March 4, 2026
NFIB Praises Committee Passage of Reasonable Standard for Premises Liability
HB 4582 provides small businesses with a clear and fair standard for property owners
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March 3, 2026
NFIB Small Business Legal Center News and Updates
Learn about key Supreme Court case decisions coming soon and updates for 2026 in the Small Business Legal Center’s newsletter, The Brief.
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March 2, 2026
Small Business Community Urges Kansas House to Curb Lawsuit Abuse
“The Senate has acted, and now, it’s time for the House to stand up for small business owners.”
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February 27, 2026
READ: Arizona Small Businesses Deserve a Fair Shot – Not More Red Tape
In an op-ed for the Phoenix Business Journal, NFIB State Director Chad Heinrich describes the ‘uneven playing field’ created for Arizona small business owners
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February 27, 2026
Wage Garnishments: How Small Business Owners Can Ensure Compliance and Avoid Costly Penalties
Wage garnishments may cause confusion for small business owners about their legal responsibilities. Understanding what wage garnishment is, why it happens, and how to respond can help protect your business and ensure legal compliance.
What is a Wage Garnishment?
A wage garnishment is a legal p
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February 26, 2026
Colorado Employers Warn HB 1054 Creates Costly New State OSHA Bureaucracy
Ahead of the House Business Affairs & Labor Committee hearing, NFIB Colorado warns HB 1054 expands enforcement and litigation risk for Main Street employers
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February 26, 2026
PAGA Still Needs Improving Says NFIB Member
The law remains unfairly tilted in favor of trial lawyers, writes Nick Payzant
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February 25, 2026
House Passes Bill to Increase Penalties on Retail Theft
Senate File 7, which would increase penalties on retail theft, is now headed to Governor Gordon’s desk
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February 23, 2026
Small Businesses Ask Court to Rein in Debit Card Processing Fees
NFIB filed an amicus brief in the case Corner Post, Inc. v. Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System concerning debit card processing fees.
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February 21, 2026
NFIB Victory: Bill Incentivizing Litigation Fails
Measure increasing insurance premiums, lawsuits stopped with bipartisan effort
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February 20, 2026
Wyoming Small Business Owners Applaud Effort to Increase Penalties on Retail Theft
Senate File 7, which would increase penalties on retail theft, passed the Senate last week and now goes to the House floor
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February 19, 2026
NFIB Commends Lawmakers for Renewed Push on Tort Reform
One frivolous claim could be enough to put a small business out of business.
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February 18, 2026
Bankruptcy Clawbacks: How to Protect Your Business
What is Bankruptcy Clawback?
A bankruptcy clawback occurs when someone who files for bankruptcy tries to recover money they paid to a business in the months before filing. They can force businesses to return the funds, even for services or goods already provided. The Bankruptcy Code (Section 547)
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February 17, 2026
Small Businesses Respond to EPA’s Reconsideration of 2009 Emissions Rule
NFIB issued a statement following the U.S. EPA’s elimination of a 2009 ruling that restricted the production of gas-powered motor vehicles and limited consumer choice.
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February 17, 2026
WATCH: NFIB Kansas Small Business Owner Member Discusses State of the Economy with KSHB 41
KSHB 41’s Grant Stephens highlights the latest Small Business Economic Trends (SBET) survey findings
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February 17, 2026
TAKE ACTION: Stop ADA Shakedown Lawsuits
Shakedown lawsuits have the small business community afraid that they are next on the list.
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February 13, 2026
NFIB-Priority Bill Featured in News Story
Measure curbing lawsuit abuse profiled by California Globe
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February 11, 2026
Small Businesses Fight California’s Ban on Gas-Powered Equipment
NFIB filed an amicus brief in the case Outdoor Power Equipment Institute v. EPA regarding a new California law which will ban the use of gas-powered equipment.
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February 10, 2026
Amicus Brief Challenges Unfair Licensing Requirements for Arizona Small Business
NFIB filed an amicus brief in the case Greg Mills and Southwest Engineering Concepts, LLC v. State of Arizona at the Arizona Supreme Court.
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February 9, 2026
NFIB Warns Illinois Small Businesses About the Monetization of Law Enforcement
NFIB joins Illinois Citizens Against Lawsuit Abuse in op-ed published in Crain’s Chicago Business
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February 5, 2026
Missouri Small Business Owners Praise House of Representatives for Efforts to Curb Lawsuit Abuse
Missouri House advances reform to safeguard small businesses from lawsuit abuse.
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February 5, 2026
COLUMN: Why Georgia’s Tort Reforms Matter
Stopping lawsuit abuse helps control costs, protect small businesses.
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February 4, 2026
NFIB Files Briefs in Critical Small Business Cases
The NFIB Small Business Legal Center filed several amicus briefs involving shipping and transportation liability, arbitration agreements, and agency interpretation of statutes.
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February 4, 2026
Small Business Owners to Missouri General Assembly: Curb Lawsuit Abuse Now
Annual small business survey finds the majority of Main Street members oppose the regulation of websites
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February 3, 2026
NFIB Utah Announces Legislative Agenda for Session
Six initial initiatives get small businesses’ backing or opposition
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January 30, 2026
Tips on the Basics of Federal Employment Law
The NFIB Small Business Legal Center compiled a list of several key employment laws with up-to-date information. Access critical resources to stay current on laws affecting your small business.
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January 28, 2026
NFIB: Governor’s State of the State Highlights Pro-Small Business Priorities
Topics included tax relief, infrastructure, workforce development and judicial reform.
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January 28, 2026
Form I-9 Compliance and ICE Audits
Federal law mandates that U.S. employers verify their employees’ authorization to work in the United States by completing Form I-9. Due to increased immigration enforcement, workplace Form I-9 audits have increased. This article explores employers’ requirements, common mistakes during the process, a
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January 27, 2026
Small Businesses Commend House Judiciary Committee for Advancing Legal Reform Bill
NFIB testified in support of HB 1417
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