The Year in Review:
KJK’s Top 10 Articles of 2025
Look back at KJK’s most-read insights of 2025, covering brand protection strategies, the FTC’s Non-Compete Rule, and the impacts of the One Big Beautiful Bill.
L.A.B. Golf and Lululemon’s Costco Membership May Be Expired: How Costco is Highlighting Challenges Faced by Brands
Costco Wholesale, known for its sales model which provides a wide array of products at significant discounts to its members, is facing allegations from Lululemon…
FTC Abandons Biden-ERA Non-Compete Rule
On September 5, 2025, the Federal Trade Commission dismissed its appeals in Ryan, LLC v. FTC, (5th Cir.), and Properties of the Villages v. FTC, (11th Cir.), and accepted the nullification of the Biden administration’s Non-Compete Rule. At first glance, this means the Biden-era FTC Rule banning…
Part One: One Big Beautiful Bill Act – Impact on Real Estate Developers & Investors
Signed into law on July 4, 2025, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (“OBBBA”) delivers sweeping federal policy changes with wide-reaching implications for developers, investors, and property owners. Economic and cost-benefit impact analyses aside, the legislation includes changes that affect…
OTC Markets Launches New Market Tier: OTC Pink Companies Must Act Now to Avoid Downgrade
Starting July 1, 2025, the OTC Markets Group will introduce OTCID Basic Market, replacing the current Pink Current tier. The OTC believes that this change will enhance transparency and provide investors…
Take This Seriously: State Enforcement Actions of Privacy Laws Is Happening
The enforcement landscape of recently enacted state consumer privacy laws in the United States is beginning to take shape, with state attorneys general (AGs) or designated specialized enforcement agencies leading the charge. The absence of…
How Small Businesses Can Expand: Strategies for Sustainable Growth
Small businesses often begin with a single location, a small team and a loyal customer base. But once they’ve proven their concept and achieved consistent revenue, many owners…
From Accommodation to Termination: What Employers Need to Know About Navigating Indefinite Leave
When an employee requests extended medical leave, employers often wonder how long they must wait before it is no longer “reasonable.” The Fourth Circuit recently addressed this in Coffman v. Nexstar Media, offering clarity on the limits of leave as a…
Navigating Interest Income in 1031 Exchanges: Strategic Considerations for Tax Deferral
As investors increasingly leverage Section 1031 exchanges to defer capital gains taxes, nuanced scenarios involving interest income on exchange proceeds require careful analysis. A critical but often overlooked aspect arises when interest…
Why Edward Scissorhands, Beer Pong and Quarters Isn’t Fun and Games – It Can Be Hazing!
What do Edward Scissorhands, beer pong, and quarters have in common? At first glance, they might seem like harmless fun, part of the lighthearted chaos of college life. But behind the nostalgia lies a darker truth: drinking games can…
Why More Employers Are Turning to ICHRA for Affordable Health Care Benefits
Many employers have faced the same “knot in the stomach” moment during insurance renewal season. We’re all too familiar with the stress of inexplicably rising health care costs, especially when group plan risk pools…