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  • Children’s Harbor Boat Parade Watch Party Presented by Bernheim Kelley Injury Lawyers Raises Funds for Foster Teens

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    FORT LAUDERDALE, FL, UNITED STATES, January 5, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — The holiday spirit came alive as the community gathered for Children’s Harbor’s Boat Parade Watch Party Presented by Bernheim Kelley Injury Lawyers, held at the iconic Shooters Waterfront restaurant in Fort Lauderdale. The event offered an unforgettable evening of festive cheer and waterfront magic.

    Attendees filled both indoor and outdoor seating areas while enjoying an all-you-can-eat feast, open bar, and a prime view from the restaurant’s waterfront. Guests were able to watch the lively boats, decked out in seasonal decor, cruise along the Intracoastal Waterway as part of the Seminole Hard Rock Winterfest Boat Parade route. Most importantly, the spotlight shone brightly on the impactful work Children’s Harbor does for the families in our community.

    “At Bernheim Kelley, we believe our work doesn’t stop with legal advocacy — it extends to uplifting the young people and families who make South Florida the place we’re proud to call home,” said Jesse Bernheim, Founding Partner, Bernheim Kelley Injury Lawyers. “Nights like this reflect what’s possible when a community rallies around its most vulnerable youth. We’re grateful to support Children’s Harbor and the life-changing resources they provide.”


    Everyone who attended in support of Children’s Harbor played a vital role in helping to support and equip teens affected by trauma and abuse through the resources offered at the organization. Children’s Harbor is a nationally accredited nonprofit organization that provides safe shelter to teens in foster care while strengthening families in our community. With its main campus in Pembroke Pines, its services include free in-home counseling to prevent children from entering foster care and a Maternity Home program for safe intergenerational living for teen mothers.

    “We’re incredibly thankful for everyone who came to support Children’s Harbor. We also thank our sponsors for this event, including our presenting sponsor, Bernheim Kelley Injury Lawyers,” said Tiffani Dhooge, President and CEO of Children’s Harbor. “It was truly such a fun time, and it’s nights like these that fuel our mission to continue reaching higher for our kids!”

    Children’s Harbor has been a sanctuary of hope and healing for children for over 27 years, made possible through the generous support of community members, donors, and sponsors like Bernheim Kelley Injury Lawyers. Proceeds from the event directly fund the materials and resources that Children’s Harbor provides. Together, these efforts aim to empower teens to grow into healthy, educated, and productive adults.

    Presenting Sponsor: Bernheim Kelley Injury Lawyers

    For more information about Children’s Harbor, call (954) 252- 3072 or visit childrensharbor.org.

    About Children’s Harbor:

    Established in 1996, Children’s Harbor is a nationally accredited child welfare organization with a mission to help strengthen families who are struggling in our community, while providing safe shelter and support to teens in foster care so that they may grow into healthy, educated and productive adults.

    With the belief that children should feel safe, that family is worth fighting for and that cycles can be broken, Children’s Harbor provides a harbor of hope and healing for children who have been impacted by the trauma of child abuse. The main campus in Pembroke Pines provides a supportive family environment for teenagers in foster care and their younger siblings. The family support services program prevents kids from coming into foster care by providing free in-home counseling and support to families who are struggling in the community. Additionally, Brown’s Harbor is a supportive housing community dedicated to serving young adults, aged 18-23, who have aged out of the foster care system. These young adults are provided with affordable housing and the wrap-around support and independent living programs necessary to help them overcome their trauma and navigate through the early stages of adulthood.

    To learn more about Children’s Harbor and the difference we are making in the lives of children affected by trauma and abuse, please visit childrensharbor.org.

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  • Smart Banner Hub Launches StrokeSense — Handwriting to Stroke-by-Stroke Animated Video With Auto Colors

    The first platform using DBSCAN-based point reconstruction to capture authentic handwriting and replay it as smooth, color-coded animated video.

    Handwriting is procedural — it’s not just what you write, but how you write it. StrokeSense makes that process teachable and shareable for the first time.”

