Changes to the enforceability and reporting requirements of the Corporate Transparency Act are evolving monthly! In this blog post, Hilger Hammond attorneys Jill Miller and Ron Reynolds track, evaluate, and explain these changes in real-time and provide legal insight into how they could affect your business operations.
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New Legal Challenges to FTC Non-Compete Ban
On August 20, 2024, a federal district judge in Texas issued a ruling blocking implementation of the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) Rule banning non-compete agreements on a nationwide basis; concluding that the FTC lacked statutory authority to promulgate the Rule. Learn more about what this ruling means for Michigan businesses and how you can ensure you’re prepared.
Michigan Minimum Wage & Employee Paid Leave Initiatives Ruled Unconstitutional
On August 31, 2024, the Michigan Supreme Court issued a significant decision that will have a major impact on employers for both minimum wage and employee paid leave. Here, we condense and simplify the 7 main components of the decision and provide counsel on what businesses should do next.
Federal Trade Commission Issues Ban on Employee Noncompete Agreements
On April 23, 2024, the FTC banned employer noncompete agreements with limited exceptions. Learn more about its business impact here.
2024 FTC Update Would Ban Non-Compete Agreements
Learn about the upcoming 2024 FTC Non-Compete Ruling including: basics of non-competes, legalities and how it could affect your business.
Corporate Transparency Act – 2024 Update
Don’t Be Caught Off Guard! The 2024 Federal Update to the Corporate Transparency Act Will Affect All Businesses Owners and Requires Action.
FAR Rule TikTok Ban for Contractors Working on Government Projects
On June 2, 2023, the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Council published an interim rule prohibiting the presence and use of the social media app TikTok and any successor application or service developed or owned by ByteDance Limited. This ban applies to federal contractors and subcontractors...
ABC’s of 1031 Exchange
Learn the ins-and-outs of 1031 exchanges and how to maximize your tax savings in real estate.
Automation Bias and Discrimination in the Hiring Process
Learn more about the Automation Bias and Discrimination in the Hiring Process By Attorney Andy Hilger Hiring decisions are time consuming, expensive, and important. Some employers are either using or considering using artificial intelligence (AI) and automation to streamline the process. These...
Michigan COVID-19 Gatherings And Mask Order To Be Rescinded
Effective Tuesday, June 22, 2021, MDHHS’s June 1st Gatherings and Mask Order will be rescinded. All indoor and outdoor capacity restrictions will be removed, and MDHHS will no longer require residents to wear a face mask during indoor gatherings. BUT note that MIOSHA’s COVID-19 Emergency Rules,...