Insights
There is always something exciting happening at Lockton. Here are just a few from our newsroom.
New executive orders highlight potential DEI-related liabilities in 2025
Two new executive orders issued by President Trump make it clear that his administration will push back on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives sponsored by employers. Companies may also come under pressure from state regulators similar …
2025 Construction & Design Market Outlook
Optimism reigns as spending continues to grow. Commercial construction spending grew last year, with manufacturing, data center, and warehouse projects accounting for more than a third of all new projects. Growth in these sectors is predicted to cont …
Property Management Best Practices vs. an Adverse Legal Environment
The legal environment for property owners is at an inflection point in the state of Georgia and in many parts of the country. We are seeing an increased frequency of severe events (known as nuclear verdicts) either through insurance carrier settlemen …
Johnson & Johnson’s dismissal does not affect employers’ continued emphasis on fiduciary g …
The judge of the class action lawsuit filed against drug manufacturer Johnson & Johnson (J&J) in its capacity as an employer and plan sponsor has dismissed the two breach of fiduciary claims made against J&J due to procedural issues, namely that the …
Lockton’s upcoming webcasts about leave law and human resources compliance
As leave laws continue to evolve at the federal, state and local levels, keeping up with the changes can be a challenge for employers. You’re invited to attend the upcoming Winter and Spring 2025 series of free webcasts, presented by Lockton’s Integr …
IRS finally weighs in on taxation of state-mandated paid family and medical leave benefits …
While the last decade has seen a proliferation of states enacting paid family and medical leave (PFML) programs, the IRS has been largely silent on the tax treatment of contributions and benefits payable under these programs. The IRS has just issued …