    — Ashwin Spencer, Founder & CEO, Smart Banner Hub LLC

    BEAVERTON, OR, UNITED STATES, January 5, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — Smart Banner Hub today announced the launch of StrokeSense, a generative animation platform that records how text is written and replays it exactly as it was created — stroke by stroke, in the correct order, for any language or script.

    Unlike traditional handwriting tools that rely on pre-recorded videos, fonts, or predefined stroke libraries, StrokeSense captures a user’s actual writing motion as ordered point data and generates a precise animated replay of the writing process. Each stroke is automatically assigned a distinct color, making the construction sequence visually explicit without any manual editing.

    No other tool on the market provides this capability.

    “Handwriting is procedural — it’s not just what you write, but how you write it,” said Ashwin Spencer, Founder & CEO, Smart Banner Hub LLC. “StrokeSense captures that process and makes it teachable, replayable, and shareable for the first time.”

    From Static Text to Observable Writing Process

    Handwriting instruction is fundamentally procedural, yet most digital tools present writing as a static outcome rather than a dynamic process. A 2024 study in Frontiers in Psychology demonstrated that handwriting activates far more elaborate brain connectivity patterns than typing, with widespread theta and alpha wave activity linked to memory formation and learning. A 2021 study on Chinese character instruction found that “stroke-appearing” animations — where learners watch strokes being formed in sequence — resulted in significantly higher attention and learning outcomes compared to static or stroke-disappearing models.

    Yet current tools still lack the ability to capture authentic, non-templated writing.

    StrokeSense addresses this gap by preserving the act of writing itself.

    Users write freely — in any language, script, or style — using a mouse, tablet, or touchscreen. The platform records the writing trajectory and generates a smooth animation that faithfully reproduces stroke order, direction, and flow. Each stroke is visually distinguished by color, allowing learners to clearly observe letter formation step by step.

    This approach makes the writing process observable, repeatable, and shareable — something static worksheets and fixed videos cannot provide.

    Built for Teaching, Learning, and Reuse

    StrokeSense is designed as an enabling tool for educators, learners, and content creators.

    Key applications include:

    ▪️ Language and literacy instruction, including non-Latin scripts such as Chinese, Arabic, Hindi, and Hebrew
    ▪️ Stroke-order demonstrations for early learners
    ▪️ Special education and motor-planning support
    ▪️ Educational content creation for lessons, courses, and tutorials
    ▪️ Personal and professional handwriting visualization, such as signatures or instructional examples

    Because animations are generated from captured writing data rather than recorded video, handwriting is rendered procedurally during the creation session, allowing precise stroke-level speed control and flexible styling before export for presentations, eLearning materials, and digital platforms.

    Technical Capabilities

    ▪️ Three color modes: Auto Colors (unique color per stroke), Single Color, or Custom palette
    ▪️ Continuous speed control (2 seconds minimum, up to 120 seconds depending on complexity)
    ▪️ Export formats: MP4 or WebM (with transparent background support)
    ▪️ Four canvas presets: 16:9 (YouTube/presentations), 4:3 (tablet), 1:1 (Instagram), 10:9 (compact)
    ▪️ Apple Pencil support with palm rejection on iPad

    A Growing Market for Handwriting Instruction

    In 2024, California joined more than 20 other U.S. states in mandating cursive instruction for elementary students. As schools reintroduce handwriting into curricula, educators need effective tools to demonstrate stroke formation in hybrid and digital environments. StrokeSense meets this need without requiring video editing skills, animation software, or manual stroke-by-stroke color coding.

    Generative, Not Predefined

    StrokeSense requires no external stroke database. All animations are generated directly from user-supplied writing using Smart Banner Hub’s proprietary Clustrolin™ DBSCAN Creative Engine — which applies density-based clustering algorithms to transform raw input into smooth, ordered point sequences — making the platform language-agnostic and adaptable to any script, symbol, or personal style.

    Pricing and Availability

    StrokeSense is available now at smartbannerhub.com.

    ▪️ Single animation: $4.99
    ▪️ Volume pricing available — contact ashwin@smartbannerhub.com

    The Smart Banner Hub Platform

    StrokeSense joins Smart Banner Hub’s expanding ecosystem built on two proprietary engines:

    CREATE — Powered by Clustrolin™
    Transform content into living mathematical animations. Watch your creations draw themselves point-by-point.

