On April 23, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued its final rule prohibiting all non-compete agreements for all employees at all levels, with only […]
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Supreme Court Questions Whether FAA Allows Courts to Dismiss Lawsuits Sent to Arbitration
• Ogletree Deakins Filed Under: Arbitration Of Claims
On April 22, 2024, the Supreme Court of the United States conducted oral arguments in a case addressing federal courts’ handling of lawsuits after claims […]
MSHA Releases Final Rule on Respirable Crystalline Silica
• Ogletree Deakins Filed Under: Mining
On April 18, 2024, the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) published the long-anticipated final rule on respirable crystalline silica for coal mines and metal […]
FTC Makes Good on Threat to Ban Most Non-Competes
• Maynard Nexsen PC Filed Under: Restrictive Covenants
FTC Passes Final Rule Purporting to Invalidate Non-Compete Agreements and Lawsuit Immediately Ensues: Specific Implications for Healthcare Employers
• Maynard Nexsen PC Filed Under: Restrictive Covenants
Supreme Court Clarifies Standard Employees Must Show for Title VII Discrimination Claims
• Goldberg Segalla Filed Under: Employer Liability (Title VII)
In Muldrow v. City of St. Louis, the U.S. Supreme Court purports to clarify the standard of harm employees must show when alleging an involuntary transfer […]
FTC Final Rule Bans Most Noncompete Agreements
• Ford Harrison Filed Under: Restrictive Covenants
Executive Summary: On April 23, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued its long-awaited final rule, banning virtually all noncompetition agreements between employers and workers. Just […]
Latest State Law Articles
NY State Budget Will Eliminate Many Fiscal Intermediaries in the State’s Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program
• Littler Filed Under: General (NY)
On April 20, 2024, Governor Hochul signed the New York State Budget for fiscal year 2024-2025 into law. The Budget includes legislation that significantly changes […]
The New Jersey Mini-WARN Act Amendments—One Year Later
• Ogletree Deakins Filed Under: General (NJ)
One year has passed since sweeping amendments to the New Jersey mini-WARN Act (officially known as the “Millville Dallas Airmotive Plant Job Loss Notification Act”) […]
Amidst Union Complaints, New York Adds Guidance for Hospital Staffing Committees
• Littler Filed Under: General (NY)
Unions have been flooding the New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) with complaints about hospital staffing and pushing for “robust implementation” and “enforcement” of […]
Legislation in the NY State Budget Includes Significant Changes that Will Eliminate Many Fiscal Intermediaries in the State’s Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program
• Littler Filed Under: General (NY)
On April 20, 2024, Governor Hochul signed the New York State Budget for fiscal year 2024-2025 into law. The Budget includes legislation that significantly changes […]
Joint Employment and the Cat’s Paw: Oregon Court of Appeals Sets Precedent
• Littler Filed Under: General (OR)
The Oregon Court of Appeals, for the first time, applied the “cat’s paw” theory of imputed liability between joint employers in a whistleblower case regardless […]
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