A federal district court in Texas has issued a ruling of considerable importance regarding the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), affecting approximately 32.6 million existing businesses across the United States. The court has granted a...
In a recent legal development, a federal court halted the Federal Trade Commission's (“FTC”) Non-Compete Rule, which aimed to make most non-compete agreements unenforceable. The FTC's Non-Compete Rule, which had been set to take effect on...
Northwest Indiana Business Magazine Has Announced Best of Business Awards 2024. Each year, the magazine surveys their readers asking them to vote for the best businesses throughout Northwest Indiana and Greater South Bend / Mishawaka. The...
Background On April 23, 2024, the Wage and Hour Division of the Department of Labor (DOL) issued its final rule regarding the executive, administrative, and professional (EAP) and the highly compensated employee (HCE) exemptions under the Fair...
On April 23, 2024 the Federal Trade Commission announced a significant development that could impact your business, specifically regarding your employment contracts and policies. The FTC rule, if successfully enacted, could bring about...
What is the EEO-1 Component 1 Report? Since 1966, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (the “EEOC”) has required employers to submit workforce demographic data (“EEO-1 Report”) on an annual basis. Within these EEO-1 Reports,...
Beginning January 1, 2024, the Corporate Transparency Act (the “Act”) went into effect. Under the Act, all entities formed or registered to do business in the United States will either need to: Confirm they qualify for an exemption from the...
If you are looking for lawyers who can help you with drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts and agreements, BCC is your smart choice. Our team of experienced and qualified lawyers can assist you with various types of contracts and...
In today's fast-paced and competitive business world, companies face numerous legal challenges on a daily basis, even when it may not seem obvious. From contract negotiations to intellectual property issues, regulatory compliance, and...
Northwest Indiana Business Magazine Has Announced Best of Business Awards 2023. Each year, the magazine surveys their readers asking them to vote for the best businesses throughout Northwest Indiana and Greater South Bend / Mishawaka. The...
Background Under the Bankruptcy Code, 11 § U.S.C. 547(b)(4)(A) provides that, with a few exceptions, a trustee in bankruptcy may avoid any transfers of an interest in the debtor’s property that is made on or within 90 days before filing the...