    ▪️ Typography Studio Pro — Text to animated or static art
    ▪️ Portrait Studio — Self-drawing portraits from photographs
    ▪️ Doodle Animation Studio — Freeform hand drawings that redraw
    ▪️ Signature Studio — Email signatures (quantum-safe or standard)
    ▪️ StrokeSense Studio — Stroke-order handwriting animations
    ▪️ Video E-cards — Animated greetings

    SECURE — Powered by Clustrauth™
    Authenticate documents with quantum-safe cryptography that survives beyond 2055.

    ▪️ Quantum Auth Forge — Post-quantum document authentication
    ▪️ ML-DSA + Ed25519 hybrid cryptography (NIST FIPS 204 compliant)
    ▪️ SHA3-256 quantum-resistant hashing

    About Smart Banner Hub

    Smart Banner Hub is a technology company based in Beaverton, Oregon, pioneering mathematical creativity and quantum-safe authentication. The company developed two breakthrough engines: Clustrolin™, the world’s first DBSCAN Creative Engine for mathematical animations, and Clustrauth™, the first consumer-accessible post-quantum authentication engine. Featured on AP News and 200+ media outlets.

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  • South Florida Fair Announces Shiner Law Group as Naming Rights Partner for Expo Center

    South Florida Fair Announces Shiner Law Group as Naming Rights Partner for Expo Center

    WEST PALM BEACH, FL, UNITED STATES, January 5, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — The South Florida Fair is proud to announce a landmark partnership with Shiner Law Group, which has acquired the naming rights to the fair’s prominent Expo Center. Effective immediately, the facility will be officially known as the Shiner Law Group Expo Center.

    This multi-year agreement reflects Shiner Law Group’s ongoing commitment to the South Florida community and its support of local events, economic development, and cultural initiatives. Business partnerships play an integral role to nonprofit organizations, including the South Florida Fair, in helping to offset costs for its guests.

    “We are excited to partner with the Shiner Law Group and welcome them as the new naming partner of our Expo Center,” said Matt Wallsmith, president & CEO of the South Florida Fair & Palm Beach County Expositions, Inc. “Their dedication to serving the South Florida community aligns perfectly with our mission, and we look forward to a successful collaboration.”

    The Shiner Law Group, a leading personal injury law firm founded in South Florida, views this partnership as an opportunity to further invest in the region it serves.

    “Over the years countless families – including my own family – have created many great memories at the South Florida Fairgrounds,” said David Shiner, founding attorney of the Shiner Law Group. “Having our name on the Shiner Law Group Expo Center is a meaningful opportunity to give back and invest in a place that brings our community together. We share the fair’s dedication to service, integrity, and community spirit, and we look forward to a strong, long-term partnership.”

    Conveniently located in West Palm Beach, Florida, the South Florida Fairgrounds is home to the annual South Florida Fair and a variety of events throughout the year in the Expo Center. With a combined 84,750 square feet of versatile floor space, the Expo Center at the South Florida Fairgrounds attracts shows such as the Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Auction, the Outdoor Expo, RV shows, home shows, expansive boat shows and other high-traffic events that include the annual Palm Beach County School District’s graduations. The center’s versatile facilities offer a range of spaces suitable for trade shows, expos, festivals, private parties, corporate functions, and more. The Shiner Law Group Expo Center also offers ample parking for events, with 6,000 spaces available.

    About Shiner Law Group

    Shiner Law Group is a Florida-based personal injury law firm dedicated to representing individuals and families harmed by negligence. With a strong focus on client advocacy, community involvement, and results-driven representation, the firm serves clients throughout South Florida and across the state.

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  • Phil Liberatore, CPA and Tax Advocate, Warns IRS Tech Shakeup Could Disrupt Key Taxpayer Services

    What Taxpayers Should Know About How Internal Staffing Shifts May Affect IRS Processing and Responsiveness

    LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, January 5, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — The Internal Revenue Service’s decision to move approximately 1,000 information technology employees out of its technology division is being described by tax professionals as more than a routine internal restructuring. According to Phil Liberatore, Founder of IRS Problem Solvers and a CPA with extensive IRS expertise, the shift could have real and immediate consequences for taxpayers, particularly regarding refunds, audits, and customer service.

