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- Eighth Circuit Vacates FTC’s “Click-to-Cancel” Rule Just Days Before It Was Set to Take Effect
- Can Back-of-House Employees Participate in a Tip Pool?
- Corporate Transparency Act No Longer Requires Reporting for U.S. Companies and U.S. Persons
- Michael Boxerman Selected to 2025 Franchise & Dealership Super Lawyers List
- Nationwide Injunction Blocks Enforcement of the Corporate Transparency Act: What Business Owners Need to Know
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Eighth Circuit Vacates FTC’s “Click-to-Cancel” Rule Just Days Before It Was Set to Take Effect
On July 8, 2025—just days before it was set to take effect—the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals struck down the FTC’s widely watched “Click-to-Cancel” Rule, formally known as the Negative Option Rule. The decision stopped the rule’s implementation across the … Continue reading
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Can Back-of-House Employees Participate in a Tip Pool?
Understanding Traditional and Nontraditional Tip Pooling If you operate a restaurant, you’ve likely wrestled with how to fairly compensate back-of-house staff while complying with wage and hour laws. Tip pooling and service charges can help—but each is governed by strict … Continue reading
Posted in Employee Handbook, Employment, FLSA, Minimum Wage, Restaurant, Wages
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Corporate Transparency Act No Longer Requires Reporting for U.S. Companies and U.S. Persons
On March 21, 2025, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) issued an interim final rule that significantly reduces reporting obligations under the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA). The rule exempts U.S. entities and U.S. individuals from filing beneficial ownership information (BOI) … Continue reading
Michael Boxerman Selected to 2025 Franchise & Dealership Super Lawyers List
Michael Boxerman has been selected to the 2025 Illinois Super Lawyers list for Franchise & Dealership Lawyers. Each year, no more than five percent of the lawyers in the state are selected by the research team at Super Lawyers to … Continue reading
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Nationwide Injunction Blocks Enforcement of the Corporate Transparency Act: What Business Owners Need to Know
On December 3, 2024, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas issued a preliminary injunction that halts enforcement of the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) and its beneficial ownership information (BOI) reporting requirements. This decision, which directly impacts … Continue reading
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Federal Court Blocks FTC’s Nationwide Noncompete Ban: What Employers Need to Know
In a big win for employers, a Texas federal court has blocked the FTC’s proposed ban on non-compete agreements across the United States. This ruling means that employers can continue to use non-competes under state laws, at least for now. … Continue reading
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How to Conduct Due Diligence Before Buying a Franchise
So, you’re thinking about buying a franchise? Franchising can be a fantastic way to dive into business ownership, providing the security of an established brand and proven business model. Before you take the plunge, however, it’s crucial to do your … Continue reading
Michael Boxerman Selected to Franchise & Dealership Super Lawyers List
Michael Boxerman has been selected to the 2024 Illinois Super Lawyers list for Franchise & Dealership Lawyers. Each year, no more than five percent of the lawyers in the state are selected by the research team at Super Lawyers to … Continue reading
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Enhancing Corporate Transparency: Corporate Transparency Act Takes Effect January 1st
The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) becomes effective on January 1, 2024. In an effort to reduce money laundering, the CTA requires “reporting companies” to disclose information about their “beneficial owners” to the US Department of Treasury Financial Crimes Enforcement Network … Continue reading
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FTC Requests Public Comment for Potential Updates to Franchise Rule
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has recently requested public comment on how franchisors exert control over their franchisees and their franchisee’s workers. The FTC’s aims to gather information on this issue and to potentially update the its Franchise Rule. In … Continue reading