Why is my Delaware tax bill so high?
It’s that time of year when Delaware corporations start receiving franchise tax notices for annual taxes due by March 1st. Business owners may be shocked to see the total amount due for their corporation but they shouldn’t panic; they could owe significantly less than they think. Delaware has two methods for calculating annual franchise taxes: …
Go Vote
In the United States, the average turnout hovers between 50-60% of the population. In 2000, roughly 50.3% of the eligible voting age population showed up at the polls. In 2016, roughly 55.5% of the eligible voting age population showed up at the polls. In 2016, the 55% VAP turnout put the US at 26th out …
What’s Odin Law & Media Playing (Fall 2020)
As a law firm with several video game attorneys on staff, everyone is a gamer in their own right. Here’s what we’ve been playing this fall: Brandon Huffman, Attorney & Founder Luigi’s Mansion 3 by Nintendo (Nintendo Switch), Call of Cthulhu (Tabletop) As we get closer to Halloween, my son and I are getting closer to finishing the …
Legislative Update: AB 2257 is now California law – now what?
Eight months after the enactment of AB 5, California’s Employee Classification law, employers are once again having to re-evaluate the status of their California employees. Earlier this month, California’s Governor signed AB 2257 into law, which carves out additional exceptions for industry freelancers. Background on AB 5 & AB 2257 AB 5, or the “gig …
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Announcement: New Odin Law Attorney Joins Staff
We’re excited to issue a warm welcome to Stephanie Fields, our newest Attorney. Stephanie Fields, Attorney Stephanie’s practice focuses on startups and small businesses, from formation to exit events and everything in between. As a former grant reviewer at NC IDEA and a former advisor at the Small Business Center of North Carolina, she’s passionate about …
Brandon J. Huffman to Present at PAX Online 2020
On Saturday, September 19th, Brandon J. Huffman will be presenting at PAX Online 2020 along with Yan Perng (Associate General Counsel, NCSOFT), Ryan Black (Partner, DLA Piper), Angelo Alcid (Cloud Partner Contracts Manager, Google), Genie Doi (Of Counsel, ESG Law), and Matt Dobill (Associate, Frankfurt, Kurnit, Klein & Selz). The topic will be: Ask Game …
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Brandon J. Huffman to Present at Pocket Gamer Connects Helsinki Digital 2020
On Monday, September 14th, Brandon J. Huffman will be presenting at Pocket Gamer Connects Helsinki Digital 2020 along with Yan Perng (Associate General Counsel, NCSOFT), Ryan Black (Partner, DLA Piper), Angelo Alcid (Cloud Partner Contracts Manager, Google) and Matt Dobill (Associate, Frankfurt, Kurnit, Klein & Selz). The topic will be: Panel: Ask a Lawyer! Everything You’re Afraid to …
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What California Employers Need to Know about Newly Classified Employees, Part 2
This post and the previous post outline the employers’ responsibilities to new employees under California state law as this year, California employers are finding themselves having to treat former independent contractors as employees. This not only applies to employers physically operating in California but also any employer who has workers located in the state. (1) Provide …
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What California Employers Need to Know about Newly Classified Employees
In the aftermath of the 2018 Dynamex decision and its subsequent codification in AB5 (the “gig workers bill”), California employers are finding themselves having to treat former independent contractors as employees under California state law. This not only applies to employers physically operating in California but also any employer who has workers located in the …
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