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Getting Paid for Nothing? The Legal Risks of No-Show Jobs

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From political scandals to organized crime cases, the phrase “no-show job” is often associated with something shady. Think HBO’s The Sopranos, where Tony Soprano’s crew collected paychecks on construction sites without having...more

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Can Non-Compete Agreements Lead to Jail Time?

Can non-compete agreements lead to criminal fines—or even jail time? Yes, they can. That is because violating the Sherman Antitrust Act can result in criminal charges, not just civil liability....more

Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP

Competition authorities crackdown on employment markets: a new era for cartels

At the end of last year, the US Department of Justice (DOJ) secured a guilty plea for wage fixing, resulting in its first criminal conviction with Assistant Attorney General Jonathan Kanter saying: “[t]oday’s guilty plea...more

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Colorado Cracks Down on Restrictive Covenant Agreements, Authorizing Potential Criminal Penalties

Colorado has enlisted the help of the criminal justice system to reinforce its strong public policy against restrictive covenants. Beginning on March 1, 2022, violations of Colorado’s restrictive covenants statute, C.R.S. §...more

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Colorado Criminalizes Certain Restrictive Covenants

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Colorado’s legal landscape continues to shift. Through one sentence in a 304-page bill enacted in 2021, SB 21-271 criminalized violations of Colorado’s restrictive-covenant statute, section 8-2-113, C.R.S.  Effective March 1,...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

French Labor News - April 2020

This is the first issue of our monthly newsletter detailing recent important legislative developments, case law and events regarding labor law in France. This edition focuses on recent decisions rendered by French courts,...more

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