    “The IRS may call this an internal adjustment, but the lack of detail matters. When changes this big happen without a clear explanation, taxpayers are often the first to feel delays, confusion, and disruption, well before the IRS explains why,” Liberatore says.

    Liberatore points out that most taxpayers are unaware of how deeply technology is embedded in nearly every IRS function. From processing tax returns and issuing refunds to selecting audits and maintaining online taxpayer accounts, IT teams form the backbone of the agency’s operations. Disruptions at this level rarely remain isolated.

    “When you move people around this quickly, systems don’t run as smoothly. Updates take longer, bottlenecks build, and taxpayers end up waiting longer for refunds or getting stuck in ‘processing’ with no clear answers,” Liberatore explains.

    Audit activity may also be affected. Many audits are triggered through automated systems that rely on accurate data modeling and system oversight. When those systems are reconfigured or understaffed, taxpayers may see inconsistent enforcement, false audit flags, or prolonged audit resolution timelines, particularly impacting middle-income earners and small businesses.

    Customer service is another area at risk. IRS phone systems, online portals, and transcript access tools depend heavily on IT support. Staffing disruptions can result in longer call wait times, website outages, and conflicting information from IRS representatives.

    “The timing is what makes this especially concerning. The IRS is still working through pandemic-era backlogs while modernizing aging systems and expanding digital services. Instability during this transition can amplify existing problems and push them well beyond the current tax season,” Liberatore notes.

    As a CPA and tax advocate, Liberatore advises taxpayers to file early when possible, maintain thorough documentation, and plan for potential delays—particularly those who rely on refunds for essential expenses.

    “IRS decisions don’t stay internal,” Liberatore concludes. “When technology shifts inside the agency, taxpayers feel the effects first. Staying informed is critical.”

    About Phil Liberatore

    Philip L. Liberatore, CPA, is a premier IRS problem solver with more than 40 years of experience navigating IRS operations, procedures, and negotiations. With a deep background in IRS management, he has helped thousands of individuals and businesses resolve tax challenges ranging from routine matters to complex cases. Widely respected for his negotiation skills, Phil is a trusted voice in the tax industry and is frequently featured on radio programs and in national publications, where he translates complex IRS issues into clear, practical guidance. He is also the author of God, Money and You, reflecting his belief that true financial resolution restores peace of mind.

    To learn more about Phil Liberatore and his work helping taxpayers resolve IRS challenges, visit www.liberatorecpa.com
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  • Leading Foster Care Expert Dr. John DeGarmo Addresses 10 Ways to Fix Foster Care for 2026

    The longer a child spends in care, the more anxiety the child may experience due to separation. Agencies need to place more emphasis upon permanency of family for a child.”

    — Dr. John DeGarmo

    ATLANTA, GA, UNITED STATES, January 5, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — While the Trump Administration has made positive strides with the Fostering the Future for American Children and Families Executive Order, the nation’s foster care system continues to struggle on many levels. Mental health issues threaten today’s children, agencies are understaffed, and more children are in crisis.

    “I often tell legislators, there should be a sense of urgency, as these are children, not goods and services” says Foster care expert Dr. John DeGarmo, founder/director of The Foster Care Institute, and a TEDx Talk presenter. “If we want to reform foster care, we must address the following issues.” Dr. DeGarmo suggested the following:

    1 Strengthen Families
    States need to invest in prevention services that help keep families together, keeping children out of care, and focus on family reunification if possible. Before a child is placed into foster care, agencies and families should work together in an attempt at keeping the child within the family, if possible. More mental health, substance abuse treatment, support, and services are needed so birthparents can have access to treatment services they need.

    2 Time Spent in Care.
    The average amount of time a child spends in foster care is 20 months, though that number can be significantly lower or higher, depending upon the child’s situation. The longer a child spends in care, the more anxiety the child may experience due to separation. Whether it is reunification, adoption, or other options, agencies need to place more emphasis upon permanency of family for a child.

