The Year in Review:
KJK’s Top 10 Articles of 2024
Look back at KJK’s most-read insights of 2024, featuring key updates on the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), non-compete legality, and government efforts to tackle fake reviews.
Time’s Running Out: Are You Ready to Comply with the CTA by Year-End?
As the fourth quarter of 2024 kicks off, businesses are running out of time to determine their compliance obligations under the Federal Corporate Transparency Act (CTA). If your company does not report…
Are We Dating the Same Guy? The Legal Implications of Posting your Dates on Facebook
“Are We Dating the Same Guy” groups on Facebook are everywhere. If you’re single and dating in 2024, chances are, you or someone you know is a group member. The groups, which started in New York City in 2022, serve as a platform for women to share their…
FTC’s Final Rule on Non-Compete Clauses: Implications & Considerations
Non-compete clauses have long been a contentious issue in employment agreements, with concerns raised about their potential to stifle competition and limit employee mobility. On April 23, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued a final rule…
Federal Government Seeks to Hold Amazon Accountable for Dangerous Products
As Amazon maintains its chokehold on ecommerce sales, the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is attempting to reclassify Amazon as a distributor of goods. If successful, this would expose Amazon to…
FTC’s Crackdown on Fake Reviews: Protecting Consumer Trust and Marketplace Integrity
In today’s digital age, American consumers have come to trust online reviews as the modern word-of-mouth, guiding their purchasing decisions with a few swipes and clicks. From choosing the perfect restaurant to finding the best gadget, these reviews have become…
ChatGPT, and AI Detection Tools: the Challenge of False Positives
AI tools such as Chat GPT offer an enticing promise to ease many challenges of the writing process. Depending on which tools one uses, AI can be used both to create drafts and…
IRS Increases 2025 Federal Estate Tax Exemption and Gift Tax Exclusions: Key Points for Taxpayers
Estate planning is a lot like putting together a puzzle. The client provides you with their box lid showing what they want the ultimate result of their plan to look like. Then, estate planners are tasked to…
IRS Cracks Down on High-Income Earners
Since the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has received its supplemental funding under the Inflation Reduction Act, the IRS has continuously focused on high-income earners…
Real vs. Artificial: The Top Three Reasons Why AI Can’t Replace a Real-Life Attorney
Almost as soon as Open AI’s ChatGPT platform was released to the public on November 30, 2022, speculation about its impact on service industries that rely upon written and analytical work generated by skilled professionals went from zero to “11.” Our collective understanding…
Understanding the 2024 Property Reappraisal in Cuyahoga County
On July 9, 2024, the Cuyahoga County Fiscal Officer (the County) released the newly appraised values for properties within their jurisdiction. As required by state law, every county in Ohio is required to update property…