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The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas has struck down the Federal Trade Commission's proposed nationwide ban on non-compete agreements, preventing it from taking effect on September 4, 2024. While an appeal is expected businesses should review their non-compete agreements for compliance with current laws. Click below to learn how the recent decision could impact you and your organization. #FTC #NonCompetes #EmploymentLaw #JAHLaw

The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas has struck down the Federal Trade Commission's proposed nationwide ban on non-compete agreements, preventing it from taking effect on September 4, 2024. While an appeal is expected businesses should review their non-compete agreements for compliance with current laws. Click below to learn how the recent decision could impact you and your organization. https://lnkd.in/e75m9SRJ This article was written by JAH partner David E. Stevens and JAH attorney Alexandra N. #FTC #NonCompetes #EmploymentLaw #JAHLaw

When choosing the right business entity, one of the vital factors to consider is how much personal liability you are willing to assume. Sometimes, business owners can be held personally liable for their company’s debts or legal issues through a legal process known as “piercing the corporate veil.” Click the link below to learn how to safeguard your assets and avoid personal liability. https://lnkd.in/ehKnHSeZ This article was written by Johnston Allison Hord associate attorney Keith Rivenbark. #BusinessLaw #CorporateVeil #AssetProtection #JAHLaw

We are #hiring an experienced attorney to join our Commercial Real Estate Practice Group. Follow the link below to learn more and apply. https://lnkd.in/gEG94qWs #trustsandestates #paralegal #openposition #jahlaw

Johnston Allison Hord is excited to announce that 16 of our firm’s attorneys were recognized as in the Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America 2025 rankings! Click the link below to learn more about the 2025 rankings. https://lnkd.in/gcEhC8Pk Recognized JAH attorneys Trent Allard, Matt Gerber, Lauren Suber Martin, Nate Pierce, Catherine Barr, Grace Ketron, Billy McClelland, Montana Reiser, Katie Burchette, Iyanu L., Stacy Reid Monroe, Jessica Shoop, Tyler Charlton, Kevin Marshall, Alexandra N., and Sheldon McCurry Stokes #BestLawyers #OnesToWatch #LegalRankings #JAHLaw

Johnston Allison Hord is excited to announce that 28 of our firm’s partners were recognized as in the Best Lawyers in America 2025 rankings! Click the link below to learn more about the 2025 rankings. https://lnkd.in/gcEhC8Pk Recognized JAH attorneys Greg Ahlum, Jon Coffin, Morry Johnston, Bob Lindauer, S. Kyle Agee, Nicki Engel, Patrick E. Kelly, Joseph Marek, Brian Schoeck, Susanne Todd, John Buben, Steve Gennett, Kim Kirk, John Morrice, Darrell Shealy, Todd Ware, Bob Burchette, Michael Hoefling, Kenny Lautenschlager, Holly Norvell, Lucy Siler, Gary Welch, B. David Carson, William Isenhour, David Lewis, Jeanne Pearson, David E. Stevens, and Marty White #BestLawyers #LegalRankings #JAHLaw

The United States Supreme Court's recent decision in Connelly v. United States has major implications for businesses holding life insurance policies to redeem a deceased shareholder's interest. This ruling alters the estate tax valuation for such policies, potentially increasing tax liabilities. Click below to learn more about the decision and how it will impact you. https://lnkd.in/eiCdrpvM This article was written by JAH attorney Ryan Less #TaxLaw #EmployeeBenefits #CorporateLaw #JAHLaw

The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas issued a preliminary injunction against the Federal Trade Commission's Final Rule banning most non-compete agreements. The stay currently applies only to the parties involved in the case and the FTC's rule is still set to go into effect unless further court decisions alter the timeline. Read below to learn more about the injunction and how the FTC Final Rule banning non-competes affects you and your business. This update was written by JAH partners Patrick E. Kelly & David E. Stevens #noncompete #ftc #employmentlaw #jahlaw

On June 28, 2024, the United States Supreme Court overturned the longstanding Chevron Deference, changing how federal courts will handle agency interpretations of ambiguous statutes. The ruling substantially impacts labor and employment law, affecting agencies including the EEOC, National Labor Relations Board, U.S. Department of Labor, and OSHA. Click the link below to learn more about how the ruling will impact you and your business. https://lnkd.in/eqnmDERT This article was written by JAH partner David E. Stevens, JAH attorney Alexandra N. & summer associate Lucas Thornton. #EmploymentLaw #SCOTUS #ChevronDeference #LegalUpdate #JAHLaw

Johnston Allison Hord partner Kim Kirk recently presented the North Carolina case law updates at the 45th Annual North Carolina Bar Association (NCBA) Estate Planning & Fiduciary Law Program at Kiawah Island, SC. Follow the link below to learn more about the conference and Kim’s Update. https://lnkd.in/gQ39mS6j #NCBA #LegalUpdates #TrustsandEstates #FiduciaryLaw #JAHLaw