FTC Bans Employment Non-Competes Nationwide

April 24, 2024

After a year of uncertainty, the FTC has issued a Final Rule banning employment non-competes nationwide. The Commission has determined that non-competes themselves constitute an unfair method of competition in violation of Section 5 of the FTC Act. Citing to wage suppression, stifling innovation, and inhibiting start-up creation as factors, …

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The High Cost of Birth Injuries

April 24, 2024

Every parent wants their child to be born healthy and free from harm. Unfortunately, birth injuries happen all too often, and the financial burden of these injuries can be devastating. If your child has been injured at birth, it’s important to know that you have options. You may be entitled …

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What Are the Penalties for Robbery or Carjacking in Wisconsin?

April 24, 2024

There are a variety of different ways to classify crimes. For example, property crimes generally involve accusations of theft or claims that someone has taken or destroyed property belonging to someone else. Violent crimes involve accusations that a person has caused harm to others or threatened to do so. However, …

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Beasley Allen Takes on AT&T in Data Breach Lawsuit 

April 23, 2024

Beasley Allen has initiated a class action lawsuit against telecommunications giant AT&T on behalf of customers affected by a recent cyberattack and consequent data breach. The lawsuit represents Scott Mathews and potentially thousands of other AT&T customers who have had their personal information compromised. The lawsuit, filed in response to …

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DOL Publishes Final QPAM Exemption Amendment

April 23, 2024

On April 3, 2024, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) published a final amendment to Prohibited Transaction Class Exemption 84-14. The amendment will become effective June 17, 2024. Registered investment advisers that manage accounts that are considered “plan assets” under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) and …

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Express Fast Tracks Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Filing

April 23, 2024

Express, Inc., the fashion mall retailer, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the District of Delaware Bankruptcy Court, docket #24-10831 (KBO) on April 22, 2024. This is the second retailer bankruptcy filing that our office has called since publishing our Retailers to Watch for a Possible Bankruptcy Filing in …

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