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 ...
CTA Compliance Update: 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It's truly the holiday season, with gifts being exchanged, returned, and even rescinded.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 ...
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 read ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
FTC Finalizes Rule on Noncompete Agreements: Implications for ICCFA Members
On April 23, 2024, the United States Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced the finalization of a significant rule governing noncompete ...
Reps. Ferguson and Sanchez Introduce the Funeral and Cemetery Trust Modernization Act
Earlier this week, U.S. Representatives Drew Ferguson (R-GA-3) and Linda Sanchez (D-CA-38) introduced H.R. 5251, the Funeral and Cemetery Trust Modernization Act, ...
ICCFA Files Comments on FTC Proposed Rule Banning Non-Compete Agreements
As we reported in February, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has proposed a new rule that would basically ban all ...
