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Non-Compete Agreements are contracts, typically formed in employment or business purchase contexts, where one party agrees to refrain from engaging in a particular line of work or pursuing business within a certain industry or locale. The purpose of these agreements is to protect employers or business purchasers from competition stemming from former employees or former owners of a business. less -

Platform Deal Considerations

Seward & Kissel LLP on 2/21/2025

When presented with an opportunity to join an investment management platform, a prospective manager should carefully take into account the following considerations:...more

Private Company Report: Fourth Quarter 2024

Paul Hastings LLP on 1/22/2025

This edition of the Private Company Report highlights critical updates and regulatory changes affecting private companies, including a temporary stay on the enforcement of the new beneficial ownership reporting requirements...more

On the 2025 compensation committee agenda

KPMG Board Leadership Center (BLC) on 1/7/2025

In 2025, the business environment will continue to be challenging, with increasing uncertainty and disruptions impacting companies and their employees. Emerging technologies are rapidly retooling, if not revolutionizing,...more

Employment Litigation Roundup: December 2024

Seward & Kissel LLP on 1/6/2025

Arizona employer cannot exclude settlement communications from former employee’s retaliation complaint - In Flores v. Rafi Law Group PLLC, the plaintiff accused her law firm employer of retaliating against her by (i)...more

The State AG Report – 11.21.2024

Cozen O'Connor on 11/25/2024

Here are curated AG and federal regulatory news stories highlighting key areas in which state and federal regulators’ decisions are having an impact across the US: •Republican AGs Sue SEC Claiming Cryptocurrency Regulatory...more

FTC Focus: Zeroing In On Post-Election Labor Markets

Proskauer Rose LLP on 11/25/2024

Under Chair Lina Khan, the Federal Trade Commission elevated its focus on labor markets. It promulgated a rule attempting to ban noncompete agreements, now stayed and subject to litigation. It took action against alleged...more

V&E Quarterly Securities & ESG Updates - Fall 2024

Vinson & Elkins LLP on 10/18/2024

The first half of 2024 was eventful in the world of environmental, social and governance (“ESG”). Although ESG continued to lose the market tailwinds that have pushed it forward in recent years, regulatory pressures both...more

SEC Reaches Three Separate Resolutions In Continued Focus On Whistleblowers And Rule 21F-17(a)

A&O Shearman on 10/1/2024

In September 2024, the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC” or “the Commission”) resolved three separate actions against corporate entities for reaching agreements with employees, potential employees, and clients that,...more

Insights - September 2024

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP on 9/30/2024

In this edition of Insights, we take a closer look at the megadeals and sponsor transactions driving recent M&A activity, the importance of staying ahead of the risks in AI development and deployment, and other diverse...more

The State AG Report – 8.22.2024

Cozen O'Connor on 8/30/2024

Here are curated AG and federal regulatory news stories highlighting key areas in which state and federal regulators’ decisions are having an impact across the US: •Texas Court Ruling Deals Blow to FTC Non-Compete Rule - ...more

Securities Law Update - August 2024 #2

Fenwick & West LLP on 8/30/2024

Welcome to the latest edition of Fenwick’s Securities Law Update. This edition contains updates and reminders on: ..The federal court decision that struck down the FTC’s noncompete ban, blocking it from taking effect...more

In Compliance: Holtzman Vogel's August 2024 Round-Up

Holtzman Vogel Baran Torchinsky & Josefiak on 8/28/2024

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

Public Company Watch: July 2024

Paul Hastings LLP on 7/25/2024

In the July edition of our Public Company Watch, we cover key issues impacting public companies, including the new Compliance and Disclosure Interpretations related to the cybersecurity disclosure rules and the recent SEC...more

Employment Litigation Roundup: June 2024

Seward & Kissel LLP on 7/3/2024

CFTC charges employer with failing to include whistleblower carveout in agreements with employees - Commodities trading firm Trafigura Trading LLC agreed to pay a $55 million fine to settle charges from the Commodity...more

Public Company Watch: April 2024

Paul Hastings LLP on 5/8/2024

In the April edition of our Public Company Watch, we cover key issues impacting public companies, including the SEC’s recent enforcement action regarding “AI Washing,” the SEC’s recent shadow trading case, proposed amendments...more

The Ethics and Compliance Challenges of Noncompete Bans

NAVEX on 5/7/2024

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission sent shockwaves through the corporate world in April when the agency imposed a ban on noncompete agreements – and like any good shockwave, this new rule will reverberate through the ethics...more

2024 Compensation Committee Handbook

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP on 4/4/2024

Overview of Committee Member Responsibilities - Compensation committee (Committee) members’ duties and responsibilities generally are outlined in the Committee’s organizational charter approved by the board of directors...more

Expect Focus - Volume III, September 2023

Carlton Fields on 10/11/2023

Regulators Hit Jackpot: Off-Channel Communications - Several years before announcing the first “off-channel” communications enforcement action, the SEC and FINRA cautioned broker-dealers and investment advisers about...more

More Attacks on Employee Separation Agreements; Now the SEC Joins the Fray

Williams Mullen on 10/3/2023

In early September, the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC” or “Commission”) settled a charge it brought against Monolith Resources, LLC, a Nebraska-based energy and technology company. The SEC claimed in the charge...more

Public Company Watch: June 2023

Paul Hastings LLP on 6/23/2023

In the June edition of our Public Company Watch, we cover key issues impacting public companies, including the first cryptocurrency insider trading enforcement action settled by the SEC based on specific allegations that...more

A Client Alert About Client Alerts – SEC Cites Alerts In Issuing $400,000 Fine Related to Whistleblower Protections

Wiley Rein LLP on 6/30/2022

What: On June 22, 2022, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) settled charges against The Brink's Company (Brinks) for requiring employees to sign confidentiality agreements that prohibited disclosure of any financial...more

Be Prepared: Aggressive Antitrust Enforcement Is Back

Bass, Berry & Sims PLC on 8/10/2021

This summer has seen a flurry of bold antitrust announcements from the Biden administration. By issuing a sweeping executive order calling for numerous changes to antitrust enforcement and by naming progressive favorites and...more

MoFo Japan Disputes Newsletter – 2nd Quarter 2021

Morrison & Foerster LLP on 6/30/2021

Welcome to Morrison & Foerster’s quarterly newsletter on dispute resolution. In this newsletter, we address recent developments in arbitrations, investigations, and commercial and intellectual property litigation that may...more

NY State Debt Collection Suspended | Anti-Gouging Enforcement | AGs: Who’s An “Accredited Investor”?

Cozen O'Connor on 3/22/2020

Breaking News- Despite COVID-19, the State AG Report Stays on the Beat- •In these unprecedented times, the Cozen O’Connor State AG Group is committed to continuing to bring you important AG news stories and keeping you...more

Weekly Update Newsletter - January 2019 #2

PilieroMazza PLLC on 1/14/2019

GOVERNMENT CONTRACTING - A Government Executive article discussed the impact of the shutdown on some defense contractors. As the partial government shutdown continues, some American defense firms are receiving...more

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