On November 5, 2024, Missouri voters passed Proposition A, a ballot initiative that will both increase the State’s minimum wage and provide workers paid sick leave. Those voting in favor totaled nearly 60% of the votes cast....more
*As of August 20, 2024, the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas has blocked the FTC's impending ban on non-compete agreements. Please see the update at the end of this alert.
Trade secrets...more
8/21/2024
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On April 23, 2034, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued a final rule intended to ban the use and enforcement of most non-compete clauses signed by workers.
The new rule is not in effect yet. It will become...more
4/25/2024
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