About 20% of employees are currently subject to non-compete agreements, and there has been a movement to ban or at least limit their use. In May 2024, the FTC issued a rule that would ban employee non-compete agreements nationwide. It was supposed to go into effect on...
Bitcoin Runes are a new type of token that allow issuers to create and manage their own tokens on the Bitcoin blockchain, a capability previously associated with Ethereum. This development could enhance Bitcoin’s utility and drive its value, potentially making...
New York State’s recreational cannabis program is plagued with problems: lawsuits against the state alleging discrimination in the licensing process, an equity fund – meant to help minority, women, and justice-involved licensees open stores – instead mostly benefiting...
UPDATE – April 30, 2024 On April 23, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued a final rule that effectively bans non-compete agreements nationally. The vote was 3-2, with the dissenting commissioners arguing that the FTC does not have the authority to...
Based ten minutes from the U.S. – Canadian border, we do a significant amount of cross-border work. From time to time we will release updates on developments in Canadian law affecting our business clients in both countries. Canadian securities regulations are moving...
On January 1, 2024, the Corporate Transparency Act (the “CTA”), codified at 31 U.S.C. 5336[i] and the final rule (the “Final Rule”)[ii] promulgated thereunder, will become fully effective. Passed in 2021, the CTA creates a new beneficial ownership information...
