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Vaporous Killer Is About to Shock the World: 'Human Vapor' Premieres July 2
LOS GATOS, California, May 13 -- Netflix, a content provider, issued the following news:
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A New Vaporous Killer Is About to Shock the World: 'Human Vapor' Premieres July 2
Top Korean and Japanese creators team up for a reboot of Toho's legendary tokusatsu film The Human Vapor -- now reimagined with a brand-new story as a Netflix series, premiering July 2. The teaser trailer and key art dropped today.
The series Human Vapor is written and executive produced by Yeon Sang-ho, the creator behind international hits such as Train to Busan, Hellbound and Parasyte: The Grey. Shinzo Katayama directs
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LOS GATOS, California, May 13 -- Netflix, a content provider, issued the following news:
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A New Vaporous Killer Is About to Shock the World: 'Human Vapor' Premieres July 2
Top Korean and Japanese creators team up for a reboot of Toho's legendary tokusatsu film The Human Vapor -- now reimagined with a brand-new story as a Netflix series, premiering July 2. The teaser trailer and key art dropped today.
The series Human Vapor is written and executive produced by Yeon Sang-ho, the creator behind international hits such as Train to Busan, Hellbound and Parasyte: The Grey. Shinzo Katayama directsthe project, known for his unflinching portrayals of human darkness and madness in Gannibal, Siblings of the Cape, and Missing.
At the center of the story is the Human Vapor himself, played by UTA (actor), a talented newcomer making his acting debut. UTA was selected from many candidates with the specific goal of finding "a fresh actor with a totally blank canvas." With an uncanny, overwhelming screen presence, he pulls viewers into a vortex of fear and exhilaration.
Surrounding him is a powerhouse Japanese cast. Shun Oguri plays Kenji Okamoto, the detective relentlessly pursuing the Human Vapor, while Yu Aoi plays Kyoko Kono, a reporter determined to uncover the truth. In their first live-action project together in 23 years, the two long-time stars bring a commanding presence to the screen. Suzu Hirose and Kento Hayashi portray livestreaming siblings -- uniquely complex characters who inject tremendous momentum into the story -- and Yutaka Takenouchi is almost unrecognizable as a former yakuza member turned company president. As their characters collide with the Human Vapor's path of destruction, they drive the narrative in increasingly unpredictable directions.
While rooted in Toho's 1960 legendary film The Human Vapor (directed by Ishiro Honda and written by Takeshi Kimura), this reboot features a brand-new, original story reimagined by top Korean and Japanese creators. The project brings together a powerhouse alliance of Toho, WOWPOINT, and Netflix - uniting the leaders of global entertainment. More than half a century later, this classic masterpiece is reborn as a world-shaking spectacle on an unprecedented scale.
The production team worked hard to ground Human Vapor in realism and avoid it feeling like pure fantasy. VFX by Shirogumi -- the Academy Award-winning team that stunned global audiences with its work on Godzilla Minus One -- is paired with large-scale set pieces, including grand car chases. The result is a visual experience on an entirely new level, far surpassing the scale of past Japanese drama series and poised to reach viewers worldwide.
Human Vapor starts streaming July 2, only on Netflix.
About the Netflix Series Human Vapor
Story: The world recoils in shock when a person suddenly swells and explodes on live television. The culprit behind this unprecedented murder is the "Human Vapor" -- a man who can transform his body into gas and slip through any barrier. He announces his killings in advance and carries them out, seemingly mocking the authorities as they struggle to close in on him. With each new incident, he corrodes society with a formless, pervasive fear.
