The Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) “Final Rule”, which would have banned certain non-compete agreements beginning on September 4, 2024, has been indefinitely set aside. On August 20, 2024, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of…
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As we approach the end of 2024, the deadline for nearly 32 million companies to comply with their reporting obligations under the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) is right around the corner. As we first reported at the beginning of this year, the CTA…
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Last year, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) submitted a report to the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) advising the federal government to reschedule marijuana as a Schedule III substance under the Controlled Substances Act (CSA). T…
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The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) recently announced a final rule to help employers properly classify workers as either independent contractors or employees under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The rule, which went into effect on March 11, 202…
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TikTok’s high-profile contract dispute with Universal Music Group (UMG) highlights how the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is impacting the business community. What can small business owners learn about AI from the dispute? With its vast databa…
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Are You and Your Company Impacted by the Corporate Transparency Act? The answer is probably yes, so you should pay careful attention to the information below. The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network of the United States (FinCEN) has set forth stiff…
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Under the Americans with Disabilities Act Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), state and local governments, businesses, and nonprofit organizations generally must allow service animals to accompany people with disabilities, including work…
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A new Michigan law aims to curb the financial exploitation of senior citizens and other individuals. The law allows broker-dealers or investment providers to delay disbursement of funds or other transactions if the dealer or provider suspects that a…
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Business owners thinking about leasing property may wish to negotiate the lease’s terms and conditions before finalizing the deal. That’s because most landlords are willing to work with business owners. After all, they do not want a vacancy in th…
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Keeping up with corporate records should be near the top of every business owner’s annual to-do list. That’s because proper recordkeeping helps business owners maintain the corporate veil of protection he or she may need against lawsuits and cred…
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