In a decision poised to change the landscape of Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (“ERISA”) litigation, on April 17, 2025, the Supreme Court held in Cunningham et al. v. Cornell University et al. that a claimant...more
4/23/2025
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On December 18, 2024, the Delaware Supreme Court (the “Court”) held in LKQ Corp. v. Rutledge that forfeiture-for-competition provisions in employee equity award agreements are enforceable in certain contexts. This article...more
In the dynamic landscape of global private equity, MIPs are a crucial tool for attracting, retaining, and motivating executive talent. In this article, we highlight key issues and practical tips for companies planning to...more
12/11/2024
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On July 3, 2024, the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas (the “Court”) in Ryan LLC v. Federal Trade Commission (“Ryan”) preliminarily enjoined the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) from...more
7/12/2024
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On February 28, 2024, members of the New York City Council proposed three bills that would restrict non-competes at various levels.
This development follows the New York state legislature’s proposed non-compete ban, which...more
On January 10, 2023, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) published its highly anticipated final rule for determining whether a worker should be classified as an employee or independent contractor under the Fair Labor Standards...more
On December 22, 2023, the governor of New York State vetoed a state bill that sought to ban non-compete agreements for employees and other service providers.
The bill was passed by the New York State Legislature on June...more
On January 15, 2022, the New York City Human Rights Law was amended, requiring New York City employers with more than four employees to include the salary range in job postings....more
Employers are working in a new and disrupted world, with different volumes and types of data, processed for different purposes, including those driven by societal development, expectations and changing ways of working. These...more