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On March 3, 2022, Congress enacted the Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act (“EFAA”) which precludes employers from requiring employees to arbitrate disputes related to sexual assault or harassment. The EFAA amends the Federal Arbitration Act (“FAA”) to give individuals asserting disputes related to sexual assault or harassm...

At the start of a new calendar or fiscal year, business leaders and professionals face a critical opportunity to evaluate which practices, policies, and procedures drive value for their organizations. This is important to consider because many companies carry forward inefficient employees, inefficient processes, outdated technology, or obsolete business models simp...

The United States Patent and Trademark Office is increasing its filing fees for filing trademarks effective January 18, 2025. Our firm has adjusted its flat fees based on these price increases. Our new trademark fee schedule can be found here. We have not increased our search fees.The new filing fees are not only higher, they are more complex. The USPTO had ins...

[embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2fxyLVifat0[/embed]Transcript: How much can you expect your divorce to cost? That is a question that I get asked almost all the time in almost every case. And in each situation, the answer is different. But it's always the same in one respect, which is, I don't know how much it's going to cost. Unfortunately, what I ca...

The Arizona minimum wage increased from $14.35 per hour to $14.70 per hour. The latest increase will take effect on January 1, 2025, and will remain in effect until December 31, 2025. This means that Arizona employers will need to start paying the higher minimum wage ($14.70 per hour) for all hours worked after January 1, 2025. If employees are classified as tipped...

As we enter 2025, it's important to stay informed about the current federal estate and gift tax laws, including annual exclusion limits and significant changes anticipated by the end of this year. Annual Exclusion Amount The annual exclusion amount for gifts in 2025 allows individuals to give up to $19,000 per recipient without incurring gift tax or needing to fi...

Ending the year well can mean different things to different people. For some, it might mean achieving a personal goal or completing a major project. For others, it might mean spending time with loved ones or taking some time to rest and recharge. Regardless of what it means to you, there are some general tips that can help you end the year on a positive note:...

"In light of a recent federal court order, reporting companies are not currently required to file beneficial ownership information with FinCEN and are not subject to liability if they fail to do so while the order remains in force. However, reporting companies may continue to voluntarily submit beneficial ownership information reports." --FinCENThe Corporate Tr...

The Fifth Circuit has removed the nationwide injunction concerning Corporate Transparency Act reporting. The Fifth Circuit’s decision overrides the earlier nationwide relief granted by the district court.Litigation will continue in this matter, but, as of now, the CTA/BOI reporting requirements are active and enforceable. However, FinCEN has granted certain e...

Beginning in 2014, many of you probably read my blog regarding having a checkup for you and, if you have one, your business. This does not involve the doctor, but it does involve all the other professionals in your personal and business life. Based on positive feedback, I have made this an annual tradition. Some of you said “What a great idea! I am definitely go...