Even before the global pandemic forced unprecedented levels of work from home, companies around the U.S. had begun to reevaluate where their employees could best do their work. Their newfound flexibility brings new complexity as employers buy into the concept that...
While some investors chose to invest in cryptocurrencies based upon an understanding of the underlying technology and potential of their blockchain, others invest in crypto because they are following a trend and may not understand what drives the valuation of...
It is common in agreements of all kinds to see a clause where a party that is providing a product or service disclaims any liability for “consequential damages.” These clauses frequently are glossed over. They may be passed off as “standard” and part of “our normal...
On January 5, 2023, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced a proposed regulation that, if adopted, could potentially invalidate and largely prohibit the use of employee non-competes in the U.S. Currently, some estimate that non-compete agreements bar about 30...
On December 14, 2022, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) adopted amendments to Rule 10b5-1 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”). Rule 10b5-1 provides an affirmative defense to insider trading liability for individuals...
To ensure workforce safety and security, many employers routinely conduct background checks on candidates for employment. However, these seemingly protective actions can expose employers to significant litigation risk if done incorrectly. In fact, if you are thinking...
