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Federal Trade Commission’s Non-Compete Ban: A Battle of the Courts  

Posted on July 26, 2024 (July 30, 2024) by Jessica Oliveri
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In a significant and sweeping move, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) adopted a rule in April 2024, the “Non-Compete Rule,” effectively banning the use of all non-compete clauses for many

Posted in Employment & Labor

University of Oregon Facing First Known Title IX Suit Based on NIL

Posted on July 23, 2024 by Jessica Oliveri
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There have been many instances of colleges and universities facing Title IX allegations. There have also been numerous discussions surrounding equal opportunities for women. In recent years, the topic of

Posted in Sports Practice Group

Know the Law: Collecting Zombie Debt in New Hampshire

Posted on July 21, 2024 (July 22, 2024) by Jessica Oliveri
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Q: I run a business in New Hampshire and recently stumbled upon an unpaid invoice from a client that dates back over three years.  What legal steps can I take

Posted in Trial Practice and Litigation

Privacy Law Effective January 1, 2025

Posted on July 18, 2024 by Jessica Oliveri
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New Hampshire has joined eighteen other states (and counting) and many prominent countries in adopting a comprehensive privacy law, which will be codified as RSA chapter 507-H and takes effect

Posted in Cybersecurity and Privacy

The 50th Anniversary of ERISA Provides an Opportunity to Reflect on Benefit Plan Protections

Posted on July 12, 2024 (July 15, 2024) by Jessica Oliveri
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The Employee Retirement Income Security Act (“ERISA”) was enacted on Labor Day 1974 by President Gerald Ford to provide greater protection for employees participating in workplace benefit plans. More particularly,

Posted in Employment & Labor

Will Artificial Intelligence Change, Save, or Destroy Accounting?

Posted on July 11, 2024 (July 15, 2024) by Jessica Oliveri
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Last year, the Wall Street Journal, the Journal of Accountancy¸ and Accounting Weekly published three pieces that on the surface offer competing views of accounting and generative artificial intelligence, a

Posted in Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Privacy

Know the Law: Structuring Buyouts After Supreme Court Tax Ruling

Posted on July 7, 2024 (July 8, 2024) by Jessica Oliveri
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Q: My partner and I use a life insurance-funded buy-sell agreement for our business. I saw a recent Supreme Court decision that discussed this very topic. How does that ruling

Posted in Corporate

Something To Cheer About; Families of Cheerleaders Obtain $82.5 Million Dollar Settlement

Posted on July 1, 2024 by Jessica Oliveri
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On Tuesday, June 18, 2024, a Federal Court in Tennessee approved an $82.5 million dollar settlement in an antitrust action brought by parents of school-aged cheerleaders against Varsity Brands, LLC

Posted in Sports Practice Group

Why Non-Disclosure Agreements in Prenups are Necessary for Professional Athletes

Posted on June 27, 2024 (July 1, 2024) by Jessica Oliveri
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In 2022, the world was surprised by how swiftly Tom Brady’s divorce from Gisele Bundchen occurred. Outside of alleged rumors, there was no build-up and no media attention discussing the

Posted in Sports Practice Group

Collegiate Athletes and Prenuptial Agreements

Posted on June 25, 2024 by Jessica Oliveri
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Consider the case of Arch Manning, college football’s most sought-after recruit in 2022. With the seismic shift that college sports have experienced in recent years, the conversation has evolved from

Posted in Sports Practice Group

Navigating Intellectual Property Ownership Issues in Non-IP Contexts

Posted on June 20, 2024 by Jessica Oliveri
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Intellectual property (IP) ownership issues may arise in a wide range of legal and business contexts, often reaching beyond what some might consider traditional IP law.  Such issues may come

Posted in Intellectual Property

Court Scrutiny Faced by The Department of Labor’s New Rule Increasing Exempt Employee Salary Thresholds

Posted on June 18, 2024 by Jessica Oliveri
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In April 2024, the Department of Labor (DOL) issued its final rule raising the threshold salary requirements under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) for employees classified as exempt from

Posted in Employment & Labor

U.S. Supreme Court Rules for IRS in Key Succession Planning Case

Posted on June 17, 2024 by Jessica Oliveri
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The U.S. Supreme Court ruled last week that life insurance policy proceeds payable to a company were properly included in valuing the company for federal estate tax purposes, despite that

Posted in Trusts & Estates

Mitigating Liability from a Cyber Breach

Posted on June 17, 2024 (June 24, 2024) by Jessica Oliveri
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All businesses – in all industries and of all sizes – are targets for cyber criminals. Thus, implementing measures to reduce the risk of a breach is the best technique

Posted in Cybersecurity and Privacy

Know the Law: Required Document Preservation for a Likely Lawsuit

Posted on June 16, 2024 (June 17, 2024) by Jessica Oliveri
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Q: I own a business, and a former employee has notified me that they intend to sue my business. Do I have any requirement to preserve documents or other potential

Posted in Trial Practice and Litigation

Unlocking the Power of Letters of Wishes in Your Estate Plan

Posted on June 13, 2024 by Jessica Oliveri
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Estate planning is not just about legal documents and financial assets; it’s also about leaving behind your wishes, values, and guidance for your loved ones. While wills and trusts form

Posted in Trusts & Estates

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