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01/30/2025

Recent court rulings have brought significant changes to the enforcement of the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA). Reporting companies are not currently required to submit beneficial ownership information to FinCEN, but this could change soon.
📌 Here’s what you need to know about the latest Corporate Transparency Act Updates and how they could impact your business: https://www.ccgattorneys.com/blog/corporate-transparency-act-updates/

Stay informed with the latest Corporate Transparency Act updates and learn how recent court rulings impact BOI reporting requirements.

01/15/2025

Kentucky Business Owners: How will the new medical ma*****na law affect your workplace?

New law effective Jan 1, 2025 preserves your right to maintain drug-free workplaces. Learn what rights and protections employers have under the new law:

Learn how the Kentucky medical ma*****na law impacts your business. Understand employer rights, workplace policies, and legal protections.

01/11/2025

Understanding trademark protection is crucial for your business success. Recent data shows that 60% of businesses encounter trademark conflicts requiring rebranding within their first three years of operation.

In our latest article, David Cooper, former USPTO Examining Attorney, shares insights on protecting your business name through proper trademark registration.

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Learn why a business name trademark is crucial for your company. Avoid costly legal disputes with guidance from a former USPTO examiner.

12/28/2024

LEGAL ALERT: Corporate Transparency Act Reporting Requirements Suspended

The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals has temporarily suspended the January 2025 deadline for beneficial ownership reporting under the Corporate Transparency Act. This decision impacts millions of businesses across the United States.
For detailed analysis of this development and its implications for your business, please read our latest update:

Latest court ruling suspends Corporate Transparency Act reporting requirements - AGAIN. What business owners need to know.

08/22/2024

A federal court in Texas struck down the FTC's newly adopted rule banning virtually all non-compete agreements. This ruling serves as a strong rebuke to agency overreach. Learn more here:

On August 20, 2024, a U.S Federal Court struck down the proposed FTC ban against non-compete agreements nationwide.

03/03/2024

Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) is declared unconstitutional in U.S. District Court case - for now. Learn more here:

Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) found unconstitutional by US District Court as it exceeds the Constitution’s limits on Congress’ power.

12/01/2023

We are excited to welcome Dayton Blair to the CCG family! Dayton earned his law degree from the University of Louisville School of Law where he was a member of the Moot Court Arbitration Team. During law school, Dayton served as an intern for the Honorable Charles Cunningham, at the Jefferson County Circuit Court. https://www.ccgattorneys.com/team/dayton-blair/

02/16/2023

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) proposed a new rule that, if made final, would amount to a near-total ban on the use of non-compete agreements.

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) proposed a new rule that, if made final, would effectively prohibit non-compete agreements.

04/15/2022

On March 22, 2022, the Kentucky Supreme Court rescinded a previous order requiring residential eviction proceedings be delayed 14 days. For Kentucky landlords, this marks a welcomed return to pre-COVID eviction procedures.

The Kentucky Supreme Court rescinded a previous order which required residential eviction proceedings be delayed 14 days.

04/08/2022

Kentucky's new NIL law allows collegiate athletes to profit from their Name, Image and Likeness. Learn more here:

Kentucky NIL law allows NCAA student athletes to earn compensation from the use of their Name, Image, and Likeness.

01/04/2022

Congratulations to the CCG attorneys named to the 2022 Kentucky Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists!

Commonwealth Counsel Group PLLC attorneys were selected for inclusion in the 2022 Kentucky Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists.

12/22/2021

On December 17, the Sixth Circuit lifted the stay on COVID-19 vaccine mandates for large employers. What does this mean for Kentucky employers? Learn more here:

On Friday, December 17, the U.S. Sixth Circuit dissolved a stay of the federal OSHA “vaccine-or-test” Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS).