Eighth Circuit Invalidates Missouri's Two-Year Lobbying Ban for Former Legislators and Staffers -
The Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals invalidated a Missouri state constitutional amendment that imposed a two-year lobbying...more
8/28/2024
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On April 23, the Federal Trade Commission voted 3-2 to adopt a final rule banning noncompete agreements. The FTC defines a "non-compete clause" broadly as a term or condition of employment that prohibits a worker from, or...more
4/30/2024
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The new House Rules package adopted by the Republican majority in the U.S. House of Representatives on January 9, 2023, to govern the proceedings of the 118th Congress included a variety of changes to the House Committee on...more