Internet Sweepstakes Tax Challenged in Federal Court
Updated: 2010-04-29 23:46:32
Given the gaming industry’s aggressive litigation strategy against criminal sanctions, it seemed only a matter of time before internet sweepstakes operators responded similarly to the growing number of municipal privilege license taxes imposed on their businesses. That time has arrived. Last week lawyers for the “Mt. Airy Business Center” filed a complaint in federal court alleging that the city of Kannapolis violated the [...]
Members of elected and appointed boards often disagree with each other. That can be considered to be a good thing – perhaps a sign that the board represents different points of view and reflects the various perspectives of its constituents. Sometimes, though, relations become strained. The disagreement becomes hostility and interferes with the board’s effectiveness. [...]
It is budget season. And, once again, local government officials face tough decisions about how to balance their annual budgets—Raise taxes and fees? Curtail services? Delay projects? Cut personnel? If my volume of phone calls is any indication, however, the “million dollar” question for many county officials involves determining a county’s responsibility for funding its [...]