Corporate Transparency Act ruled unconstitutional
An Alabama federal judge has ruled that the Treasury Department can’t require small business owners to report details on their owners under the Corporate Transparency Act. – WSFA12/Associated Pres
Patterson + Sheridan opens Huntsville office
Patterson + Sheridan LLP, a law firm headquartered in Texas, has opened its first Alabama office in Huntsville, where it will focus on technology and IP sectors. – Patterson + Sheridan
Mercedes-Benz owes back pay to fired employees
The U.S. Department of Labor announced that it has recovered $438,625 in back wages and penalties for two former Mercedes employees whose rights under the Family and Medical Leave Act were violated. – Al.com
AG announces $220M settlement with opioid distributors
Attorney General Steve Marshall announced today that his office has finalized a $220 million settlement with opioid distributors Cardinal Health and Cencora. The firms are two of the three sued by the state in 2022. —Alabama Attorney General Office