Based on: The Human Vapor (Directed by Ishiro Honda / Written by Takeshi Kimura)
Directed by: Shinzo Katayama
Written by: Yeon Sang-ho, Ryu Yong-jae
Executive Producers: Yeon Sang-ho, Minami Ichikawa, Keiji Ota, Hisashi Usui, Yoshihiro Sato (Netflix)
Executive Producers - Creative & Production Lead: Nen Hyo, Ryoji Kure
Producers: Sokichi Onoda, Yoomin Hailey Yang
Co-Executive Producer: Akihiro Yamauchi
Produced by: Toho
In Association With: WOWPOINT
Production Company: Toho Studios
Released by: Netflix
Cast: Shun Oguri, Yu Aoi, Suzu Hirose, Kento Hayashi, UTA, Yutaka Takenouchi
Total episodes: 8
All eight episodes start streaming worldwide Thursday, July 2, 2026, only on Netflix
Netflix series page: https://www.netflix.com/humanvapor
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Original text here: https://about.netflix.com/en/news/human-vapor-teaser
[Category: Media]
Sun Chemical Launches a New Natural Ingredient and a Synthetic Mica Effect Pigment at NY Suppliers' Day 2026
PARSIPPANY, New Jersey, May 13 -- Sun Chemical, a member of DIC Group, issued the following news on May 12, 2026:
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Sun Chemical launches a new natural ingredient and a synthetic mica effect pigment at NY Suppliers' Day 2026
Sun Chemical today announces the launch of its new ACI-5000 SunPURO(R) Natural V. Charcoal Powder, a 100% natural-origin charcoal powder derived from upcycled paper and pulp by products. ACI-5000 SunPURO(R) Natural V. Charcoal Powder will be showcased at Booth 1932, at the NYSCC Suppliers' Day tradeshow, in New York City (May 19-20th), expanding on the company's SunPURO(R)
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PARSIPPANY, New Jersey, May 13 -- Sun Chemical, a member of DIC Group, issued the following news on May 12, 2026:
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Sun Chemical launches a new natural ingredient and a synthetic mica effect pigment at NY Suppliers' Day 2026
Sun Chemical today announces the launch of its new ACI-5000 SunPURO(R) Natural V. Charcoal Powder, a 100% natural-origin charcoal powder derived from upcycled paper and pulp by products. ACI-5000 SunPURO(R) Natural V. Charcoal Powder will be showcased at Booth 1932, at the NYSCC Suppliers' Day tradeshow, in New York City (May 19-20th), expanding on the company's SunPURO(R)Naturals product line and reinforcing Sun Chemical's commitment to responsible, performance-driven raw materials for cosmetics.
Designed for natural personal care and skincare formulations, Sun Chemical's ACI-5000 SunPURO(R) Natural V. Charcoal Powder offers:
* Natural opacifying properties for cosmetics, cleansers, masks, and rinse-off formulations
* 100% natural origin content aligned with today's "clean beauty" trends
* Detoxifying and oil control benefits, ideal for skin balancing and cleansing products
ACI-5000 SunPURO(R) Natural V. Charcoal Powder provides formulators with an alternative to conventional opacifying materials without compromising on performance or aesthetics.
In addition to the new charcoal powder, Sun Chemical will showcase its growing portfolio of synthetic mica-based effect pigments, engineered for high purity, clean color, and brilliant luminosity, including Sunshine(R) Peach Bronze C83-3080. The soft satin peach bronze shade was created for skin enhancing radiance in hybrid cosmetic applications. In addition, Sun Chemical's Chione(TM) line of synthetic mica-based effect pigments will also be featured, including:
* Chione(TM) Electric high chroma metallic-like effect pigments
* Chione(TM) Luminous interference effect pigments with gold and red reflection colors
These pigments offer versatility and stability, making them ideal for brands seeking easy-to-use, bold colors in beauty.
Ed Webb, Global Director of Cosmetics, Sun Chemical, comments: "Our newest charcoal powder demonstrates our commitment to offering natural and alternative solutions to our customers. We're excited to introduce this ingredient alongside our expanding range of Chione(TM) synthetic mica effect pigments as we continue to bring bold color to the cosmetics industry. NY Suppliers' Day is an ideal opportunity for us to showcase our new launches, and we look forward to welcoming visitors to our booth to share insights."
Visit Us at NYSCC Suppliers' Day
Attendees can explore the full range of SunPURO(R) Naturals and Sun Chemical's effect pigment technologies at Booth 1932 during the NYSCC Suppliers' Day tradeshow from May 19-20, at the Javits Convention Center in New York City.
To learn more, visit: https://www.sunchemical.com/nysd-2026/
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About Sun Chemical
Sun Chemical, a member of the DIC Group, is a leading producer of packaging and graphic solutions, color and display technologies, functional products, electronic materials, and products for the automotive and healthcare industries. Together with DIC, Sun Chemical is continuously working to promote and develop sustainable solutions to exceed customer expectations and better the world around us. With combined annual sales of more than $7 billion and 21,000+ employees worldwide, the DIC Group companies support a diverse collection of global customers.
