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FTC nationwide noncompete ban abandoned, but enforcement risks remain
The FTC’s nationwide ban is gone, but enforcement pressure is not. Noncompetes that cannot be justified are increasingly a liability. Employers should act now…
The best offense is a good defense: why severance shouldn’t be an afterthought
Over the past year, we have seen a steady rise in employment termination issues. When employees come to us after being let go, their first question is most…
Has artificial intelligence made attorneys irrelevant? Not so fast
How reliable are AI tools, particularly regarding legal matters?
From confusion to exclusion: another twist in the CTA saga, a BOI exemption for domestic businesses
On March 21, 2025, the U.S. Treasury Department issued an interim final rule exempting domestic companies from Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) reporting.
What to do if ICE shows up at your business
For many business owners, the unexpected arrival of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers can be a stressful and uncertain situation. Whether they…
Update: CTA enforcement resumes amid legal and political challenges? Maybe not?
Update (March 2, 2025): The U.S. Treasury Department announced it will not enforce penalties against domestic companies and U.S. citizens for BOI reporting…
Doubling the stakes: Tennessee’s proposed increase to noneconomic damages caps
If enacted, HB0005 will significantly reshape the liability environment in Tennessee by doubling the statutory caps on noneconomic damages. Visit our blog…
The Corporate Transparency Act and its implications for small businesses
Small businesses play an essential role in the U.S. economy. Millions of small businesses are formed annually in the United States, accounting…
What business owners need to know about negligence claims
Earlier this year, in the case of Melissa Binns v. Trader Joe’s East, Inc. , 690 S.W.3d 241 (Tenn. 2024), the Tennessee Supreme Court adopted the minority view…
Game over or game on? The future of noncompetes
In a recent article published in the Tennessee Bar Journal, Tom Shumate examines the 3-2 Federal Trade Commission decision which narrowly approved the issuance…
Secretly recording workplace conversations
This article breaks down the legality of recording phone and video chat conversations, the consequences of doing so without proper consent, and best practices…
Sixth Circuit tightens standards for notices of collective action
Whether you prefer to get your news from cable T.V. or TikTok, you have probably seen attorneys advertising potential class action lawsuits that may affect…
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