When an employee departs, especially to join a competitor or start a competitive venture, the risk to the employer’s confidential information and customer relationships can be immediate. In those moments, time is not a…
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/ Civil Remedies, Commercial Law & Contracts, Labor & Employment Law
Injunctive relief plays a critical role in resolving disputes when immediate action is needed to prevent harm that money alone cannot fix. Whether an employer seeks to protect confidential business information or a party seeks…
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/ Civil Procedure, Civil Remedies, Labor & Employment Law
In nearly every business transaction, some degree of confidential information is exchanged. Whether it involves financial data, a client list, proprietary code or strategic plans, that information only has value if it remains…
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/ Civil Remedies, Commercial Law & Contracts, Intellectual Property
In a significant shift in its regulatory strategy, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has moved away from sweeping rulemaking on non-compete agreements and adopted a case-by-case enforcement approach. This pivot comes in the…
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/ Antitrust & Trade Regulation, Labor & Employment Law
In recent weeks, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has intensified its scrutiny of non-compete agreements—most notably through its enforcement action against Gateway Services and letters sent to major health care employers. At…
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/ Commercial Law & Contracts, Labor & Employment Law, Intellectual Property
The White House, Department of State and USCIS clarified over the weekend that the $100,000 H-1B fee will not apply to those with existing H-1B visas or for whom a petition has been granted. Specifically, in guidance released on…
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/ Administrative Law, Immigration Law, Labor & Employment Law
Just one week after the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ordered Gateway Services Inc. (Gateway), the nation’s largest pet cremation company, to cease enforcing non-compete agreements that bound nearly 1,800 workers, FTC Chairman…
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/ Antitrust & Trade Regulation, Health, Labor & Employment Law
The U.S. Department of State (DOS) has implemented new restrictions that all but eliminate the ability of individuals to apply for visa stamps at U.S. consulates outside their home countries. This change significantly impacts…
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/ Administrative Law, Immigration Law
The Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC’s) non-compete rule may be effectively dead, but the agency’s focus on non-compete agreements is very much alive. In February, FTC Chairman Andrew Ferguson launched a Joint Labor Task Force to…
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/ Antitrust & Trade Regulation, Commercial Law & Contracts, Labor & Employment Law
Businesses across the United States, particularly restaurants and retailers, are facing a sharp increase in lawsuits alleging violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) due to inaccessible websites and mobile…
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/ Civil Rights, Communications & Media Law, Science, Computers, & Technology
On July 8, 2025, less than a week before the “click-to-cancel” rule would have gone into effect, the United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit struck down the proposed rule (Custom Communications, Inc. v. Federal…
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/ Administrative Law, Commercial Law & Contracts, Consumer Protection
On June 27, 2025, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a 6–3 decision in Trump v. CASA, Inc., marking a major shift in how federal courts may respond to challenges against nationwide policies—especially in immigration law. The case…
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/ Civil Procedure, Constitutional Law, Immigration Law
On June 4, 2025, President Trump issued a proclamation restricting the entry of foreign nationals from select countries, which took effect on June 9, 2025. Citing national security and public safety concerns, the order imposes…
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/ Administrative Law, Immigration Law
Late on May 14, 2025, the Missouri Senate majority invoked a rarely used procedural tool to advance a vote on House Bill 567, which would repeal the Missouri Paid Sick Leave Act (or Proposition A). As passed by Missouri voters…
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/ Elections & Politics, Labor & Employment Law
On January 20, 2025, President Trump issued Executive Order 14159, Protecting the American People Against Invasion, which directed the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to ensure that noncitizens in the U.S. comply with…
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/ Administrative Law, Criminal Law, Immigration Law
