Author: Tara A. Speer
FTC Bans Employment Non-Competes Nationwide
Posted in Business & Commercial Law, Business & Corporate, Employment Law, Franchise, Legal Updates
After a year of uncertainty, the FTC has issued a Final Rule banning employment non-competes nationwide. The Commission has determined that non-competes themselves constitute an unfair method of competition in violation of Section 5 of the FTC Act. Citing to wage suppression, stifling innovation, and inhibiting start-up creation as factors,… Continue reading
Navigating 2023’s Employment Landscape: Legal Compliance and the Perils of Template Reuse
Posted in Employment Law
So far, 2023 has proven to be a particularly active year in the employment space, with federal government agencies weighing in on a variety of issues. Of note, severance agreements have been a specific target of both the National Labor Relations Board (the “NLRB”) and the Securities and Exchange Commission… Continue reading
No-Poach Clauses in Franchise Agreements: The Saga Continues in 2022
Posted in Franchise
For the past few years, it seems franchisors have been riding a roller coaster when it comes to no-poach clauses in their franchise agreements. While for a time it seemed as though scrutiny for such clauses might be fading, on February 17, 2022, the Department of Justice (“DOJ”) filed a… Continue reading
FTC Issues Penalty Offenses Concerning Money Making Opportunities to Hundreds of Franchise Companies
Posted in Business & Corporate, Franchise
The Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) has kept itself busy as of late, issuing a series of notices to over 1,000 businesses (many of them franchise companies) advising them that they could face civil penalties for conduct that the FTC has deemed unlawful. The Notice of Penalty Offenses Concerning Money-Making Opportunities… Continue reading
Regulating Romance: How to Manage Workplace Relationships
Posted in Employment Law
Whether we like it or not, romance in the workplace often is inevitable. Most people spend more of their waking hours with their co-workers than anyone else in their lives. In light of that, it is not beyond comprehension that, on occasion, a romantic relationship will result. However, while the employees in question may be basking in the light of new found love, the company’s administration may not view the relationship with the same amount of fervor. In fact, work place romances can create myriad issues and can easily turn into a HR nightmare if not handled properly. Continue reading
Declaratory Judgment Actions: Combating the Coverage Denial Letter
Posted in Insurance Coverage & Liability
Suffering a first party insurance loss or facing a lawsuit from a third party can be two of the most difficult and unsettling experiences for an individual or business. To add to the turmoil, being told by the insurance company that there is no coverage for the claim can be enough to turn that bad situation into an unbearable one. The daunting prospect of being forced to navigate the financial or legal landscape alone is overwhelming. On top of that, finding out that the money you spent on insurance premiums does not provide the necessary coverage when it is needed most is like adding insult to injury. Rest assured, there may still be hope. Continue reading
