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The U.S. Supreme Court Reins in Administrative Agencies
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The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled in favor of George R. Jarkesy, Jr. and Patriot28, L.L.C., affirming that the Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) in-house enforcement proceedings are unconstitutional. The decision upholds a prior ruling by the Fifth Circuit.
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The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) has voiced its opposition to H.R. 8639, the Warehouse Worker Protection Act, through a letter sent to the U.S. House of Representatives. The NFIB, recognized as a leading advocacy organization for small businesses in the United States, argues that the proposed legislation would result in increased costs and regulatory burdens for small businesses.
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The U.S. Supreme Court's decision in Moore v. United States has prompted concern from the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB). The ruling, which upholds the Ninth Circuit’s decision to expand the definition of "income" to include unrealized appreciation of property, is expected to result in increased taxes on small businesses.
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NFIB’s Jeff Brabant Discusses Top Main Street Concerns on C-SPAN’s Washington Journal
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The Supreme Court ruled today in Starbucks Corp. v. M. Kathleen McKinney, vacating the judgment of the Sixth Circuit which had endorsed a relaxed standard for injunctions sought by the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) to halt business activities. The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), alongside the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and the National Association of Manufacturers, filed an amicus brief in support of this outcome.
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NFIB’s Jeff Brabant Discusses Top Issues Impacting Small Businesses on Scripps News Live
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The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) is hosting its annual Fly-In on Capitol Hill this week, with events scheduled for June 11-12. Small business owners from across the country have traveled to Washington, D.C., to participate in advocacy programs and meet with lawmakers to discuss critical issues impacting their operations.
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The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index reached its highest reading of the year in May at 90.5, marking a 0.8-point increase. However, this still represents the 29th consecutive month below the historical average of 98. Concurrently, the Uncertainty Index rose nine points to 85, the highest level since November 2020. Twenty-two percent of business owners reported that inflation was their most significant operational problem, unchanged from April.
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (June 10, 2024) – The Washington Times published an op-ed from NFIB President Brad Close this weekend, emphasizing the need for Congress to address two critical issues affecting small businesses ahead of NFIB’s 2024 Fly-In. Close highlighted the significance of the 20% Small Business Deduction and discussed the implications of new beneficial ownership reporting requirements.
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (June 6, 2024) – The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) expressed disappointment in the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling in Thomas Connelly v. United States of America. The Court upheld the decision of the Court of Appeals, which complicates the transfer of closely held businesses following the death of a small business owner. NFIB had filed an amicus brief in the case with the U.S. Chamber Litigation Center, emphasizing the importance of redemption agreements for Main Street businesses.
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According to the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) monthly jobs report, a net 18% of small business owners plan to raise compensation in the next three months as of May, marking a decrease of three points from the previous month and reaching the lowest level since March 2021. Seasonally adjusted, a net 37% of owners reported raising compensation, down one point from April but still historically high.
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The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) has initiated a new advertising campaign to acknowledge Representative Josh Gottheimer's support for the Main Street Tax Certainty Act.
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ATS Tree Services, LLC v. FTC concerns the final rule banning non-compete agreements
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The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) has expressed support for legislation aimed at repealing the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) Walkaround Rule. The rule, finalized in April 2024, permits impartial union representatives to accompany OSHA inspectors during worksite investigations.
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The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Government in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas, challenging the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) and its beneficial ownership reporting requirements.
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (May 24, 2024) – NFIB Vice President of Federal Government Relations Jeff Brabant joined Scripps News Live to discuss the challenges that small businesses are facing nationwide and what issues candidates should address to appeal to Main Street voters in upcoming elections.
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The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), the nation's leading small business advocacy organization, has released a list of recommendations for Congress and the White House to help ease inflationary pressures on small businesses. Inflation remains the primary concern for many small business owners.
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New Jersey's primary election is scheduled for June 4, 2024.
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The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) has joined a lawsuit challenging the Department of Labor’s (DOL) final overtime rule. Filed in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas, the lawsuit aims to block the implementation of the new rule set to take effect on July 1, 2024.