UPDATE: Federal Judge Halts FTC’s Non-Compete Ban: Employers Can Breathe Easier—for Now The Federal Trade Commission has adopted a final rule adding a prohibition on post-employment non-competes. The rule is scheduled for publication on May 7, 2024, meaning the effective date of the rule will be September 4, 202
WHAT IS A WORKPLACE INVESTIGATION? Workplace investigations are an important element in effective risk management for companies. They are formal inquiries conducted to determine if any internal policies, laws or regulations are in violation. Third-party investigations assist in responding to reports of wrongdoing, and can provide preventative measures for businesses to mitigate future employee misconduct…
Whether due to aging, disability, or some other unique circumstance, if a loved one starts to experience difficulty in taking care of themselves, the conversation family members often have surrounds whether one has the legal authority to act for the person who needs additional assistance, whether in their daily living, finances or otherwise.
As we approach the end of the year, we give thanks for our blessings and consider again how to make a positive difference. Research confirms that generosity is its own rewar
Clients often want to know how long a lawsuit will take if it goes all the way through a trial. Although it varies a lot depending on the complexity of the case, generally my response is 10 to 12 months. Lawsuits can be broken into three parts… pleadings, discovery, and some manner of conclusi
National Estate Planning Awareness Month this October serves as a helpful reminder of the importance of having an estate plan in place. An estate plan includes premeditated decisions about things that you wouldn’t ordinarily think of without going through the process of planning. There are many benefits in having an estate plan in plac
There’s no doubt that rapid advances in technology, social and political tensions, and the shift in trends of social media and digital workforces through the pandemic have not only changed the way we work and live through a production lens but have also shined a light on the beginnings of a massive shift of generations…
On August 30th, the Department of Labor announced a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to revise the regulations that govern when certain employees are entitled to overtime. While it is currently tentative whether and when these proposals will become effective, if effective, these proposals would significantly increase the number of employees required to receive overtime pay…
You may have been asked at one point or another to serve as a trustee for a friend of family members’ trus
Here’s the story of a lovely lady who was bringing up three very lovely girls… Many of us know the rest of this ditty, and probably have the tune in our head right now. The Brady Bunch was an iconic show which portrayed the joys and the struggles associated with a blended fam