    3 Better Placement Matching
    Agencies need to take all necessary steps to better ensure that the child is placed in a home that provides the needed resources, support services, and care that a child needs, and that it is a good fit for both the child and the foster family.

    4 Trauma Assessments
    When a child is placed into a foster care home, foster families may not be completely aware of how trauma has affected the child. For foster families to be fully prepared and equipped to help the child, a trauma assessment needs to be made on each child placed within 10 days of being placed into foster care, and the information shared with the foster families.

    5 Therapy
    Mental health issues continue to increase for all children. For children in foster care, issues from anxiety can manifest themselves in several ways. Professional therapy and counseling on a continuing basis, both while in foster care, and afterwards is critical for the well-being of the child. In addition, foster parents should also have access to professional therapy and counseling services.

    6 Sustained Funding
    Child welfare agencies struggle to recruit and retain foster parents. More funding needs to be allocated, to better recruit new foster parents, provide much needed training and support services for foster parents, hire more case workers, aid youth aging out of care, support family preservation efforts, and better pay for case workers and child welfare workers.

    7 Training and Support
    States should better assess the needs of both the training and support services that foster parents are required to have and ensure that foster parents are equipped to help children who struggle with mental health issues on an ongoing basis.

    8 Support Case Workers
    Agencies must ensure that their caseworkers are safe and not at risk. In addition, caseworkers are overworked, overwhelmed, under resourced, under paid, and understaffed. Today’s case workers need to be given more time, more funding, more resources, and more understanding from the public, from the courts, and from foster parents.

    9 Invest in Lived Experience
    Many youth who have aged out of care have vital insight and experience that can help shape reform. States should involve youth who have aged out foster care in policymaking as well as potential leadership roles.

    10 Faith-based help
    Faith-based organizations have an opportunity to truly impact the foster care system in a positive way. Hosting a local foster parent association and support group is one such way a faith-based organization can serve foster parents. Another way is to serve as a location for family visitations. In addition, faith-based groups can host clothes closets for children and youth in care.

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  • GSA Equipment Expands Heavy Equipment Inventory with Rippa R32-3 Mini Excavator

    This machine demonstrates outstanding performance and stability, making it ideal for landscaping, utility work, foundation digging, and a wide range of construction applications.”

    — Adam Nichols

    BARBERTON, OH, UNITED STATES, January 5, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — GSA Equipment is proud to announce the addition of the Rippa R32 Mini Excavator to its growing lineup of heavy-duty construction equipment. The 3.0-ton mini excavator represents a significant expansion into the compact excavation market, offering contractors and property owners a powerful, feature-rich solution at an accessible price point.

    The Rippa R32-3 combines performance and operator comfort in a compact package. Powered by a reliable 25-horsepower Kubota V1505 diesel engine, the excavator delivers professional-grade digging power while maintaining excellent fuel efficiency. The fully enclosed, air-conditioned cab ensures operator comfort during extended work sessions in any weather conditions.

    “We’re excited to bring the Rippa R32-3 to our customers,” said Adam Nichols. “This machine demonstrates outstanding performance and stability, making it ideal for landscaping, utility work, foundation digging, and a wide range of construction applications.”

    Key Features:

    – Full air-conditioned operator cab
    – 25hp Kubota V1505 diesel engine
    – Boom swing capability for enhanced maneuverability
    – Telescopic chassis for versatility
    – Two-speed travel system
    – Load-sensing three-pump hydraulic system
    – Factory-mounted LED work lights
    – 3.0-ton operating capacity

    The Rippa R32-3 is now available at GSA Equipment’s Barberton location for $25,999 – a significant savings from the original price of $34,888. Financing options are available with payments starting at just $619 per month for qualified buyers, including programs for customers with less-than-perfect credit.

    GSA Equipment offers nationwide shipping options and serves contractors and equipment users throughout Ohio, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Indiana, and Kentucky.

    For more information, specifications, or to schedule a demonstration of the Rippa R32-3 Mini Excavator, contact GSA Equipment at (330) 825-2307 or visit www.getmowers.com.

