Stemming a tide of Delaware decisions closely scrutinizing and refusing to enforce non-compete agreements, Delaware’s Supreme Court held that forfeiture-for-competition provisions arising out of a Delaware limited partnership agreement are enforceable, reversing the Court of Chancery’s year-old decision in Cantor Fitzgerald, L.P. v. Ainslie, et al. Cantor Fitzgerald, Ltd. P’ship v. Ainslie, No. 162, 2023, 2024 Del. LEXIS 28 (Jan. 29, 2024).
Archives for February 6, 2024
Labor & Employment Practice Group Partners Author NLRB Non-compete Clauses Article
Labor & Employment Practice Group partners Joe Lavigne and Tom Hubert authored the Hotel Management article “NLRB strengthens its position against (most) non-compete clauses” published on October 19, 2023.
Labor Group Contributes to the Chambers US Regional Employment 2023 Global Practice Guide
Labor & Employment Practice Group partners Jennifer Kogos, Jane Heidingsfelder, and Joe Lavigne co-authored the “Louisiana: Trends and Developments” section for the US Regional Employment 2023 Global Practice Guide, published by Chambers & Partners on September 28, 2023.
Adams and Gaines Author Article on Updated EEOC Guidelines for the Healthcare Industry
Mark Adams, a partner in the Labor & Employment Practice Group, and Madison Gaines, an associate in the Labor & Employment Practice Group, authored the article “The Impact of New EEOC Harassment Guidance on Healthcare Employers” published by Nashville Medical News on November 20, 2023.
Goldberg Segalla Welcomes Erica B. Lewis
Goldberg Segalla added Erica B. Lewis to the firm’s Worker’s Compensation group in Raleigh.
Update on Medical Marijuana Reimbursements in Pennsylvania ›
The Commonwealth Court has issued multiple opinions addressing payment of medical marijuana and CBD oil prescriptions per the Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Act
Howard Jackson Joins FordHarrison’s Nashville Office as Partner
FordHarrison LLP, one of the country’s largest management-side labor and employment law firms, is pleased to announce that Howard B. Jackson has joined the Nashville, TN office as Partner.
The New Texas Law on Vaccination Mandates: What Changes Do Employers Need to Make Now?
Effective February 6, 2024, a new Texas law prohibits private employers from adopting or enforcing a mandate requiring an employee, contractor, or applicant to be vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment.
Contract Faculty at NYU Will Vote in a Historic Union Representation Election
Contract faculty at New York University are one step closer to securing a union.
A group of faculty members in full-time, non-tenure track positions are organizing a union affiliated with United Auto Workers (UAW) Local 7902. In early January, the union – known as Contract Faculty United – reached a
New York Amends Workplace Violence Prevention Law to Extend Coverage to Public Schools
Since 2006, public employers in New York have been required to implement programs to prevent and minimize workplace violence.1 Public school employers, including public school districts, New York City public schools, Boards of Cooperative Education Services (BOCES), and County Vocational Education and Extension Boards, were previously exempted from the law.
Puerto Rico Department of the Treasury Announces 2024 Limits on Qualified Retirement Plans
On January 31, 2024, the Puerto Rico Department of the Treasury issued Internal Revenue Circular Letter No. 24-01 (CL IR 24-01) announcing the applicable 2024 limits for Puerto Rico qualified retirement plans.
Remote Workers in Puerto Rico Could Be Exempted From Puerto Rico’s Employment Laws
On January 26, 2024, Puerto Rico enacted Law 27-2024, which exempts certain remote workers and their employers from complying with Puerto Rico’s employment laws.
5 Ways the Modern Workplace Is Changing in 2024
Innovations in artificial intelligence and machine learning are fostering greater productivity and efficiency but can introduce risk.
10 Workplace TV Shows That Perfectly Capture The Industries They’re Set In
Several workplace TV shows authentically capture specific industries, enhancing realism and delivering both entertainment and catharsis.
Gen Z prefers paychecks over promotions, survey says
As young Americans make career decisions about where to work and what roles to accept, most are prioritizing long-term financial security over climbing the corporate ladder.