On April 23, 2024, by a vote of 3-2, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) adopted a Final Rule (“Rule”) that imposes a comprehensive ban on non-compete agreements for nearly all U.S. workers. The Rule is slated to go into effect 120 days after publication, though it is already facing legal challenges, making its ultimate implementation […]
On March 1, 2024, a U.S. District Court in Alabama held[1] that the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) is unconstitutional as a matter of law. In its ruling, the District Court explained that the CTA and its requirements exceed any authority granted to Congress. What does this mean going forward? As of right now, nothing has […]
Part 1: Understanding the Basics The Corporate Transparency Act is a landmark federal law that will significantly impact businesses and individuals by putting the onus on businesses to become more transparent about their ownership structures. The Act aims to enable law enforcement agencies to detect and prevent financial crimes more effectively. Throughout this four-part series, […]
The Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) yesterday proposed a federal rule that would prohibit companies from making or enforcing non-competition clauses with their workers. If implemented, this rule would have a significant impact on businesses and employees across the country. In its Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, the FTC proposed a rule that would classify non-competition clauses […]
Effective January 1, 2023, business entity law changes are coming for limited liability companies (LLCs) in Wisconsin. Governor Tony Evers recently signed 2021 Act 258, which adopts a more standard set of LLC laws similar to those LLC laws already used by 23 other states. Act 258 is a step towards the modernization of Wisconsin’s […]
Are you a licensed health care provider who sees any uninsured or self-pay patients? Do you operate a health care facility, like an ambulatory surgical center or federally-qualified health center? Are you a health care provider who provides care at a hospital or other facility that is in-network with more insurance plans than you are? […]
With Election Day less than a week away, it is a great time to review Wisconsin law allowing employees time off from work to vote on Election Day. Wisconsin’s law on this is found at Wisconsin Statute §6.76, which provides the following rights and obligations: Eligibility: To be eligible for time off for voting, an […]
With Election Day quickly approaching on Tuesday, November 3rd, this is a great time to make sure that you are all set to cast your ballot – whether you decide to do so in person at your polling site, or with an absentee ballot. Here is some information to get you started: To find your […]
On November 3rd, we will vote in the next Presidential election. Depending on the outcome of this election, there is a possibility that the estate tax exemption will be reduced. We want to alert you to this potential change in case you have any questions or would like to update your estate plan. While there […]
Under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (“FFCRA”) passed in March, private employers of fewer than 500 employees are generally required to allow employees up to 12 weeks of partially paid leave if needed to care for their minor children whose school or place of care is closed or unavailable due to the pandemic and […]