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Federal Estate Tax Exemption Update: Planning for the 2025 Reduction
Federal Estate Tax Exemption: Planning for 2025
November 21, 2024
You know the saying, “Behind every successful woman is herself?” While that’s undoubtedly true, every bold entrepreneur knows it doesn’t hurt to have a savvy partner in her corner. As a woman-owned business proudly certified by the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council, partnering with other remarkable female founders is not just an honor—it’s part of our mission. One such founder is Olga Sagan, owner of Seattle’s iconic Piroshky Piroshky Bakery, who continues to take bold leaps in growing her business. As we gather around the table this Thanksgiving season, there’s no better time to reflect on the partnerships and collaborations that empower women entrepreneurs to thrive together.
Supporting Bold Businesswomen: How Equinox and Piroshky Piroshky Share a Recipe for Success
November 20, 2024
The new amendments extend beyond gender, now barring pay discrimination based on membership in any protected class. Protected classes under the 2024 EPOA include age, sex, gender, marital status, race, national origin, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, presence of a disability, and more. This is a major development for employers, as the law now requires that pay equity be ensured across a wide spectrum of protected classes.
Updates to Washington’s Equal Pay Act and Opportunities Act: What Employers Need to Know
October 21, 2024
Women understand that brewing success is a collective effort. By fostering an atmosphere of collaboration, women leaders encourage creativity and innovation, leading to solutions as unique and satisfying as a custom coffee blend. This synergy often results in groundbreaking ideas and strategies that push businesses forward. “Behind every successful woman is a tribe of other successful women who have her back.” – Unknown
Brewing Success: Celebrating Women Who GO BOLDLY in Business
October 21, 2024
2024 [Case Study] Construction Subcontractor
Case Study (Construction): Discover how a Family-Run Construction Subcontractor Reinforced Their Legal Framework and Boosted Compliance!
September 26, 2024
Scattered school supplies and workbooks falling out of an open backpack, lie on the asphalt of the schoolyard against the background of a boy's feet on a soccer ball.
Planning for 2025: The Business Version of a Schoolyard Rebellion
September 18, 2024
LEGAL UPDATE:  Texas Court Rules on Federal Noncompete Ban
LEGAL UPDATE: Texas Court Rules on Federal Noncompete Ban
August 21, 2024
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has issued the final regulations for the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), which came into effect on June 18, 2024. The PWFA expands workplace protections for employees with pregnancy or childbirth-related conditions, offering broader protections than the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
LEGAL UPDATE: EEOC’s final regulations for the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act
August 20, 2024
Athletes Need a Coach, Businesses Need General Counsel. For small business owners, this evolving legal landscape resembles an Olympic event in itself—requiring constant adjustment, strategic thinking, and quick responses. All athletes work with a coach to help give advice, talk strategy, and adapt their training to remain competitive. Businesses are no different.
Expect Regulatory Easing – and More Uncertainty 
August 20, 2024
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