Following last week’s enjoinment of the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) has announced that reporting companies are not currently required to file beneficial ownership information with FinCEN and are not subject to liability if they fail to do so while the order remains in force. Reporting companies may, however, continue […]
Late Tuesday afternoon (December 3, 2024), we learned that the U.S. District Court in Texas has enjoined the enforcement of the Corporate Transparency Act (the “CTA”) in part due to the question of whether the CTA is constitutional and beyond the powers instilled to Congress. For reference, this was decided in a case titled Texas […]
GKG Law’s Steve Fellman and Rich Bar were published by MedPage Today on October 24. Their article, “Professional Boards Take Heed,” can be seen in its entirety here and below. Op-Ed: Professional Boards, Take Heed Minimizing antitrust risks in light of recent rulings While 2020 has been fraught with uncertainty, at least one thing is quite […]
GKG Law Of Counsel Steve Fellman and Principal Rich Bar authored an article published by the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) on October 20. See complete article here and below. Is it a violation of antitrust law for a certification board to require approved continuing education for professionals who wish to maintain their certification? A federal […]
SURFACE TRANSPORTATION BOARD RISING TO FULL STRENGTH JUST AS BEGEMAN'S TERM CLOSES AND THE POLITICAL SEAS (POTENTIALLY) CHANGE. The United States Surface Transportation Board (STB) is on the verge of a significant transition. Coming changes are in the Board’s composition and the possible effects on its regulatory process. Rail transportation professionals should consider ways in […]
GKG Law Principal Katie Meyer authored an article published by the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) on September 24. See complete article here and below. Association HR staff should review policies and practices around hiring and termination to reduce the likelihood that implicit bias is influencing their process and leaving their staff less diverse. […]
The new normal developed in response to the coronavirus pandemic has radically changed the way that professional services are provided to consumers. For many professions, working remotely rather than in an office setting has become pervasive. Virtual physical exams have become commonplace in health care. Virtual education is the norm for students from preschool through […]
GKG Law Principal Tom Wilcox authored an article that published in the National Coal Transportation Association's September 10 On Track newsletter. Tom's article, "Changes Coming to the U.S. Surface Transportation Board" can be seen here and below. The United States Surface Transportation Board (STB) has had a very interesting tenure over the past two years, […]
The Small Business Administration’s management of the Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) Program under the CARES Act has had several issues. Katharine Meyer, a principal at GKG Law, examines the pros and cons of obtaining an EIDL, including the potential burdens of the collateral requirements and maintaining hazard insurance on that collateral. The Payroll […]
For most trade associations and professional societies, the coronavirus pandemic has resulted in major reductions in members' revenues. With retail stores closed and professional practices dependent on virtual meetings between professionals and clients/patients, nonessential industries and professions experienced devastating decreases in revenues. Now that the economy is reopening, members of trade associations and professional societies […]