Multistate employers with employees in Texas are subject to state laws regarding employment agreements. Whether your business is large or small, specific provisions within your agreements could render your agreements…
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/ Commercial Law & Contracts, Intellectual Property, Labor & Employment Law
Novo Nordisk, the manufacturer of Ozempic and Wegovy, has petitioned the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to add semaglutide, the active ingredient in Wegovy and Ozempic, to the "Demonstrable Difficulties for Compounding"…
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/ Administrative Law, Consumer Protection, Health, Science, Computers, & Technology
A Texas federal court has temporarily blocked the implementation of the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) nationwide. The decision, issued by Judge Amos L. Mazzant III of the US District Court for the Eastern District of Texas,…
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/ Business Organizations, Civil Procedure, Constitutional Law, Finance & Banking
On October 7, 2024, Jennifer A. Abruzzo, General Counsel for the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) issued a memo urging field offices to root out unlawful non-compete provisions and remedy the harmful effects.
“Whether or…
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/ Antitrust & Trade Regulation, Commercial Law & Contracts, Labor & Employment Law
Bankruptcy debtors have special rights in contracts or leases where both parties have outstanding obligations, known in legal terms as “executory contracts” or “unexpired leases”. If you are doing business with a company that is…
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/ Bankruptcy, Commercial Law & Contracts, Finance & Banking
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), like many federal agencies, has finite resources for carrying out its essential functions. It simply isn’t feasible, nor efficient or effective, for OSHA regulators to…
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/ Administrative Law, Health, Labor & Employment Law
Cryotherapy has long been an at-home remedy for minor injuries and conditions. In recent years, the use of whole-body cryotherapy has gained popularity among athletes, fitness enthusiasts, and other individuals seeking…
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/ Business Organizations, Consumer Protection, Health
For small- to medium-sized business owners, the cost and burden of resolving a lawsuit can seem catastrophic and overwhelming, leading some business owners to simply ignore the issue (or procrastinate until it’s too late). But…
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/ Business Organizations, Business Torts, Civil Procedure, Law Practice Products & Services
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has broad authority over marketing and advertising, including for medical spas and other healthcare businesses. While there aren't specific regulations tailored solely to med spas or wellness…
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/ Communications & Media Law, Consumer Protection, Health
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) introduced a new walkaround rule this year to clarify that, like employers, employees have the right to designate a non-employee third party to be their representative…
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/ Labor & Employment Law
Celebrities like Jay Leno and Emma Hemming Willis (married to Bruce Willis) are speaking out about their experiences with guardianship and caregiving. If you are caring for a family member with dementia too, a time will likely…
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/ Family Law, Wills, Trusts, & Estate Planning
On Monday, the Department of Justice (DOJ) announced a record $15 million settlement to resolve claims that Baylor St. Lukes Medical Center, Baylor College of Medicine, and Surgical Associates of Texas were billing Medicare for…
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/ Administrative Law, Criminal Law, Health
Does the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) ban on non-compete clauses apply to non-solicitation clauses? It depends. The FTC ban on non-compete clauses can apply to non-solicitation agreements. However, only those that are so…
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/ Antitrust & Trade Regulation, Business Organizations, Labor & Employment Law
Cease-and-desist letters, often referred to as demand letters, are a valuable tool in defending your intellectual property rights, including copyrights and trademarks.
Cease-And-Desist Letters For Copyright Or Trademark…
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/ Civil Remedies, Intellectual Property
The FTC's proposed ban on non-compete agreements is still making its way through the legal system, but businesses are already looking for alternatives to protect their interests. Keep in mind that it is not necessarily the…
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/ Antitrust & Trade Regulation, Intellectual Property, Labor & Employment Law
