The regulatory landscape surrounding the CTA continues to evolve, creating uncertainty for reporting companies. This alert provides a summary of recent developments and guidance for navigating these changes.

While there were no legislative developments in the Lone Star state, there were several appellate decisions of note for employers.

(Compensated Carrying Exclusion Applied to Bar Coverage of Delivery Employee for Automobile Accident)

(Smoke and Ash Conditions Caused by Nearby Wildfire Did Not Constitute “Physical Loss” as Required by Homeowner’s Policy Property Coverage)

The Trump administration’s 2025 energy policy prioritizes aggressive fossil fuel development, dismantles environmental regulations, and scales back support for renewable energy projects. This approach marks a stark departure from the Biden administration’s emphasis on renewable energy and emissions reductions.  Instead, Trump’s administration is focused on increasing oil, gas, and coal production through deregulation, reviving pipeline projects, and reducing environmental oversight, all under the banner of energy independence and economic growth.

There were several major developments in Missouri labor and employment law during the past previous year, including minimum wage rate changes, revisions to Missouri’s paid sick time statutes, and recent Court of Appeals decisions.