Sun Chemical Corporation is a subsidiary of Sun Chemical Group Cooperatief U.A., the Netherlands, and is headquartered in Parsippany, New Jersey, U.S.A. For more information, please visit our website at www.sunchemical.com or connect with us on LinkedIn, or Instagram.
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Original text here: https://www.sunchemical.com/sun-chemical-launches-a-new-natural-ingredient-and-a-synthetic-mica-effect-pigment-at-ny-suppliers-day-2026/
[Category: BizIndustrial Materials]
Newmark Arranges Sale and Financing of Village at Iron Blossom, a 404-Unit Multifamily Community in Reno, Nevada
NEW YORK, May 13 -- Newmark Group, a commercial real estate company that says they offer comprehensive suite of services and products, posted the following news release:
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Newmark Arranges Sale and Financing of Village at Iron Blossom, a 404-Unit Multifamily Community in Reno, Nevada
Sale Marks Largest in Reno Market Since 2022
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Newmark announces the Company has arranged the sale and financing of Village at Iron Blossom, a 404-unit Class B multifamily property located in South Reno, Nevada. Details of the sale price and financing terms remain confidential, but the sale stands as the largest
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NEW YORK, May 13 -- Newmark Group, a commercial real estate company that says they offer comprehensive suite of services and products, posted the following news release:
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Newmark Arranges Sale and Financing of Village at Iron Blossom, a 404-Unit Multifamily Community in Reno, Nevada
Sale Marks Largest in Reno Market Since 2022
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Newmark announces the Company has arranged the sale and financing of Village at Iron Blossom, a 404-unit Class B multifamily property located in South Reno, Nevada. Details of the sale price and financing terms remain confidential, but the sale stands as the largestmultifamily transaction by sales price in Reno since 2022[1], signaling a strong inflection point for pricing and investor confidence in the market.
A Newmark investment sales team led by Vice Chairman Jonathan Merhaut represented the seller. The Newmark team continues to lead investment sales activity in the Reno multifamily market, having advised on over 50% of all institutional sales and recapitalizations over the past three years, with total volume exceeding $400 million.
"We're thrilled to have facilitated one of the most important multifamily transactions in Reno in recent years," said Merhaut. "Village at Iron Blossom sets a new benchmark for pricing in the market and reinforces the conviction and depth in demand from capital surrounding Reno's growth story."
The sale underscores robust capital demand for well-located institutional assets, especially as Reno has ranked among the top-two rent growth markets on the West Coast in 2025, according to Newmark Research.
Located at 690 East Patriot Boulevard, Village at Iron Blossom is a 404-unit, garden-style apartment community in the South Reno submarket. Originally built in 1984, the property has remained under the same ownership for the past decade and has benefited from significant capital improvements, including an estimated $12 million reinvested by the owner to maintain its standing as a market-leading Class B community.
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[1] According to Newmark Research
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About Newmark
Newmark Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: NMRK), together with its subsidiaries ("Newmark"), is a world leader in commercial real estate, seamlessly powering every phase of the property life cycle. Newmark's comprehensive suite of services and products is uniquely tailored to each client, from owners to occupiers, investors to founders, and startups to blue-chip companies. Combining the platform's global reach with market intelligence in both established and emerging property markets, Newmark provides superior service to clients across the industry spectrum. For the twelve months ended March 31, 2026, Newmark generated revenues of more than $3.4 billion. As of March 31, 2026, Newmark and its business partners together operated from over 185 offices with more than 9,600 professionals across four continents. To learn more, visit nmrk.com or follow @newmark.
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Discussion of Forward-Looking Statements about Newmark
Statements in this document regarding Newmark that are not historical facts are "forward-looking statements" that involve risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements. These include statements about the Company's business, results, financial position, liquidity, and outlook, which may constitute forward-looking statements and are subject to the risk that the actual impact may differ, possibly materially, from what is currently expected. Except as required by law, Newmark undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements. For a discussion of additional risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements, see Newmark's Securities and Exchange Commission filings, including, but not limited to, the risk factors and Special Note on Forward-Looking Information set forth in these filings and any updates to such risk factors and Special Note on Forward-Looking Information contained in subsequent reports on Form 10-K, Form 10-Q or Form 8-K.
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Original text here: https://www.nmrk.com/insights/press-releases/newmark-arranges-sale-and-financing-of-village-at-iron-blossom-a-404-unit-multifamily-community-in-reno-nevada
[Category: BizReal Estate]
McDonald Hopkins Issues Commentary: Instructure Canvas Incident - What Happened and What's Next?
