Disinterest in reopening communication channels active under President Obama indicates a continuing deterioration in ties between the world's two biggest economies.
Federal agencies are drafting rules to identify threats to government programs, assets, and liabilities; reduce risks to the nation's financial stability; and bolster disclosures of climate risk.
Despite a Twitter-user outcry, and loss of value for some cryptocurrency-related assets, market observers point out that this matches IRS treatment of cash transactions.
As criminal charges for underpayment of workers becomes increasingly common, employers should consider working with outside counsel to analyze their wage-related compliance.