Washington Update: Senate Confirms Third Republican FTC Commissioner
On April 10, the Senate voted 50-46 along party lines to approve the nomination of Mark Meador for Commissioner at the ...
Washington Update: Legislators Re-introduce the Consensual Donation and Research Integrity Act
On April 3, Representatives Gus Bilirakis (R-FL-12) and Lizzie Fletcher (R-TX-07) along with Senators Thom Tillis (R-NC) and Chris Murphy ...
Washington Update: Legislation Introduced to Aide Funeral and Burial Expenses
On March 31, Congressman Kevin Hearn (R-OK-01) introduced H.R. 2436, The Funeral Coverage Act that would allow funeral and burial expenses to be ...
Washington Update: Treasury Department Announces No Corporate Transparency Filing Requirements for U.S. Companies
If you’ve been watching the tennis match of the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) which has been going back and forth ...
Washington Update: CTA Deadline Extended, More Changes Ahead
In the latest development regarding the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), reporting requirements are back in effect after the court lifted ...
Washington Update: USPS Updates Requirements for Shipping Cremated Remains
Effective March 1, 2025, the United States Postal Service (USPS), the only option for shipping cremated remains, is updating its shipping requirements ...
Washington Update: CTA Compliance – Fifth Circuit’s Latest Decision
It's truly the holiday season, with gifts being exchanged, returned, and even rescinded. In the spirit of surprises, the Fifth ...
Washington Update: Federal Trade Commission Announces Bipartisan Rule Banning Junk Ticket and Hotel Fees
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced its final Junk Fees Rule to eliminate deceptive pricing practices, specifically in live-event ticketing and short-term lodging industries. (You can ...
Washington Update: Corporate Transparency Act Halted… For Now
A recent ruling by the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas has halted the enforcement of the ...
Washington Update: FTC Undercover Phone Sweep Report
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently released its report, "Calling for Information About Funeral Pricing: An FTC Staff Review of ...
Washington Update: Federal Court Halts DOL Overtime Rule: Now What?
Background On November 15, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas ruled that the Department of Labor ...
U.S. Department of Labor Finalizes New Overtime Payment Requirements
It's been a busy week in Washington, D.C., with significant developments impacting the deathcare profession. The United States Department of ...
