St. Thomas Law Review
DefamationEntertainment LawFeatured
February 3, 2025By Sara Asher
Drake’s federal lawsuit against Universal Music Group (“UMG”) represents a clash between a globally recognized artist and one of the music industry’s most powerful labels. It raises questions about defamation, business ethics, and the obligations of record labels toward their artists. Filed in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
