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📅 Webinar (5/9, 1:30 pm ET) | Will the FTC's final rule banning noncompetes survive? Join Epstein Becker Green's Erik W. Weibust and Stuart Gerson for an engaging discussion hosted by the Washington Legal Foundation. They'll discuss what the FTC’s noncompete rule purports to do, the legal arguments in opposition to it, and why they believe it will quickly be enjoined and ultimately struck down by the Supreme Court. Don't miss out—register now: https://lnkd.in/grcmu2Zq #NonCompetes #EmploymentLaw #HumanResources

The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has voted to ban most noncompete agreements for the US workforce, freeing up an estimated 30 million American workers from these agreements and allowing them to change jobs within their industry or start their own businesses. However, the new rule does not apply to senior executives who earn $151,164 or more per year and those in policymaking positions. The legal tech industry has a range of opinions on the impact this ruling will have on hiring and talent acquisition, with some experts viewing it as a boost to innovation and legal tech careers. Some believe that a lack of noncompete agreements would encourage more startups and spur innovation, while others feel that companies invest significant time and resources into training employees and are not keen on seeing them get poached by competitors.

State Bar of California recently emailed all active attorneys with the news that the legislature has authorized a few changes to our licensing fees – including fee amount and deadline. Importantly, there are some pieces that impact legal aid attorneys: 1) Attorneys who work at IOLTA-funded nonprofits are still eligible for licensing fees scaling. Employers are able to pay their attorneys' fees through the Agency Billing portal. 2) BIG NEWS! MCLE reporting period has changed!  Are you in MCLE Compliance Group 1? If your last name begins with A-G, your three-year compliance deadline is now March 30, 2025. After this year, compliance groups will have a three-year compliance window beginning February 1 and ending March 30. Read more: https://lnkd.in/geGac6ua

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In light of a new rule that could be issued by the FTC as early as April, Rose Law Firm's Brett Taylor urges employers to review their non-compete agreements to ensure they are tailored to protect only legitimate interests and consider alternative methods of protecting their trade secrets and other interests.   To learn more about the future of non-compete agreements, read the full article here:   https://lnkd.in/gyZSij3K

Thanks to Bryan Koenig at Law360 for quoting me in his latest article! Bottom line: there's no reason for employers to panic or act hastily in response to the decision out of Pennsylvania concerning the FTC's noncompete ban, as the Texas court plans to issue a final merits ruling by August 30 and even if that court does not vacate the rule, to the risks associated with untimely compliance (or even noncompliance, depending on the ruling) are quite low in my opinion. I was also happy to see my friend Robyn Marsh quoted in the article as well. A link to the full article is in the comments.

RKJ BLOG: See our follow up blog on the new FTC non-compete rule that discusses the legal challenges that have been brought against the FTC’s new rule https://lnkd.in/eVAa2WCJ

Attending the 2024 Antitrust West Coast conference on May 2? Listen in as Cooley partner Dee Bansal discusses the FTC's ban on noncompetes, efforts to address anticompetitive practices that may harm workers and more. 📆 Learn more with the link below. #antitrust #FTC #noncompetes #employmentlaw

Are you ready for September 4, 2024? That's when the FTC will attempt to ban all non-compete agreements with a sweeping new rule. Read the article and start creating a 5-step plan for your business. Then, reach out to the experts at Meyers, Roman, Friedberg & Lewis. #employmentlaw #meyersroman

When Must You Use a 1099 Form? October 06, 2023 | Texas REALTORS® Staff contracts Do you know the four elements that determine when you must use a 1099 Form? In the latest Legal Briefs video, Texas REALTORS® Vice President of Legal Affairs Lori Levy tells you. Click here to watch the video.