On August 20, 2024, a federal judge in Texas barred the Federal Trade Commission’s noncompete ban from taking effect. The rule was set to take effect September 4, 2024, and would have substantially altered the landscape for non-competes across the nation, making most employee noncompetes invalid. Now the rule’s future is uncertain. The recent federal…
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Not every business or real estate dispute centers around large financial stakes or valuable assets. Many conflicts involve sums that are modest in comparison to the potential legal fees required to take the case to trial. Such disputes present unique challenges, where the cost of litigation can quickly surpass the actual value of the case….
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Separation Agreements, sometimes called Severance Agreements, are valuable documents that help ensure a smooth transition when terminating an employee. For the employer, a good Separation Agreement offers certainty that the employee will not bring any lawsuits, frivolous or otherwise, against the company. For the employee, these agreements provide a severance package and additional payment to…
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