facing tools into a single platform, reducing complexity across the engagement lifecycle—from request intake and document exchange to deliverables and payment. The solution reflects Withum’s continued investment in digital transformation while addressing the evolving expectations of today’s clients. ClientConnect features a modular architecture supported by native integrations and open APIs. Core components include request management, e-signatures,…
This comment is among the most common findings cited in ERISA audits each year. While meeting minutes are often viewed simply as a record of plan changes or updates, their importance goes far beyond documentation. Properly maintained meeting minutes provide clear evidence that a plan sponsor is fulfilling its fiduciary responsibilities by reviewing key plan…