CLEVELAND, Ohio, May 13 -- McDonald Hopkins, a law firm, issued the following commentary on May 12, 2026, by member Blair Dawson and associate Jane Petoskey:
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The Instructure Canvas incident: What happened and what's next?
In early May 2026, Instructure, Inc. (Instructure), the operator of the learning management Canvas software, experienced a network security incident that had a widespread impact on educational institutions across the United States, Europe, Canada, and Australia. Instructure is a private, Utah-based company founded in 2008 with a reported revenue in 2023 of $530.2 million,
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CLEVELAND, Ohio, May 13 -- McDonald Hopkins, a law firm, issued the following commentary on May 12, 2026, by member Blair Dawson and associate Jane Petoskey:
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The Instructure Canvas incident: What happened and what's next?
In early May 2026, Instructure, Inc. (Instructure), the operator of the learning management Canvas software, experienced a network security incident that had a widespread impact on educational institutions across the United States, Europe, Canada, and Australia. Instructure is a private, Utah-based company founded in 2008 with a reported revenue in 2023 of $530.2 million,and the company reportedly aims to reach $1 billion in revenue by 2028. Instructure states that it has over 8,000 customers, including K-12 schools and college, with over 19 million "unique visitors" on an annual basis, which is used in over 100 countries.
What happened?
On May 6, 2026, the Canvas platform had an outage for approximately six hours, and certain users subsequently experienced intermittent issues or restricted access. During this time, certain students and faculty received ransom notes from the ShinyHunters threat actor group on their Canvas login screens that claimed that Canvas had been breached and user data would be leaked if the ransom was not paid. On May 7, 2026, Instructure reported on its website that Canvas was available for most users. Instructure further stated that it "will continue to provide updates as appropriate through other channels and is now communicating directly with impacted customers to provide organization-specific information and support." In the meantime, certain institutions across the country are publishing notices regarding the incident.
How should affected educational institutions respond?
Educational institutions affected by the Canvas incident may be required to notify their involved users, as well as respective State Attorneys' Generals, and potentially consumer reporting agencies under certain U.S. state data breach notification statutes. Additionally, certain K-12 institutions may be required to comply with certain record requirements under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).
To comply with applicable U.S. state data breach notification laws, Instructure, as the service provider, is required to provide the affected educational institutions (i.e., the data owners) with the involved users' names and associated data elements that were accessed and/or acquired in the incident. Users generally include students, faculty/employees, and students' parents. The Utah System of Higher Education reported on May 8, 2026, that according to Instructure, "the incident resulted in the compromise of names, email addresses, student ID numbers, and user messages[,]" where Instructure "does not believe that passwords, dates of birth, government identifiers, or financial information were compromised." Generally, such limited information does not trigger notification under U.S. data breach notification statutes; however, the extent of information contained in the user messages will need to be reviewed further to assess whether any additional personal information was contained in the messages.
At this point, most affected educational institutions will remain in a holding pattern to hear further from Instructure regarding the names of individual users and their data elements involved, as well as whether Instructure may notify individuals on behalf of the affected institutions. Upon receipt of this information, affected institutions will be able to assess what, if any, legal obligations they have as a result of this third-party incident.
Next steps
Educational institutions affected by the incident should assess whether they need to notify their cyber/privacy carrier regarding any first-party and potential third-party coverage afforded under their policy. Consulting with the broker of the policy can assist with this decision.
Additionally, the affected entities should engage their Incident Response Plan (IRP), including consulting with outside legal counsel to assist with any required response, including potential notice obligations. Outside legal counsel can provide attorney-client privilege over the affected entity's investigation of the incident. Additionally, as many affected entities face now, outside legal counsel can help with legally voluntary, but operationally necessary, communications to students, parents, employees, trustees, and other involved parties regarding the incident and next steps.
Further, affected institutions should follow their Business Continuity Policy (BCP)/Disaster Recovery Plan (DRP), as well as Instructure's recommended steps with respect to Canvas security, including "enforcing [multi-factor authentication ("MFA")] on privileged accounts, reviewing admin[istrative] access, and rotating [Application Programming Interface ("API")] tokens or keys where applicable."
If you have any questions regarding your educational institution's response to the Canvas incident, please reach out to the McDonald Hopkins' national Data Privacy and Cybersecurity practice group.
