Author: Jordan Neubauer

Post Haste: Why Reform of the US Postal Service is a Matter of Urgent National Concern

in Analysis, Budget & Appropriations, Federal Legislation, Legislative Oversight

President Trump has been antagonistic to the United States Postal Service since the early days of his administration. In his plan for government reorganization, he called for the privatization of the post office. He has tweeted that the post office should charge Amazon more to deliver packages. Most recently, he has threatened to veto COVID-19 […]

Tagged: Boston University Law School, Boston University School of Law, BU Law, Congress, Postal Accountability Enhancement Act of 2006, Postal banking, Postal Service, Sen. Gillibrand, Trump, Universal Right to Vote by Mail Act of 2009, USPS, vote by mail

Making Big Tech Pay Their Share: The Taxation of Digital Advertising in Maryland

In sharp contrast to the bevy of tax incentives offered to Amazon as part of a bid for the so-called “HQ2,” Maryland has charted a path towards taxation of technology companies as part of its commitment and obligation to its residents. This move to hold large companies accountable for the money they derive from Maryland […]

Tagged: Amazon, Big Tech, Boston University, Boston University Law School, Boston University School of Law, digital taxation, First Amendment, Maryland, Permanent Internet Tax Freedom Act, PITFA, taxation, technology companies