The administrative agencies are having a busy week! In addition to the DOL issuing an updated rule on the salary basis to be overtime exempt, on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission voted 3-2 on its long-awaited non-compete
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Employment LawScene Alert: DOL Issues Final Overtime Rule with Significant Salary Threshold Increase
By Erica Reib
Under the Fair Labor Standards Act, non-exempt employees are entitled to overtime pay at 1.5 times their regular rate for all hours worked in a workweek in excess of 40. In order to be considered exempt, an employee must be…
A Beginner’s Guide to Trademarks: Part One—Trademark Basics
What is a Trademark?
A trademark can be any mark representing words, phrases, symbols, designs, or a combination of these that identifies your goods or services. In practice, the most common trademarks are business names and logos. Trademarks accomplish several…
Employment LawScene Alert: Biden Proposed Budget Has Labor and Employment Signals
By Erica Reib
On March 11, 2024, President Biden released the Budget of the U.S. Government for Fiscal Year 2025. Although this proposed budget is only a proposal and unlikely to pass either the House or the Senate as currently drafted, it does…
Wisconsin Expands Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit
Wisconsin families received a significant boost with the recent signing of Assembly Bill 1023. The bill was signed into law by Governor Tony Evers on Monday, March 4, 2024. This groundbreaking legislation, effective immediately for the 2024 tax year,…
Harmony of Legacy: A 12-Day Estate Planning Celebration (Days 9 to 12)
By Kerry Dwyer
Important Update for PayPal and Venmo Users: IRS Postpones 1099-K Reporting Requirement!
The IRS recently made a significant decision that could impact users of platforms like PayPal’s Venmo and Etsy. It has chosen to delay a requirement set by a 2021 law, which mandates companies to send tax forms (1099-K) to customers…
Harmony of Legacy: A 12-Day Estate Planning Celebration (Days 5 to 8)
By Kerry Dwyer
To continue our holiday series “Harmony of Legacy: A 12-Day Estate Planning Celebration,” we share with you four more days. In case you missed our first few verses, you can find them here.
Day 5: Five Golden Rings =…
Navigating the Corporate Transparency Act: A Must-Read for Every Business Owner
Effective January 1, 2024, the Corporate Transparency Act will apply to a significant number of United States business entities and owners. This pivotal legislation is not just another regulatory hurdle; it marks a significant shift in how businesses operate in…
Harmony of Legacy: A 12-Day Estate Planning Celebration (Days 1 to 4)
By Kerry Dwyer
Day 1: A Partridge in a Pear Tree = The Foundation of Your Estate Plan
Welcome to our “12 Days of Christmas” Estate Planning Series. On the first day, let’s start with the basics of how to protect your family…