Business LawFeaturedFederal LawFederal Trade Commission
November 20, 2024By Zachary Schindler
Non-compete agreements are contracts between an employee and an employer that prevent employees from working for or starting competing businesses. These agreements typically specify a geographical area and the time period for enforcement after employment ends. Non-compete agreements are vital to safeguarding an employer’s company by protecting trade secrets and ensuring that employees cannot unfairly […]
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Business LawFeaturedFlorida Law
November 18, 2024By Nicole Nardo
A major driving factor in forming a corporation, limited liability corporation (“LLC”), or limited partnership is the creation of a distinct legal entity. With such a distinction in place, the entity enjoys limited liability and, thus, the shield of a “corporate veil.” With this protection, only the personal assets invested in the business are at […]
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Business LawEmployment LawFeaturedFederal Trade Commission
October 9, 2023By Daniel Borges
After centuries of use as a staple of employment law, the non-compete clause may soon become a relic of the past. On January 5, 2023, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) proposed a new rule to ban employers in the United States from including non-compete clauses in employment agreements with workers.[i] The aptly-named “Non-Compete […]
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