Nov. 22, 2016
Six Things Your Small Business Must Do to Get Ready for New Overtime Rule
Small Business Trends | Nov. 15, 2016
The Department of Labor’s new overtime rule, which raises the annual salary threshold for exempt employees from $23,660 to $47,476, goes into effect Thursday, Dec. 1, 2016.
Unprepared businesses are scrambling to make changes to avoid detrimental overtime and noncompliance expenses and fines.
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TREC Adopts Rule Changes, Proposes Rule Revisions
Texas Association of Realtors | Nov. 17, 2016
The Texas Real Estate Commission this week acted on several rule changes the commission proposed at its August meeting, including unlicensed assistants and open houses, unlicensed agents and showing property and more.
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Trump’s Team Discussing Tax Overhaul With House, Brady Says
Bloomberg | Nov. 15, 2016
House Republicans are talking with President-elect Donald Trump’s transition team about how to fashion the biggest U.S. tax overhaul in three decades, the chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee says.
“We’re talking to the Trump team about timing” for producing written legislation that would slash tax rates on businesses and individuals and remake the U.S. tax code next year, said Kevin Brady, the Texas Republican who chairs the House’s tax-writing panel. “We’re writing provisions of the bill as we speak.”
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End Dodd-Frank? Unlikely, But Consumer Agency in Crosshairs
Washington Post | Nov. 17, 2016
President-elect Donald Trump pledged in his campaign to throw out what he called stifling regulations, including the stricter financial rules that Congress built to prevent another crisis.
Now, as his transition team asserts itself, an all-out repeal of the 2010 Dodd-Frank law — Trump called it a “disaster” and a “disgrace” — seems unlikely. But experts foresee a gradual but potentially significant chipping away of key parts of the law.
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Register Today for Day at the Capitol
Register and book your hotel room for the 2017 Day at the Capitol: Feb. 13 - 14!
With the threat of deregulation we are under, showing strength in numbers and having our voices heard at the Capitol is critical. Make sure your representatives understand our system and how crucial it is, and make a difference in the future of your business and your industry by being part of this important event.
Get ready to come to Austin to advocate for your industry. We plan to pack the halls of the Capitol with title professionals!
Sponsorship opportunities for Day at the Capitol are currently available. Contact Linda Timmons via email or 512.879.2880 for more information.
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