Oregon has enacted HB 4127, also known as the Warehouse Worker Protection Act, which takes effect on January 1, 2025. The new law introduces critical protections for warehouse workers, particularly those working under strict quotas in e-commerce and large distribution centers. Key Provisions of the Oregon Warehouse Worker Protection Act – Transparent quota requirements: Employers... View Article
New developments again on the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA). The court has reversed its previous decision, and filing is suspended pending further litigation. Given the ongoing uncertainty, we suggest companies that have not yet filed be ready to file quickly if the injunction is lifted or overturned. It’s important to keep an eye out for... View Article
UPDATE: New developments again on the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA). On December 26, the court reversed its previous decision, and filing is suspended pending further litigation. Read on the latest update here. On December 23, 2024, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals reinstated the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), reversing an earlier nationwide injunction that had paused... View Article
As we approach the end of 2024, the impending reduction of the federal estate and gift tax exemption continues to be a key consideration for estate planning. The current exemption levels, set by the Tax Cuts & Jobs Act of 2017, remain at historically high levels of $13.61 million per individual and $27.22 million for... View Article
