The Department of Justice (DOJ) and Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently issued updated “Antitrust Guidelines for Business Activities Affecting Workers,” which outline several business practices that may violate antitrust laws. These guidelines follow a recent federal court decision striking down the FTC’s final rule prohibiting nearly all non-competition agreements in the workplace. The guidelines identify […]
On January 15, 2025, the U.S. Supreme Court weighed in on the appropriate legal standard for reviewing certain claims made under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). In E.M.D. Sales, Inc. v. Carrera, No. 23-217, 2025 WL 96207 (U.S. Jan. 15, 2025), the Court held that the “preponderance-of-the-evidence” standard applies when an employer seeks to […]
On April 23, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) proposed a rule banning non-compete agreements between employers and employees. The rule applied to employees, independent contractors, interns, and more, but permitted existing non-compete agreements with senior executives, subject to certain conditions. The rule also required employers to provide notice to workers who had previously signed […]