As we predicted in our May 1, 2024 Client Alert, the Federal Trade Commission’s Noncompete Rule (the “Rule”) has been struck down on a nationwide basis. On August 20, 2024, U.S. District Judge Ada Brown of the Northern District…
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/ Antitrust & Trade Regulation, Labor & Employment Law
Massachusetts will be joining the growing number of states requiring pay ranges be included in advertisements and provided in certain other circumstances…
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/ Labor & Employment Law
In June 2023, the Rhode Island General Assembly enacted legislation granting the public expanded “privileges of the shore,” including but not limited to the right to fish from the shore, to swim in the sea and to pass along the…
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/ Constitutional Law, Real Estate - Residential, Zoning, Planning & Land Use
The Supreme Court has now concluded its most recent term, and in its final two days handed down two decisions with major implications in the area of administrative law (each by a 6-3 margin). And while their precise…
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/ Administrative Law, Civil Procedure, Constitutional Law
It is that time of year again, when the Rhode Island legislature ends its session and passes a number of laws that affect businesses with Rhode Island-based employees. 2024 was no different. Though in some ways this year was…
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/ Elections & Politics, Labor & Employment Law, Privacy
On April 23, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued a final rule (the “Rule”) which bans businesses from using most noncompete agreements against workers…
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/ Labor & Employment Law
Under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), nonprofit entities, including nonprofit independent schools, are now eligible to receive payment in lieu of tax credits for solar photovoltaic (PV) systems. This extension of the IRA is…
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/ Education Law, Energy & Utilities, Nonprofit Law, Taxation
Three cases, all argued this term before the United States Supreme Court and likely to be decided in June, carry major implications for litigation between federal agencies and regulated entities. Depending on the Court’s…
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/ Administrative Law, Civil Procedure, Commercial Law & Contracts
On April 23, 2024, the Department of Labor (“DOL”) announced a final rule (the “Rule”) increasing the salary threshold employers must pay to most exempt workers. Given the anticipated litigation over the Rule and the potential…
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/ Labor & Employment Law
For many charitable institutions, accepting gifts subject to certain donor-imposed restrictions is in the normal course of business. While these restricted funds are quite common, their usefulness can occasionally become…
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/ Finance & Banking, Nonprofit Law
Two recent developments may affect private funds, including syndicated real estate offerings. First, at the end of last summer the SEC adopted the Private Fund Adviser rules, regulations that cover certain aspects of management…
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/ Commercial Law & Contracts, Finance & Banking, Securities Law
A “trademark” is any word, phrase, logo or design that identifies the source of goods or services. Trademarks are used to distinguish one’s products and services from those of another. The strength of a trademark depends on its…
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/ Intellectual Property
On March 5, 2024, the U.S. Department of Education (the “Department”) announced that Liberty University (“Liberty”) has agreed to pay a fine of $14 million for material and ongoing violations of the federal Clery Act. This fine,…
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/ Administrative Law, Civil Rights, Education Law
This is a reminder that pursuant to the Corporate Transparency Act (“CTA”), most new and existing business entities are required to submit a beneficial ownership information (“BOI”) report to the Financial Crimes Enforcement…
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/ Business Organizations, Commercial Law & Contracts, Finance & Banking
Your company’s trademarks are an integral part of its brand and identity. Registering your trademarks with the United States Patent and Trademark Office provides valuable advantages for defending against trademark infringement…
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/ Intellectual Property
