On June 27, 2025, Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) implemented new median wage requirements for employers hiring through the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP). These updated rates now apply to all Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) applications received on or after that date. If your business is actively hiring foreign workers, it is important to understand how these changes impact
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Protecting Your Florida Home with Medicaid Asset Protection Trusts: A Smart Planning Strategy
Learn how Florida homeowners can use Medicaid asset protection trusts to safeguard their home, avoid spend-downs, and stay eligible for benefits.
UnitedHealth Faces Another Lawsuit Concerning Misused Forfeited 401(k) Funds
By Anne Hall
Employees have now filed two separate 401(k) lawsuits against UnitedHealth Group (UHG), claiming that the company misused forfeited 401(k) funds from employees to reduce employer contributions into the plan. First, employees sued UHG in Kotalik et al. v. UnitedHealth Group Inc. et al., reportedly alleging that the company used the forfeited funds to pay employer contributions rather than defray…
Significant 2025 ERISA Decisions for Benefits Attorneys
By Anne Hall
Various courts, including the U.S. Supreme Court, have decided cases involving the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) so far this year. These decisions include the Supreme Court’s unanimous resurrection of an alleged retirement fund mismanagement case against Cornell University and the revival of a yacht company’s claim against its health benefits administrators for excessive fees by the Sixth Circuit.…
Lunch & Learn: The One, Big, Beautiful Bill
The One, Big, Beautiful Bill: Breaking Down the New Tax LawDALLAS, Texas — Klemchuk PLLC and Engage Workspace for Lawyers are co-sponsoring a “Lunch and Learn” on July 24, 2025 at Engage’s coworking space. 10 years ago, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act changed the tax landscape, impacting every major industry. Today, the One, Big, Beautiful Bill Act is doing…
All Roads Lead to Rome at the USPTO
Since the iRhythm IPRs on which we blogged recently, there have been two more (actually, many more) decisions that are leaving petitioners scratching their heads. In Dabico, the Acting USPTO Director discretionarily denied an IPR petition because of “settled expectations,” the same rationale as in iRhythm. The Acting Director went further and criticized the petitioner for not making more…
Dayparting TV and Radio Buys for Maximum Impact
If you watch as seasoned fisherman, you realize they don’t throw their line anywhere and they don’t come out to fish at just any time. They know that fish bite at specific times in specific place. Advertising is the same, when your message runs can be just as important as what it says. Experienced media […]
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Trust Restatement in Florida: A Complete Guide
Update your Florida trust without retitling assets. Learn how restatement works and when it’s better than amendments or creating a new trust.
How Employers Are Using Office Amenities to Attract Onsite Employees
Colliers SVP Emily Hoffman says the traditional office model is not dead, just changing, and a return to the office full-time is on the rise.
Many believe offices will become a thing of the past post-pandemic; however, CNBC reported that 90 percent of companies say they will return to the office by 2024 but will utilize a hybrid model. This…
5 Mid-Year Reminders About Termination Compliance
TL;DR: Termination Compliance Isn’t Optional—It’s a Legal and Cultural Necessity
Firing an employee the wrong way can cost your business more than just money—it can damage your reputation, invite lawsuits, and destroy team morale. This mid-year guide breaks down five critical reminders every small business should revisit using a thorough termination compliance checklist. Topics include outdated handbooks, legal pitfalls in…