What Texas Court’s Decision on Non-Competes Means for Businesses

The Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) ambitious attempt to implement a nationwide ban on non-compete agreements (with limited exceptions) has hit a significant legal roadblock. On August 20, 2024, U.S. District Judge Ada Brown of the Northern District of Texas issued a ruling that permanently enjoins the enforcement of the FTC’s proposed ban on a nationwide…

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2024 Employment Law Updates: Discussing FTC, NLRB, and Pay Equity Matters

As we move into the latter half of 2024, several notable changes are shaking up employment law across the U.S. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is preparing to enforce a new rule banning most noncompete agreements starting September 4, though its implementation is currently facing some legal hurdles. The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) recently…

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Actions vs. J.P. Morgan, Monolith Serve as SEC Compliance Check Reminders

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) recently settled charges against J.P. Morgan Securities LLC (JPMS) for impeding hundreds of advisory clients and brokerage customers from reporting potential securities law violations to the SEC.[1] JPMS agreed to pay $18 million in civil penalties to the SEC to settle the charges. According to the SEC, from March…

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