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FTC Noncompete Ruling Update

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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The Mediation Process for Solving a Business Breach of Contract Dispute

Breach of contract disputes can be a significant challenge for businesses, potentially leading to financial losses, damaged relationships, and prolonged legal battles. Mediation offers an effective alternative to traditional litigation, providing a structured yet flexible process for resolving disputes amicably and efficiently. Walking through this page is guide through what the overall process of using…

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Why Business Partners in Conflict Should Use an Experienced Mediator to Resolve Their Dispute

Conflicts among business partners are inevitable. Whether due to differences in vision, financial disagreements, or personal clashes, disputes can quickly escalate, threatening the stability and success of the business. While some conflicts can be resolved internally, others may benefit from professional mediation to preserve working relationships and in achieving fair and amicable resolution. This is…

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Getting Paid: 10 Essential Tasks to Win Your Payment Claim

by Reed F. Morris: Contractors, subcontractors and suppliers often face the matter of collecting outstanding construction receivables. Maintaining cash flow and relationships requires a delicate balance, and because the overall goal of your work is revenue, a regular part of a contractor’s business, unfortunately, is examining steps and procedures for payment claims. 1.   Trust Your Gut. …

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