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ALERT: Federal Court Blocks Corporate Transparency Act, Halting Nationwide Enforcement

ALERT: Federal Court Blocks Corporate Transparency Act, Halting Nationwide Enforcement

Less than one month before its deadline, a Texas federal court has temporarily blocked the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), which requires U.S. businesses to report their key stakeholders to the Treasury Department. Judge Amos L. Mazzant III issued this ruling after a…

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Texas Court Blocks FTC’s Non-Compete Ban: What This Means for Employers

Texas Court Blocks FTC’s Non-Compete Ban: What This Means for Employers

On August 21, 2024, the U. S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas blocked the FTC’s new rule banning non-compete agreements across the country. The sweeping ban has been mired in controversy and legal challenges since it was announced by…

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Will the FTC’s Ban on Non-Competes Go into Effect on September 4th?

Will the FTC’s Ban on Non-Competes Go into Effect on September 4th?

Earlier this month, a federal court in Texas issued a preliminary injunction staying the effective date of the FTC’s non-compete rule. In Ryan, LLC v. FTC, the court held that the plaintiffs established a likelihood of success on the merits of their…

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FTC Approves Rule Banning Non-Compete Agreements

FTC Approves Rule Banning Non-Compete Agreements

In a groundbreaking move at its April 23rd meeting, the Federal Trade Commission approved a sweeping ban on non-compete agreements across all U.S. employers. Under the final rule, existing non-compete agreements are upheld for senior executives, while they're deemed unenforceable for other workers.…

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Is the FTC Poised to Outlaw All Employment Non-Competes?

Is the FTC Poised to Outlaw All Employment Non-Competes?

In a groundbreaking move set to be decided at its April 23rd meeting, the Federal Trade Commission is anticipated to approve a sweeping ban on non-compete agreements across all U.S. employers. If approved, this rule would nullify virtually all non-compete agreements, including…

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What Every Nonprofit Needs to Know about Charitable Solicitation Registration
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What Every Nonprofit Needs to Know about Charitable Solicitation Registration

Like other industries, many states regulate fundraising activities. Currently, forty states require charitable nonprofits to register with the state…

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FCC to Expand DNC Rules to Cover Texts, Ban Lead Forms with Hyperlinked Sellers?
FCC to Expand DNC Rules to Cover Texts, Ban Lead Forms with Hyperlinked Sellers?

FCC to Expand DNC Rules to Cover Texts, Ban Lead Forms with Hyperlinked Sellers?

Today, the FCC released a Report and Order and Notice of Proposed Rulemaking related to several “robotext” issues. The FCC will…

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The FTC Proposes Rule to Ban Employment Non-Competes
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The FTC Proposes Rule to Ban Employment Non-Competes

Today, in an astonishing move, the FTC released a proposed Rule that would ban non-compete clauses from employment contracts. The FTC…

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Vonage Will Pay $100M to Settle FTC Dark Patterns Enforcement Action
Vonage Will Pay $100M to Settle FTC Dark Patterns Enforcement Action

Vonage Will Pay $100M to Settle FTC Dark Patterns Enforcement Action

Michele Shuster, our managing partner shares details about dark patterns in marketing and provides practical suggestions for staying out…

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Understanding Charitable Solicitation Registration
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Understanding Charitable Solicitation Registration

Charitable Solicitation Registration is a critical step for moving forward, whether you are soliciting by phone, text, email, or snail mail…

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