August 06, 2024 - In May, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued a final rule banning post-employment noncompete agreements as "unfair methods of competition" under the FTC Act — a development that ...
For the first time, a standard for obtaining pre-complaint discovery in Pennsylvania was articulated in the Pennsylvania Rule of Civil Procedure 4003.8, which became effective in November 2007. The ...
On January 8, 2025, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) issued its final rule to implement Executive Order 14117 aimed at preventing access to Americans' bulk sensitive personal data and ...
While buy-to-let real estate can generate steady cash flow and long-term appreciation, it also introduces specific tax rules, reporting requirements and potential liabilities. Rental income is ...
Placing an investment account in a trust can help manage assets and streamline inheritance, but it also introduces specific tax rules and reporting requirements. The tax implications depend on the ...
On February 12, 2026, the Eastern District of Texas vacated the US Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) new rules that produced the burdensome, significantly expanded Hart‑Scott-Rodino (HSR) notification ...
The FTC’s proposed ban on non-competes was blocked in court and later withdrawn in 2025. However, the agency continues to scrutinize non-competes through enforcement, industry outreach, and supporting ...