The SEC's wave of enforcement actions concerning "off-channel" communications did not abate in 2024. In total, the SEC announced more than 70 firms agreed to pay more than a half-billion dollars combined to settle charges for...more
12/20/2024
/ Broker-Dealer ,
CFTC ,
Civil Monetary Penalty ,
Electronic Communications ,
Enforcement Actions ,
Instant Messaging Apps ,
Investment Adviser ,
Investment Advisers Act of 1940 ,
Mobile Devices ,
Recordkeeping Requirements ,
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) ,
Securities Exchange Act
A majority of states currently recognize the enforceability of non-compete agreements to some extent. Generally, these agreements prohibit employees from working in the same or similar profession for a period of time...more
1/6/2023
/ Employment Contract ,
Executive Orders ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
FTC Act ,
Non-Compete Agreements ,
NPRM ,
Proposed Rules ,
Public Comment ,
Restrictive Covenants ,
Section 5 ,
Unfair Competition
The Florida Supreme Court on March 31, 2022, found that the incorporation by reference of the American Arbitration Association (AAA) arbitration rules in Airbnb's Terms of Service constitutes clear and unmistakable evidence...more