Australia's Results Decline in the Latest Corruption Perceptions Index
February 24, 2026
Australia’s drop in the latest Corruption Perceptions Index highlights growing integrity and governance risks amid a broader global decline. What does this mean for organizations, and how can leaders use CPI insights to strengthen risk management and compliance?
IRS Provides Practical Roadmap for 100% Depreciation of Qualified Production Property (Notice 2026-16)
February 23, 2026
On February 20, 2026, Treasury and the IRS released Notice 2026-16, providing interim guidance on the new 100% special depreciation allowance for qualified production property (QPP) under Internal Revenue Code §168(n).
Tariff Turbulence: SCOTUS Invalidates IEEPA Powers for Imposing Global Tariffs
February 20, 2026
In a 6-3 decision released on February 20, 2026, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a landmark decision in Learning Resources Inc. v. Trump (consolidated with Trump v. V.O.S. Selections Inc.) ruling that President Trump does not have the authority to use the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) of 1977 to impose sweeping global tariffs.