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    GSA Equipment, located in Barberton, Ohio, is a premier dealer of commercial and residential lawn equipment, construction machinery, and mini trucks. With knowledgeable staff, certified technicians, and a commitment to excellence, GSA Equipment provides the experience customers want, the service they expect, and the quality they deserve.

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  • HACQAH Announces Upcoming Image Library Designed for Behavioral Health and Healthcare Environments

    Healthcare Art Consulting (HACQAH) has announced plans to launch a curated digital image library later this month.

    Over the years, we’ve seen how often design teams are asked to make fast decisions about artwork in spaces where those decisions carry real weight…”

    — Sara Beth Joyner – Owner of HACQAH

    DALLAS, TX, UNITED STATES, January 5, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — Healthcare Art Consulting (HACQAH) has announced plans to launch a curated digital image library later this month, developed with behavioral health settings at the forefront and intended for use across a wide range of healthcare environments.

    The library emerged from HACQAH’s ongoing work in behavioral health facilities, where art is not simply aesthetic but deeply connected to how a space feels, functions, and supports individuals in care. In these environments, imagery can play a role in reducing anxiety, supporting emotional regulation, and creating a sense of safety.

    “Over the years, we’ve seen how often design teams are asked to make fast decisions about artwork in spaces where those decisions carry real weight,” said Sara Beth Joyner – Owner of HACQAH. “This library grew out of that reality. It reflects the questions we’re already being asked and the care that those environments deserve.”

    The forthcoming collection includes fine art, abstract imagery, landscapes, botanical compositions, and select pop art, each reviewed through an evidence-based, EDAC-informed lens. The curation process considers visual complexity, symbolism, and emotional response, with particular attention to avoiding overstimulation or unintended triggers common in behavioral health settings.

    While the collection is grounded in behavioral health needs, it has also been shaped to translate across broader healthcare spaces, including hospitals, outpatient clinics, and administrative environments. The goal is to provide imagery that supports calm and clarity wherever care is delivered.

    Rather than functioning as a traditional stock library, the platform reflects HACQAH’s consulting approach: intentional, restrained, and informed by real-world clinical and design considerations. Additional details, including access and licensing information, will be shared when the platform officially launches.

    About HACQAH
    Healthcare Art Consulting (HACQAH) works with healthcare systems and design teams to integrate art thoughtfully into behavioral health and healthcare environments. The firm’s approach balances evidence-based design, clinical awareness, and practical implementation.

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  • Trex Earns Sixth Consecutive America’s Most Trusted® Outdoor Decking Brand Recognition

    Study evaluates trust perceptions across nine of the nation’s most recognized and frequently considered decking brands.

    NEWPORT BEACH, CA, UNITED STATES, January 5, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — Lifestory Research today announced the results of its 2026 America’s Most Trusted® Outdoor Decking Brand Study, with Trex earning the top position as the most trusted brand among consumers evaluating outdoor decking products for their homes. The 2026 recognition marks the sixth consecutive year Trex has been named America’s Most Trusted® outdoor decking brand, reflecting sustained consumer confidence in the company’s product performance, durability, and long-term value.

    The study findings are based on responses from 5,278 individuals across the United States who reported actively shopping for outdoor decking within the past 12 months. Participants evaluated the brands they encountered during the purchase consideration process, providing insight into how consumers weigh quality, reliability, and design characteristics when selecting decking materials. Because the study focuses on the most widely recognized and frequently considered decking brands, the results offer a meaningful view of current shopper sentiment across the national marketplace.

    Trex led the 2026 rankings with a Net Trust Quotient Score of 112.7 and a five-star rating, finishing ahead of Deckorators, TimberTech, ChoiceDek, NovaWood, Envision, TruGrain, Duradek, and Fiberon. These brands represent the companies most commonly sought by consumers across a variety of composite, engineered, and specialty decking materials, providing the competitive context in which trust perceptions are formed. While several brands earned positive trust ratings, Trex remained the clear leader in consumer confidence for 2026.

    For more information, visit the study page: https://www.lifestoryresearch.com/2026-americas-most-trusted-outdoor-decking-brands.

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  • From Coding to Security: AI Software Development to Rule in 2026

    AI is advancing the software development sector helping businesses in 2026 to refine their software strategies and stay competitive.

