Archive for October 2024

Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) Webinar – Thursday, October 10, 2024 On Thursday, October 10, 2024, at 2:30 P.M., a webinar entitled “Small Businesses and the Corporate Transparency Act”, was offered by the Small Business Legislative Council (SBLC) to the members of its participating associations and industry groups including ASA. Attorneys from Barnes & Thornburg discussed…

Upcoming Webinar: Small Businesses and the Corporate Transparency Act Join our friends from Barnes & Thornburg on October 10th at 2:30pm Eastern for their upcoming webinar, “Small Businesses and the Corporate Transparency Act.” This webinar is offered by the Small Business Legislative Council (“SBLC”) to the members of its participating associations and industry groups.  If…

Congress is in Recess Until After the Election! Last week, a government shutdown was averted with Congress passing a three-month stopgap spending bill that will fund the government through December 20th.  The House cleared the legislation in a 341-82 vote, including support from 209 Democrats and 132 Republicans. All 82 “no” votes came from Republicans.…

Port Strike Begins at East and Gulf Coast Ports The contract between the ports and about 45,000 members of the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) expired at midnight on Tuesday, October 1st.  Even though progress was reported in talks on Monday, the workers went on strike. Late Monday, the United States Maritime Alliance said it increased…

SUBExcel 2025: Experience Oklahoma City’s Newest Gem The American Subcontractors Association (ASA) is set to host its national SUBExcel convention at the brand new OKANA Resort & Indoor Waterpark in Oklahoma City from September 16-18, 2025. This event promises to be an exciting opportunity for industry professionals and their families to experience the best of…