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Blair Dawson, MS CyS, FIP, CIPP/US, CIPP/E, CIPM
Member
bdawson@mcdonaldhopkins.com
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Jane Petoskey
Associate
jpetoskey@mcdonaldhopkins.com
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Original text here: https://www.mcdonaldhopkins.com/insights/news/the-instructure-canvas-incident-what-happened-and-whats-next
[Category: BizLaw/Legal]
Littler Issues Commentary: Internal Revenue Service Publishes Final Rule for "No Tax on Tips" Deduction
SAN FRANCISCO, California, May 13 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following commentary on May 12, 2026, by shareholder Robert W. Pritchard:
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Internal Revenue Service Publishes Final Rule for "No Tax on Tips" Deduction
As previously reported, the so-called "One Big Beautiful Bill Act" (OBBBA) provides an income tax deduction for "qualified tips" received by individuals in occupations that customarily and regularly received tips on or before December 31, 2024. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) published a preliminary list of such occupations in early September 2025 and repeated that list
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SAN FRANCISCO, California, May 13 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following commentary on May 12, 2026, by shareholder Robert W. Pritchard:
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Internal Revenue Service Publishes Final Rule for "No Tax on Tips" Deduction
As previously reported, the so-called "One Big Beautiful Bill Act" (OBBBA) provides an income tax deduction for "qualified tips" received by individuals in occupations that customarily and regularly received tips on or before December 31, 2024. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) published a preliminary list of such occupations in early September 2025 and repeated that listverbatim in a notice of proposed rulemaking published later that month. In April 2026, the IRS published its Final Rule to identify occupations that customarily and regularly received tips on or before December 31, 2024.
Responding to more than 300 comments, the IRS made only minor modifications to the list of qualifying occupations:
* The IRS did not remove any occupations from the list contained in the preliminary list or proposed rule.
* The IRS added just three new occupations to the list: "Visual Artists" (TTOC 509), "Floral Designers" (TTOC 510), and "Gas Pump Attendants" (TTOC 810).
* The IRS slightly broadened three other occupation categories:
- "Food Servers, Non-restaurant" (TTOC 103) became "Food and Beverage Servers, Non-restaurant."
- "Pet Caretakers" (TTOC 506) became "Pet and Show Animal Caretakers."
- "Eyebrow Threading and Waxing Technicians" (TTOC 606) became "Eyebrow and Eyelash Technicians."
* The IRS rejected requests to add chiropractors, accountants, tax preparers, concert merchandise sellers, and "low bono" legal service providers (legal professionals who provide legal services to clients on a sliding scale based on income) to the list of qualifying occupations.
The proposed rule included "illustrative examples" of each occupation, and the IRS added a few more examples to the Final Rule, including adding banquet staff as an example of "Wait Staff" (TTOC 102), clergy as an example of "Event Officiants" (TTOC 505), and app/platform based delivery person as an example of "Goods Delivery People" (TTOC 804). The IRS emphasized that while the list of qualifying occupations is exhaustive, the illustrative examples are not exhaustive, and other jobs may fit within the list of qualifying occupations.
The Final Rule explained that when an employee works in two different occupations for the same employer, but only one of those occupations qualifies for the deduction, only tips received in that occupation may be claimed as qualified tips. For example, the role of manager is not a qualifying occupation. If a restaurant manager occasionally performs duties as wait staff, however, they may claim the deduction for any tips they receive directly from customers based on the service that they directly and solely provide, using the Wait Staff (TTOC 102) occupation code. If that same manager receives a separate tip for services provided in their capacity as a manager (e.g., for adeptly handling a situation involving a dissatisfied patron), that tip would not qualify for the deduction. Finally, because managers and supervisors may not participate in a tip pool under the FLSA, any tips received by a manager or supervisor from a tip pool would not qualify for the deduction.
Echoing its earlier position that whether an employee "customarily and regularly received tips" for purposes of the OBBBA's tax deduction does not depend on whether the employee "customarily and regularly received tips" for purposes of the tip credit eligibility under the FLSA, the IRS emphasized that "the inclusion of occupations as tipped occupations under [the OBBBA] has no bearing or effect on what occupations are considered tipped for purposes of the FLSA." Thus, dishwashers, cooks, and other "back of house" employees remain on the IRS's final list of qualifying occupations even though they do not qualify for the tip credit.
