The Landscape of Noncompete Provisions Continues to Evolve November 11, 2024 On August 20, 2024, in Ryan LLC v. Federal Trade Commission, the Northern District of Texas struck down the FTC’s...
The Perils of “Keeping Up with the Joneses”: When Association Pricing Crosses the Antitrust Line October 21, 2024 Imagine an association establishing its dues based solely on what their “competitor” association charges. However, this practice can lead to...
Key Updates to the Federal Corporate Transparency Act August 15, 2024 On January 1, 2024, the Federal Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) went into effect. This law affects mostly small businesses by...
The Changing Landscape of Attorney Fee Provisions in Consumer Contracts August 5, 2024 Overview The bargaining power in consumer contracts, also known as a consumer agreement in which money, property, or services are provided...
Overly Detailed Board of Directors Minutes: A Legal Liability? July 25, 2024 Here’s a hypothetical scenario for you. The board of directors of a well-respected nonprofit organization was sued by a disgruntled...
Bylaws: A Governance Document; Not Your Operations Manual June 25, 2024 Bylaws serve as an organization's governing roadmap, outlining the rules and procedures that guide operations and strategic focus. Well-crafted bylaws...
Edward R McMurray to Serve as Faculty Member at Institute for Organization Management May 16, 2024 A Leadership Training Program Produced by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce WASHINGTON, D.C.— Institute for Organization Management, the professional development program...
The Federal Trade Commission is Set to Implement New Rule Prohibiting Noncompete Clauses May 7, 2024 The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has implemented a new, transformative rule, set to take effect 120 days after its publication...
The Seventh Circuit Seeks Guidance from Delaware Supreme Court on Forfeiture-for-Competition Clauses April 16, 2024 The United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit, based in Illinois, certified two questions for the Delaware Supreme...
The Corporate Transparency Act and its Impact on Commercial Real Estate March 29, 2024 The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) went into effect on January 1, 2024. The CTA allows government entities to combat terrorism,...