Late last night, December 26, 2024, a Fifth Circuit Panel has reinstated the nationwide injunction blocking the enforcement of the Corporate Transparency Act (the “CTA”). In the order, the Court stated that “in order to preserve the constitutional status quo while the merits panel considers the parties’ weighty substantive arguments, that part of the motions-panel […]
Yesterday afternoon, December 23, 2024, we learned that the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit revived the immediate enforceability of the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA). The Fifth Circuit’s decision stayed the preliminary injunction issued on December 3, 2024, and allows the federal government to continue enforcing the CTA while litigation in Texas […]
Richard Bar, Rachel Amster Non-compete agreements, especially for high earners, remain in use and enforceable in most states despite a recent federal public policy debate which seems to disfavor them. The FTC’s Notice of Proposed Rulemaking earlier this year called into question the durability of certain restrictive covenants, including non-compete agreements. However, expectations about the […]
DOL Seeks Comment on Proposed Rule for Classifying Contractors and Employees The Department of Labor (DOL) is seeking comments regarding a proposed rulemaking that would make it more difficult for corporations and associations to classify some workers as independent contractors. The proposed rule would consider a number of factors in assessing workers’ roles, including whether […]
By: Kristine O. Little On August 4, 2021, the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) opened an expedited inquiry into ocean carrier surcharges. Eight ocean carriers (CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd, HMM, Matson, MSC, OOCL, SM Line, and Zim) have been asked to provide the FMC’s Bureau of Enforcement (BOE) with details about congestion or related surcharges that they have […]
As the world faces many unknowns and fears surrounding coronavirus (COVID-19), we want to assure our clients and contacts of GKG Law’s commitment to unwavering service and sound counsel. GKG Law has robust protocols in place to safeguard our attorneys, staff and their families, and also to ensure that our ability to serve clients continues […]
GKG Law Principal Katie Meyer was interviewed for and quoted in the Associations Now article "How to Create a Social Media Policy That Protects Your Association," which published on December 2. The article covers the legal issues that can arise with social media use and the importance of having strong social media policies for volunteers and employees. […]
Leading Washington, DC law firm GKG Law, P.C. announced today that Of Counsel Steven John Fellman, who has been practicing law for 58 years, and Principal Edward D. Greenberg, who has been practicing law for 52 years, will be retiring from full-time practice on December 31. Greenberg will remain of counsel at GKG Law in 2021, advising […]
Leading Washington, DC law firm GKG Law, P.C. announced today that after 58 years of practice, Trade & Professional Associations Practice Group Of Counsel Steven John Fellman will be retiring on December 31. GKG Law Principal and CFO Richard B. Bar will serve as the new direct point of contact for Fellman. “It is bittersweet […]
Leading Washington, DC law firm GKG Law, P.C. announced today that after 52 years of practice, Transportation, Trade & Logistics Practice Group Principal Edward D. Greenberg will be retiring from his full-time law practice on December 31. Greenberg will remain of counsel at GKG Law in 2021, advising the firm’s clients and partners as transportation-related […]