The proposed regulation would have defined cash tips as tips paid in a cash medium of exchange, including by cash, check, credit card, debit card, gift card, tangible or intangible tokens that are readily exchangeable for a fixed amount in cash (such as casino chips), and any other form of electronic settlement or mobile payment application that is denominated in cash. The Final Rule made a few changes to this definition, clarifying that cash tips: (a) include amounts paid in foreign currency; but (b) exclude digital assets (i.e., any digital representation of value which is recorded on a cryptographically secured distributed ledger or similar technology).
Finally, the Final Rule emphasized that an amount is not a qualified tip if, based on all relevant facts and circumstances, the amount represents a recharacterization of wages or payments for goods or services. Such indicia of an improper recharacterization may include: (a) a reduction in the charge for services coinciding with a corresponding increase in the cash tip reported; (b) a significant shift in historical tipping or payment practices between the payor and the tip recipient; (c) the payor of the cash tip is the tip recipient's employer; and/or (d) the tip recipient has a direct ownership interest in the payor.
The OBBBA requires employers to include on the Form W-2: (a) the total amount of cash tips reported to the employer, including tips received in cash, charged, or under a tip-sharing arrangement (in Box 12 using code "TP"); and (b) the employee's occupation code(s) (in new Box 14b). The early release draft of the IRS instructions for the 2026 Form W-2 indicates that: (a) employers will be able to enter up to two codes for each employee; (b) if tips were received in more than two occupations, the employer will be required to enter just two of them; and (c) if any tips were received in a nonqualifying occupation, then "000" must be input as one of the codes.
Employers should prepare now to ensure that they are ready to comply with their tax reporting obligation.
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Authors
Robert W. Pritchard
Shareholder
Pittsburgh
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Original text here: https://www.littler.com/news-analysis/asap/internal-revenue-service-publishes-final-rule-no-tax-tips-deduction
[Category: BizLaw/Legal]
Kilpatrick Attorneys Recognized in Business North Carolina's 2026 Power List
ATLANTA, Georgia, May 13 -- Kilpatrick Townsend and Stockton, a law firm, issued the following news release on May 12, 2026:
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Kilpatrick Attorneys Recognized in Business North Carolina's 2026 Power List
NORTH CAROLINA - Kilpatrick announced today that Business North Carolina has once again named Kilpatrick's Winston-Salem Office Managing Partner Steve Berlin, Employee Benefits Team Lead Lois Colbert, and Raleigh Office Managing Partner Ford Robertson to the 2026 Power List.
The 2026 Power List is based on nominations, source interviews, considerable research, and years of experience covering
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ATLANTA, Georgia, May 13 -- Kilpatrick Townsend and Stockton, a law firm, issued the following news release on May 12, 2026:
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Kilpatrick Attorneys Recognized in Business North Carolina's 2026 Power List
NORTH CAROLINA - Kilpatrick announced today that Business North Carolina has once again named Kilpatrick's Winston-Salem Office Managing Partner Steve Berlin, Employee Benefits Team Lead Lois Colbert, and Raleigh Office Managing Partner Ford Robertson to the 2026 Power List.
The 2026 Power List is based on nominations, source interviews, considerable research, and years of experience coveringNorth Carolina's business community from the magazine's unique statewide perspective.
Business North Carolina profiles each 2026 Power List honoree:
Steve Berlin: An experienced environmental litigator, Berlin has worked about 40 years at Kilpatrick's Winston-Salem office, where he is Managing Partner. In February, he joined the national Keep America Beautiful Board of Directors. He received the N.C. Bar Association's Citizen Lawyer Award in 2023 for his longtime advocacy of the arts. He serves on the UNC School of the Arts Board of Trustees and chairs the Board of the Arts Council of Winston-Salem and Forsyth County. The Atlanta-based law firm has about 650 attorneys, including 60 in Winston-Salem, 36 in Raleigh, and five in Charlotte.
Lois Colbert: Colbert has spent her 33-year career focusing on employee benefits, joining Kilpatrick in 1993. She leads the national firm's employee benefits practice group. An author and editor of several professional publications and frequent speaker on employee benefits and equity compensation, Colbert has been consistently recognized by Super Lawyers, Best Lawyers in America(R), and other industry journals for her expertise in employee benefits and executive compensation.