    Businesses collaborating with professional AI-driven software development companies are grabbing new opportunities to scale in the digital era.”

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  • American College of Tax Counsel Files Amicus Brief with Supreme Court

    The constitutionality of California’s Special Rule and similar provisions in other states’ income tax regimes is among the most impactful and pressing issues in multistate taxation today.”

    — Michael J. Desmond, President of the American College of Tax Counsel

    ROCHESTER, NY, UNITED STATES, January 5, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — The American College of Tax Counsel (the “College”) announces the filing on December 31, 2025 of an amicus brief with the United States Supreme Court in the case of State of Florida (“Florida”) v. State of California and Franchise Tax Board of California (“California”), No. 22O163. Because it believes that the Supreme Court should hear and decide this case to bring much-needed clarity to an important, underlying issue of multistate taxation, the College supports Florida’s motion with respect to invoking the Supreme Court’s original jurisdiction over disputes between or among states. However, the College takes no position on the merits of Florida’s requested remedy.

    Background

    On October 28, 2025, Florida filed a motion for leave to file a bill of complaint and proposed bill of complaint in the United States Supreme Court challenging a California corporate income tax apportionment regulation (the “Special Rule”), alleging that the regulation unconstitutionally discriminates against out-of-state commerce.

    Under established constitutional norms for multistate taxation, when a corporation generates business income in multiple states, each state may tax the portion reasonably related to the activities conducted within that state. In broad terms, under the single-sales factor approach employed by California and many other states, a corporation’s income tax liability to the state is determined by multiplying the total apportionable business income by the percentage of total sales occurring within the state. However, the Special Rule in California carves out substantial, infrequent sales such as facility sales, patent sales, or sales of affiliate stock from the numerator and denominator of the California sales factor while still including the income and gain from those sales in the California tax base of apportionable business income. Florida challenges this feature of California’s apportionment regime on the grounds that the Special Rule severs the constitutionally required relationship between the tax base and in-state activities and, in doing so, imposes constitutionally impermissible extraterritorial taxation.

    Various state appellate and supreme courts, having analyzed provisions similar to California’s Special Rule, are divided on the constitutionality of such provisions.

    The College’s Brief

    The College’s amicus brief supports Florida’s motion to file a bill of complaint in the Supreme Court, so that the Supreme Court can review and decide the constitutional questions presented regarding fair apportionment and factor representation, which bear on predictability and uniformity in multistate taxation. In the College’s view, a decision by the Supreme Court would clarify the fairness norms of a permissible state appointment formula and resolve the split decisions among the state courts that have ruled on this issue.

    The College’s brief in this case was prepared and filed by Lynn A. Gandhi and Elizabeth (Nevle) Gallio, of Foley & Lardner LLP. Thanking the drafters for their work on the brief, Michael J. Desmond, President of the College, noted that “the constitutionality of California’s Special Rule and similar provisions in other states’ income tax regimes is among the most impactful and pressing issues in multistate taxation today; only a decision by the United States Supreme Court can resolve the split among state courts and bring needed clarity to the area.”

    About Amicus Briefs

    A brief by Amicus Curiae (“friend of the court”), known familiarly as an amicus brief, allows a person or organization with a strong interest in or important views on the subject matter of a case to file a brief explaining those views and urging the court to rule in a manner consistent with those views. Amicus briefs are often filed in cases of broad public interest and are filed with the permission of the court.

    About the American College of Tax Counsel

    The American College of Tax Counsel, founded in 1981, is a nonprofit association of tax attorneys in private practice, law, business, and graduate school teaching positions, and government, who are recognized for their excellence in tax practice and their substantial contributions and commitment to the legal profession. One of the chief purposes of the College is to provide a mechanism for input by tax attorneys into the development of U.S. tax laws and policy. A Board of nineteen Regents serves as the governing body of the College, with one regent drawn from each of the thirteen federal judicial circuits, plus two at-large positions. The Board is rounded out by the four members of its Executive Committee—President, Vice President, Secretary-Treasurer, and Immediate Past President. The College can be found online at http://www.actconline.org.

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