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DOJ, FTC, DOL, and NLRB Join Forces and Announce Memorandum of Understanding on Labor Issues in Merger Investigations

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On August 28, the US Department of Justice (DOJ) Antitrust Division, which enforces the US antitrust laws including the Sherman Act and Clayton Act, and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), which enforces the Federal Trade...more

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Colorado Amends Non-Compete Law To Address Potential Abuses of Training Repayment Agreement Provisions (TRAPS)

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On May 31, 2024, the Governor of Colorado signed House Bill 24-1324, titled “Attorney General Restrictive Employment Agreements,” putting into place a law to toughen protections for employees who are subject to abusive...more

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Avoiding HIPAA Penalties: A Checklist for Covered Entities

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The HIPAA Privacy, Security, and Breach Notification Rules apply to healthcare providers who engage in certain electronic transactions, healthcare clearinghouses, and health plans, including employee group health plans with...more

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Employer-Employee Considerations and Tips for Veteran Business Owners

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“People don’t do what you expect, but what you inspect.” – Louis V. Gerstner Jr., former CEO of IBM. Gerstner’s quote is often repeated in the military and in business. It is a proactive strategy leaders can implement to...more

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Emerging Trends in Second Requests

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From increasing regulatory scrutiny to the best way to handle modern attachments, experts share their insights, best practices, and projections to help organizations and law firms prepare for upcoming Second Requests....more

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FTC Issues Rule to Ban Non-Competes; U.S. Chamber Threatens Lawsuit; What Do Employers Need to Know?

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The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued the Non-Compete Clause Rule on Tuesday, calling for a comprehensive ban on non-compete agreements nationwide. The FTC concluded that non-competes are an “unfair method of competition...more

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Four New Year’s Resolutions for Employers

New Year’s resolutions are common. Many people attempt a “dry” January. Others a dry February, because there are less days in the month. As we close out the first month of 2024 here are four proposed New Year’s resolutions...more

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Veterinary Law Newsletter: Volume 25

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Exciting news from the National Veterinary Law Group at Mandelbaum Barrett PC! Our latest newsletter is here, and it’s packed with valuable insights for the veterinary industry. In this issue, you’ll find informative articles...more

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Training Repayment Agreements Remain Under Federal Scrutiny

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Training repayment agreements (TRA) are a tool for retaining employees after they received employer-paid training. Generally, a TRA requires an employee to repay an employer for the costs of training if the employee leaves...more

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The Role Of A Cybersecurity Law Firm In Safeguarding Digital Assets

In today’s digital landscape, organizations face numerous cybersecurity threats that can compromise their valuable digital assets, including their data, IT infrastructure, networks, software, and intellectual property (IP)....more

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Biometrics in Focus at the FTC

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Two recent actions by the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) reveal a potentially significant shift in its regulatory and potential prosecutorial focus to companies that use, obtain, share, disclose, disseminate, and/or store...more

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Data Protection Update: Q3 Noteworthy Dates

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June 9th marked the deadline for financial institutions, including certain non-banking institutions that collect or maintain sensitive customer information (e.g., car dealerships), to implement a comprehensive information...more

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Would the FTC's Noncompete Ban Prohibit Signing and Relocation Bonus Clawbacks?

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently reported that it had received over 25,000 comments on its proposal to ban employment noncompetition agreements. Most of the discussion over the proposal involves traditional...more

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Federal Trade Commission Finalizes Order Holding Drizly, LLC and Its CEO Accountable for Data Security Failures

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On January 9, 2023, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) finalized an order with Drizly, LLC, an online marketplace for alcohol delivery services, and its Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”), James Cory Rellas over alleged...more

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FTC Releases New Policy Statement on “Unfair Methods of Competition” Enforcement under Section 5 of the FTC Act

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As part of the Biden Administration’s ongoing efforts to reinvigorate antitrust enforcement and the promotion of competition, on November 10, 2022, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) released a new “Policy Statement Regarding...more

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FTC Signals Increased Enforcement Effort Against Ineffective Data Security Protocols

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With two recent enforcement actions, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has shown that administering appropriate data security policies is an area of priority. On October 24, 2022, the FTC announced a Proposed Consent Order...more

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NLRB and FTC Jointly Issue MOU on Information Sharing, Training, and Outreach

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The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), on July 19, 2022, jointly issued a memorandum of understanding (MOU) regarding information sharing, cross-agency training, and outreach of...more

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Wiley Consumer Protection Download (April 18, 2022)

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Welcome to Wiley’s update on recent developments and what’s next in consumer protection at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and Federal Trade Commission (FTC). In this newsletter, we analyze recent regulatory...more

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Key Takeaways From the FTC's CafePress Settlement

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The Federal Trade Commission has reached a settlement in the matter of CafePress. Here are some things you should know: Data minimization: •Storing information indefinitely on your network without a business need creates...more

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Regulators Prioritize Fair Lending And Equal Access To Credit

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Anyone who has attended a conference that looked at information from regulators within the past few months could not help but notice that a key area of focus is fair lending and equal access to credit... Originally...more

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Smart Home Monitoring Company Pays $20 Million To Settle Allegations Of Consumer Credit Reports Misuse

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The Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) reached a settlement with smart home security and monitoring company Vivint Smart Homes Inc. (“Vivint”) to resolve allegations that it improperly obtained and misused consumer credit...more

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Mobile Banking App Banned | Sticky Life Alert Contracts | Casino Pays Price For Misleading Regulators

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2023 AG Elections- Candidates Ready to Vie for Louisiana Attorney General’s Office Should Incumbent Not Seek Reelection •Louisiana Third District Attorney John Belton announced his plans to run for Louisiana AG if...more

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McCarron-Ferguson Act Repeal Upends 75 Years of Exemptions for Health Insurers and Sets New Antitrust Enforcement Expectations

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Since 1945, the McCarran-Ferguson Act (Act) provided insurance companies a limited exemption from federal antitrust laws, exempting certain state-regulated activities that qualified as the “business of insurance." The Act...more

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FTC Zoom Settlement Requires Upgrades to Security

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The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently announced a settlement with Zoom Video Communications, Inc. (Zoom) after allegations that Zoom misled users through deceptive and unfair practices that made users believe their...more

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Employment Flash - October 2020

This edition of Employment Flash summarizes key employment law issues, including the Department of Labor's proposal for determining independent contractor status, revised DOL regulations that clarify who qualifies for...more

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