Federal Ban on Noncompetition Agreements Still on Hold
The Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) 2024 attempt to ban most noncompete agreements has been tied up in legal challenges and has now been delayed again. After multiple court orders and appeals, the FTC has asked for more time to decide whether it even wants to keep defending the rule.
Big Changes in Kentucky Workplace Safety
Kentucky’s Division of Occupational Safety and Health (KY OSH) is what is known as a “state plan”, meaning Kentucky adopts and enforces its own safety standards, largely independent of federal OSHA. However, effective June 27, 2025, the safety standards required by KY OSH have been amended to align with the standards imposed by the federal OSHA.
Department of Labor No Longer Doubling Down on Damages in Wage and Hour Administrative Proceedings
Under the FLSA, a company that has been found to have violated the law’s minimum wage and overtime requirements may be liable for not only the unpaid wages, but also an additional equal amount in liquidated damages.
With the issuance of a new Field Assistance Bulletin on June 27, 2025, the DOL announced changes to damages in wage and hour administrative proceedings.
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act: Estate and Income Tax Reforms
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), passed with slim majorities in Congress and signed into law by President Trump on July 4, 2025, represents a sweeping reform of U.S. tax policy. The OBBBA builds on the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) while introducing new provisions. This article provides a focused summary of the OBBBA’s changes to estate and income tax laws, highlighting their impact on taxpayers and planning considerations.