House Passes Bill to Cut IRS Funding
The legislation, which passed on partisan lines, was the House Republicans’ first major bill of the year and was one of their top campaign issues throughout the midterms.
Legal and Compliance
FTC Proposes National Ban of Noncompete Agreements
The rule would apply to employees, independent contractors, interns, volunteers, apprentices, and other types of workers.
New California Law Requires Agents to Include License Numbers in Emails
The new mandate took effect on Jan. 1 and applies to both resident and nonresident licensees.
Why Compliance Holds the Key to Increasing Profits
While compliance has often been considered a costly and tedious—but necessary—issue, it can offer valuable opportunities to increase profitability.
Does an Agency Need Consent Before Texting a Prospect or Client?
Is a verbal response acceptable or is there a formal way an agency needs to document proof of consent prior to texting?
Biden Executive Order Takes Aim at Noncompete Agreements
The executive order includes 72 initiatives by over a dozen federal agencies to tackle what President Biden deems are some of the most pressing competition problems in the U.S.
Consumers Expect Transparent Data Privacy Protocols
Companies entrusted with its customers’ financial data are shifting their messaging to emphasize the steps they are taking to ensure the safety of that data.
A 12-Step Guide to Cyber Compliance and Protection
In the face of a cyberattack, agents and brokers are presented with a double-edged sword: business interruption costs and reputation loss on one side, and regulatory requirements on the other.
Now Is the Time to Make Sure Your Website Is Accessible
With COVID-19 increasing online traffic, it’s more important than ever to ensure your website is accessibility-compliant with the Americans with Disability Act. Use these resources to be proactive about compliance.
Concerning Legislation to Prohibit Noncompete Agreements Introduced in the Senate
The bill would narrow the use of noncompete agreements to include only necessary instances of a dissolution of a partnership or the sale of a business.