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On November 15, 2024, a federal judge in Texas effectively blocked a Department of Labor (DOL) rule that would have made about 4 million more salaried workers eligible for overtime pay.

On November 8, 2024, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) overturned almost 40 years of precedent in its decision, Siren Retail Corp d/b/a Starbucks. This decision overruled Tri-Cast, Inc., 274 NLRB 377 (1985) and reshaped the test utilized in determining the lawfulness of employer communications to employees concerning unionization efforts.

With the release of Notice 2024-80, the IRS has announced the cost-of-living adjustments for pension plans and other related items for the 2025 tax year.

On August 23, 2024, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit vacated the U.S. Department of Labor’s “80/20” rule, which involves tipped wages covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act.

On Tuesday, August 20, 2024, a federal court issued a nationwide injunction against the Federal Trade Commission, precluding it from enforcing its April 23, 2024 final rule purporting to ban non-compete agreements against most employees in the United States.

On July 17, 2024, Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro signed into law the Fair Contracting for Health Care Practitioners Act, Act 74-2024 (Act), which introduces significant changes to the contractual and employment conditions for certain health care practitioners in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. The Act becomes effective on January 1, 2025.

Mergers and acquisitions among insurance agencies and brokers in the United States and Canada totaled 300 in the first half of 2024.

Texas court puts FTC's noncompete ban on hold as of July 3, 2024.

Frequently asked questions regarding employee benefits.

The U.S. Department of Education recently issued a final rule affecting Title IX regulations, which goes into effect on August 1, 2024.

On April 23, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) released its final rule concerning non-competition agreements, which has broad and sweeping implications.

On April 23, 2024 the Department of Labor (DOL) announced a final rule that will increase the current salary threshold required to be exempt from overtime, effective July 1, 2024.

When meeting with an elder law attorney, it is important to come prepared with relevant information and documentation to make the most of your time. Here is a general checklist of items you should bring to an appointment with an elder law attorney.

This article provides a general summary of the Corporate Transparency Act and its requirements and is not intended to, and does not, provide legal, compliance or other advice to any specific individual or entity. Please reach out to your contact at Knox McLaughlin Gornall & Sennett, P.C. for assistance regarding the application of the Corporate Transparency Act to your specific situation.

The New Year serves as a natural point for reflection and goal-setting. One reset can include planning for your future through estate planning and elder law considerations. Here are 7 reasons why it is important.