When the Social Security Fairness Act was signed into law on January 5, 2025, it came as a relief to many recipients of state or local government pensions whose Social Security benefits had been, up until now, reduced by the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) for individuals claiming retirement benefits under their own name, or the … Read more
Partner Greg Care was quoted on how the 2024 Presidential election results could impact the FTC’s rule banning most employment non-compete clauses in several media outlets, including Legal Dive – whose story was also picked up by Yahoo Finance – Radio Ink Magazine, Daily Dot, and employment agency Staffing Industry Analysts. The Legal Dive and … Read more
On January 19, 2025, a long-awaited ceasefire deal between Hamas and Israel has taken effect. From what is known of the agreement, hostilities in Gaza are to cease for 42 days. During this period, 33 Israeli hostages are scheduled to be released in exchange for hundreds of Palestinian detainees, and Israeli forces will withdraw to … Read more
Startup Snapshot, a data-sharing platform for the entrepreneurial ecosystem, recently released its latest report, The Untold Toll: The Impact of stress on the well-being of startup founders and CEOs. Clearly, the emotional state of founders and entrepreneurs in any period, especially now in this economic environment, is a critical driver of success. Yet the emotional, cognitive, … Read more
TDI experts answer Texans’ top auto insurance questions. What should auto insurance cost, and what’s the best kind to get? To answer a question about cost, you need to know what a policy covers first. TDI’s automotive insurance guide can help, and there’s a policy comparison tool at www.opic.texas.gov. It’s important to know what you … Read more
