On December 26, 2024, the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit vacated the stay of the preliminary injunction and once again enjoined enforcement of the reporting rule and the CTA “in order to preserve the constitutional status quo while the merits panel considers the parties’ weighty substantive arguments.”
Potential Changes Coming to Minnesota’s Sick and Safe Time Law
John Bisanz, Jr.
Every business owner knows that clarity of purpose is essential for a company to be successful. Knowing and articulating why you do what you do enables management and staff to collaborate, innovate, and find new and better ways to conduct business.
Don’t Wait Until the Holidays to Unwrap: Corporate Transparency Act Reporting Begins January 1, 2024
Scott Emery | Sequoia L. Butler
Important Update: On December 4, 2024, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas issued a nationwide preliminary injunction against the enforcement of the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), citing that the CTA and its reporting requirements are likely unconstitutional. Read our most recent article on the subject here. Starting January 1, 2024, the…
Eco-Conscious Rest: The Intersection of Green Burials and Minnesota Law
Lloyd Stern
In the ever-evolving realm of estate planning, it’s crucial to be attuned not only to legal intricacies but also to cultural shifts and environmental considerations. As more individuals are opting for sustainable and eco-friendly practices in life, so too are they looking to extend these choices into their final rest. Henson Efron is committed to…
Paycheck Protection Program Fraud: How Whistleblowers Can Combat Fraud and Obtain Substantial Rewards Using the False Claims Act
Court Anderson | Benjamin (Ben) Hamborg | Eric Friske
The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), established under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, served as a vital lifeline for countless small businesses, individuals, and nonprofit organizations during the COVID-19 pandemic. With a staggering $813.7 billion allocated to the program, it offered essential financial assistance to those impacted by the global crisis. However,…
Minnesota Bans Non-Compete Agreements: Impact on Employers and Employees
Benjamin (Ben) Hamborg | Eric Friske
On May 16, 2023, Minnesota passed a law banning non-compete agreements in employment contracts, echoing similar measures adopted in other states limiting such restrictive covenants. Although generally broad in scope, the ban, slated to take effect on July 1, 2023, does not extend to non-competition provisions associated with the sale of a business, well-crafted customer…
The FTC’s Proposed Ban on Noncompete Clauses: Implications for Businesses and Workers
Eric Friske | Benjamin (Ben) Hamborg
On January 5, 2023, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) proposed a new rule that would ban the use of noncompete clauses in employment contracts. A public forum will be held on February 16, 2023, examining the proposed rule, which will serve as a supplement to the FTC’s prior request for members of the public to…