Ford Robertson: Robertson joined Kilpatrick's Raleigh office in 2004 and became its Managing Partner in 2017. The N.C. Bar Association recognized him with its Citizen Lawyer Award last year. He practices in all areas of commercial real estate, with a focus on development, leasing, and joint venture formation. He helped attract the United States Golf Association's second headquarters to Pinehurst. Robertson's real estate expertise consistently lands him on top lawyers lists by industry publications. He is a member of the Board of Directors for the Boys & Girls Club of Wake County and Communities in Schools.
Click here (https://issuu.com/businessnc/docs/business_north_carolina_power_list_2026) to read Steve, Lois, and Ford's columns on pages 91, 92, and 100, respectively.
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About Kilpatrick
Kilpatrick is trusted counsel to the world's most innovative companies. To serve our ground-breaking clients, we strive to be at the forefront of client service and on the cutting edge of law and technology. With recognized strength in the technology sector and a full range of service offerings, we deliver practical, business-centric solutions built upon strong and enduring connections.
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Original text here: https://ktslaw.com/en/insights/news/news%20release/2026/5/kilpatrick%20attorneys%20recognized%20in%20business%20north%20carolinas%202026%20power%20list
[Category: BizLaw/Legal]
Duane Morris Publishes the Insurance Class Action Review - 2026
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, May 13 (TNSrep) -- Duane Morris, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Duane Morris LLP Publishes the Insurance Class Action Review - 2026
CHICAGO--Duane Morris is pleased to announce the publication of its new industry-focused eBook, the Insurance Class Action Review - 2026. Focusing on the growing wave of class action litigation confronting the insurance industry, the Insurance Class Action Review - 2026 is a comprehensive examination of the legal, regulatory and strategic developments reshaping collective litigation in the insurance sector.
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PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, May 13 (TNSrep) -- Duane Morris, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Duane Morris LLP Publishes the Insurance Class Action Review - 2026
CHICAGO--Duane Morris is pleased to announce the publication of its new industry-focused eBook, the Insurance Class Action Review - 2026. Focusing on the growing wave of class action litigation confronting the insurance industry, the Insurance Class Action Review - 2026 is a comprehensive examination of the legal, regulatory and strategic developments reshaping collective litigation in the insurance sector.
Classaction litigation has become one of the defining forces affecting insurers today, influencing everything from claims handling and underwriting practices to cybersecurity exposure, artificial intelligence deployment and climate-related coverage disputes. The Insurance Class Action Review - 2026 offers an in-depth analysis of these emerging trends and the evolving defense strategies insurers must consider in an increasingly complex litigation environment.
Designed for legal professionals, executives and compliance leaders, the Insurance Class Action Review - 2026 serves as both a strategic road map and a day-to-day reference guide. Written by Duane Morris partners Gerald L. Maatman, Jr. and Jennifer A. Riley, with contributions from members of the Class Action Litigation and the Insurance and Reinsurance Industry Group, the new eBook provides a broad array of analysis and information from their extensive experience in defending class action litigation in this industry.
"The class action mechanism is unparalleled among procedural rules in terms of its impact on the American legal system," Maatman explains. "Its capacity to exponentially expand potential damages has transformed class litigation into one of the most powerful and consequential risks facing corporate defendants."
The publication explores how insurers operate within uniquely complicated legal and regulatory frameworks that often vary significantly across jurisdictions, creating fertile ground for nationwide and multistate class litigation. It also examines the increasingly sophisticated approaches used by both plaintiffs' counsel and corporate defendants in addressing arbitration provisions, class action waivers, data governance and claims administration. The publication further analyzes how digital transformation, catastrophic weather events, inflationary pressures and evolving healthcare and labor markets are intensifying scrutiny of insurer practices and expanding litigation exposure across the industry.
Developed as a practical resource for insurers, corporate counsel, litigators and risk management professionals, the Insurance Class Action Review - 2026 is designed to help organizations better understand and prepare for the increasingly high-stakes world of insurance class action litigation.
Bookmark or download (https://online.flippingbook.com/view/213818920/) the Insurance Class Action Review - 2026.
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About Duane Morris
Duane Morris LLP provides innovative solutions to today's multifaceted legal and business challenges through the collegial and collaborative culture of its more than 900 attorneys in offices across the United States and internationally. The firm represents a broad array of clients, spanning all major practices and industries. Duane Morris has been recognized by BTI Consulting as both a client service leader and a highly recommended law firm.
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Original text here: https://www.duanemorris.com/pressreleases/duane_morris_publishes_insurance_class_action_review_2026_0526.html
[Category: BizLaw/Legal]
