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Agent and Broker Mergers & Acquisitions - First Half 2024

Mergers and acquisitions among insurance agencies and brokers in the United States and Canada totaled 300 in the first half of 2024.

BREAKING: Federal Court Partially Blocks FTC’s Non-Compete Rule

Texas court puts FTC's noncompete ban on hold as of July 3, 2024.

FAQs on Employee Benefits: Qualified and Non-Qualified Retirement Plans

Frequently asked questions regarding employee benefits.

FTC Announces Final Rule on Non-Competes

On April 23, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) released its final rule concerning non-competition agreements, which has broad and sweeping implications.

DOL Finalizes Rule to Increase Salary Threshold for Overtime Eligibility

On April 23, 2024 the Department of Labor (DOL) announced a final rule that will increase the current salary threshold required to be exempt from overtime, effective July 1, 2024.

Corporate Transparency Act: New Reporting Requirements

This article provides a general summary of the Corporate Transparency Act and its requirements and is not intended to, and does not, provide legal, compliance or other advice to any specific individual or entity. Please reach out to your contact at Knox McLaughlin Gornall & Sennett, P.C. for assistance regarding the application of the Corporate Transparency Act to your specific situation.

Are Your Independent Contractors Really Your Employees?

On January 10th, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) released its final rule changing the criteria for how it will classify workers moving forward. This final rule will go into effect on March 11, 2024 and will have a major impact on the gig economy.

Look What the IRS Put In Your Stocking: Penalty Relief

On December 19, 2023, the Internal Revenue Service announced new penalty relief for approximately 4.7 million individuals, businesses and tax-exempt organizations that were not sent automated collection reminder notices because of the pandemic.

2024 Dollar Limitations on Benefits and Contributions

With the release of Notice 2023-75 the IRS has announced the cost-of-living adjustments for pension plans and other related items for the 2024 tax year.

Agent and Broker Mergers & Acquisitions: 3rd Quarter 2023

Mergers & acquisitions among insurance agencies and brokers in the
United States and Canada declined 34%, as compared to the 3rd quarter 2022.

RMDs: Transition Relief and Guidance from IRS

On July 14, 2023, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issued Notice 2023-54 in response to comments and questions related to changes made by the SECURE 2.0 Act.

Roth Conversion: For You? Or For the Next Generation?

For demonstration purposes this may be an extreme example. However, it did get your attention and hopefully, will trigger your interest to consider a Roth conversion as part of your overall estate planning.

Mergers & Acquisitions Process Overview: Part 5

The Mergers & Acquisitions Process Overview Series is a sequence of five articles about the purchase and sale process. It is intended to provide business owners with a broad overview of the transaction process and answer some of the questions that are frequently asked. Part 5: Ancillary Closing Documents and Post-Closing Techniques.

Mergers & Acquisitions Process Overview: Part 4

The Mergers & Acquisitions Process Overview Series is a sequence of five articles about the purchase and sale process. It is intended to provide business owners with a broad overview of the transaction process and answer some of the questions that are frequently asked. Part 4: The Acquisition Agreement.

Mergers & Acquisitions Process Overview: Part 3

The Mergers & Acquisitions Process Overview Series is a sequence of five articles about the purchase and sale process. It is intended to provide business owners with a broad overview of the transaction process and answer some of the questions that are frequently asked. Part 3: Due Diligence.

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