The Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) marketplace is undergoing a significant shift in New York. Governor Kathy Hochul signed the New York BNPL Act into law on May 9, 2025, and the New York State Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) has now released its proposed implementing regulations. Together, these actions mark one of the most…
The first quarter of 2026 has made one thing abundantly clear: attackers are no longer “breaking in” — they’re logging in, redirecting, impersonating and exploiting trust at every layer of the digital ecosystem. From app store impersonation kits to nation state account hijacking to regulatory decisions that may unintentionally weaken home network security, Q1 has…
My colleague, Andrea Mondello, recently published two posts worth reading if you’re navigating AI adoption right now. One makes the case that data quality issues, not AI itself, are what’s holding organizations back. The other draws on lessons from enterprise AI deployments to help mid-market companies avoid the costly mistakes that larger organizations have already…
As the Financial Times reported on April 2, the U.S. Treasury is urging regulators to convene now on the risks building in private credit—an indication that concerns around governance gaps in the sector are beginning to intensify. Recent redemption constraints weren’t a sign of failure in private credit, but they did bring a long-standing tension…
Recent regulatory changes are actively reshaping how small business government contractors compete, meet compliance requirements and pursue growth across the federal marketplace. The federal government has ordered a sweeping review of 8(a) contracts, leading to significant updates to Small Business Administration (SBA) programs. The Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) is undergoing a historic transformation, alongside revisions…
In Part 1, we introduced AI as the first of six critical trends transforming project management and the modern Project Management Offices (PMOs). Now we tackle the practical question every executive faces: how do you actually implement AI in your PMO? Most organizations stumble not at recognizing AI’s potential but at deploying it successfully. This…
For many New Yorkers, estate tax planning has felt like something that could wait. Under current law, that reaction is understandable. New York’s basic exclusion amount for 2026 is $7.35 million, which means many families and business owners still feel comfortably outside the state estate tax conversation. That is why the recent proposal linked to…
Revenue Procedure 2026-17 has been released, delivering urgent transition relief to taxpayers affected by the sweeping legislative changes in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, commonly referred to as the OBBBA or OB3. This new guidance provides a fast-track framework for withdrawing or modifying elections under IRC §163(j)(7) and making late elections under §168(k)(7)—actions previously…
In today’s digital landscape, content creators and influencers have gained widespread recognition, building loyal audiences and profitable careers on platforms like YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok. A key driver of this success is a strong brand identity: the unique voice, image, and values a creator projects to the world. But beyond the outward appearances and storytelling,…