On April 23, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission approved and issued its final rule effectively banning employers’ use of non-compete agreements (subject to very few exceptions). The rule becomes effective 120 days after...more
This year, the federal government is challenging contractual provisions that regularly appear in private employment agreements. Both the National Labor Relations Board (“NLRB”) and the Obama administration have challenged the...more
Many startup entrepreneurs are not aware of California’s laws around the ownership of intellectual property.
And for most, the concepts for products or services are the life-blood of a company’s operations and future....more