The Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes (PATH) Act of 2015 passed both the House and Senate and has been signed into law. The new legislation affecting eligibility for 831(b) election for captives is effective for... read more
Small modifications made to 831(b) legislation, sent to House for vote
The tax extender package including changes to the 831(b) tax election utilized by small captives will be put to the House of Representatives tomorrow. These changes help to clarify congressional intent providing ongoing support for... read more...
Over 52,000 Pounds of Tyson Chicken Product Recalled
Over 52,000 pounds of Tyson Chicken are being recalled. The product “may be adulterated because of having an ‘off odor’ scent,” the USDA said in a press release. Over 52,000 Pounds of Tyson Chicken Product... read more
Expiring Tax Breaks Face Another Nail-Biter This Year
Congress is delaying the revival of a small-business tax break that lapsed in late 2014. Small business owners are feeling the pinch as the 2015 tax year is coming to an end and Washington has... read more...
Hounded Out of Business by Regulators
Since 2013, the cancer-screening company LabMD has been fighting meritless allegations from the Federal Trade Commission. On November 13, 2015 the FTC’s chief administrative-law judge dismissed the agency’s complaint but it was too late. The... read more...
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Payment-Information Data Breach
Starwood Hotels & Resorts said hackers stole customer credit-card and debit card information during a data breach that lasted nearly eight months and affected 54 locations, including a number of luxury properties. The breach was... read more...
Happy Thanksgiving from Oxford Risk Management Group!
May this Thanksgiving be a bountiful one in feast, friends, family and fun... read more
U.S. Auto Regulator Hits Takata with $70 Million Fine in Air-Bag Settlement
The Japanese air-bag manufacturer, Takata, agreed to the penalty for failing to alert the regulators in a timely manner to a timely defect in some air-bag inflaters that can cause them to explode and spray... read more...