The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued a final rule in a partisan 3-2 vote on April 23, 2024 prohibiting employers from binding most American workers to post-employment non-competition agreements (the "Final Rule")....more
4/25/2024
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Restrictive Covenants
After a long hiatus, Georgia courts are again cracking down on employee non-compete agreements and other restrictive covenants. These decisions deserve the attention of every Georgia employer that issues these agreements to...more
On March 1, 2022, Colorado added criminal penalties to its existing non-compete law. This is part of a wider trend to limit the reach of non-compete agreements. While it is unclear how expansive enforcement will be, employers...more
Q: Can you provide a brief overview of the case?
A: The plaintiff filed Sarbanes-Oxley and Dodd-Frank whistleblower claims, as well as a defamation claim, in the Northern District of Alabama against a publicly-held...more
I live in Atlanta, Georgia, the crown jewel of the Southeast. Along with its benefits, we enjoy dense traffic, inconsistent sports teams and challenged public schools. I mention the latter as my wife and I have sent both of...more
Every day we celebrate very dynamic women who impact our lives. During March, we highlighted the accomplishments of historical and ceiling-shattering women. Tonya Mitchem Grindon is one such dynamic and ceiling-shattering...more
An increasing number of companies in the banking industry are reporting receiving demand letters from law firms alleging website violations under Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act (Title III). These letters...more