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Corporate Transparency Act Blocked Nationwide

The Corporate Transparency Act (the “CTA”), enacted in 2021 to combat money laundering and other illicit activities, has been blocked, as of December 3, 2024, by a federal district court in Texas. The Court issued a nationwide injunction, temporarily halting the enforcement of the CTA, including its controversial beneficial ownership information (“BOI”) reporting requirements. We […]

Amendments to the Florida Rules of Civil Procedure

On May 23, 2024, the Supreme Court of Florida issued two opinions in its ongoing effort to promote active case management. Effective January 1, 2025, the Court amended the following Florida Rules of Civil Procedure: Rule 1.200. Case Management; Pretrial Procedure  Rule 1.201. Complex Litigation             With some exceptions, trial courts must assign each civil […]

Review of Recent Supreme Court Decisions: Effect on Business and Regulatory Landscape

Potential Impact of Recent Supreme Court Decisions on U.S. Companies The U.S. Supreme Court’s recent term has culminated in three pivotal rulings that are expected to significantly influence the regulatory landscape for American businesses:  Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo (2024), Corner Post, Inc. v. Board of Governors, FRS (2024), and SEC v. Jarkesy (2024). These decisions collectively mark a substantial […]

FTC’s Noncompete Ban Blocked Nationwide

FTC’s Noncompete Ban Blocked Nationwide 09.19.24 In a pivotal decision that has significant implications for labor markets and employer-employee relations across the United States, a federal judge has blocked the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) near-total ban on noncompete agreements. The ruling halts the FTC’s sweeping Final Rule (the “Rule”), which was set to take effect […]

The FTC’s New Rule on Noncompete Agreements

Overview of the FTC’s New Rule on Noncompete Agreements In a groundbreaking move on April 23, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) voted 3-2 to institute a comprehensive ban on noncompete agreements under Section 5 of the FTC Act, the Non-Compete Clause Rule (the “Rule”).  Section 5 aims to eliminate unfair methods of competition, but […]