This summer, employers in all sectors planned for a seismic shift in the use of non-compete agreements to limit employees’ competitive post-employment conduct. In January 2023, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) issued a proposed rule banning…
On October 22, 2024, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (the “CFPB”) released its final rule (the “Rule”) on Personal Financial Data Rights under Section 1033 of the Consumer Financial Protection Act. The Rule requires data providers to make…
Time is running out for your business to comply with the Corporate Transparency Act (“CTA”). If your business is subject to the CTA and it does not comply, severe penalties could be imposed against the company and those who should have reported…
On November 1, 2024, the Internal Revenue Service issued Notice 2024-80 announcing the cost-of-living adjustment (“COLA”) applicable to pension and retirement plan dollar limitations for the 2025 calendar year.
New for 2025 and courtesy of SECURE…
On October 14, 2024, the National Labor Relations Board (“NLRB” or “Board”) issued a press release announcing a spike in both the number of union election petitions and unfair labor practice charge filings in fiscal year (“FY”) 2024.
Union Election…
As we previously reported, CMS issued a Final Rule implementing certain requirements in the Affordable Care Act regarding the disclosure of ownership, managerial and other information for Medicare and Medicaid participating nursing facilities. Most…
1. Indiana Governor’s Race
Indiana’s marquee statewide race is the gubernatorial contest featuring US Senator Mike Braun (R), former Superintendent of Public Instruction Jennifer McCormick (D), and Donald Rainwater (L). Braun’s top priorities are…
For commercial contractors with projects valued in the tens, hundreds, or millions of dollars, getting paid is where the “rubber hits the road.” A mechanic’s lien can be a vehicle for securing payment – but it doesn’t automatically turn into…
With today’s ongoing workforce development challenges, businesses constantly seek innovative and effective ways to attract, incentivize, or otherwise retain top talent. In certain cases, a business may wish to reward an executive or employee or…
A federal district court awarded $43 Million dollars in damages for trademark infringement in an infringement and contract dispute suit. The district court determined that profits of an affiliate could be disgorged as damages under the Lanham Act…
Restrictive covenants in Indiana have long been a topic of litigation and debate for health care providers, private practices, and health systems. Historically, and before there were statutory restrictions for physician non-competes, there is a long…
Effective July 31, 2024, health care providers will be subject to “disincentives” for committing information blocking. As codified under the 21st Century Cures Act, information blocking is when an “actor” (e.g. health care provider) interferes with…
