In this installment of our Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation podcast series, Troutman Pepper Partners Jim Earle, Lynne Wakefield, and Lydia Parker discuss the impact of the Supreme Court’s decision in Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo on benefits-related regulations, including the Department of Labor’s Fiduciary Rule; environmental, social, and governance regulations; protections based on sexual orientation and gender identity under the Affordable Care Act; and much more.Continue Reading Regulatory Uncertainty: Benefits-Related Legal Challenges in a Post-Chevron World
Understanding the FTC’s Noncompete Ban: A Comprehensive Guide for Employers
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The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently voted along party lines to enact a comprehensive ban on nearly all worker noncompetition provisions. This final rule, which applies to a broad range of employers and employees – from entry-level to executives, is scheduled to become effective on September 4, 2024, 120 days following its publication in the Federal Register on May 7, 2024.Continue Reading Understanding the FTC’s Noncompete Ban: A Comprehensive Guide for Employers
Navigating Noncompetes: A Comprehensive Guide – Part 2
Building on the foundation laid in the first episode, the second installment of this series uses additional examples from the TV show The Office to delve deeper into the intricacies of noncompetes. This time, Troutman Pepper Partners Tracey Diamond and Evan Gibbs join Labor + Employment Partner Matt DelDuca and Employee Benefits + Executive Compensation Partner Jim Earle to focus on the concept of “forfeiture for competition.” Key points that were highlighted include:Continue Reading Navigating Noncompetes: A Comprehensive Guide – Part 2
Navigating Noncompetes: A Comprehensive Guide – Part 1
In the first episode of this two-part series, our Labor + Employment and Employee Benefits + Executive Compensation practices join forces and provide a comprehensive overview of noncompete agreements. Troutman Pepper Partners Tracey Diamond and Evan Gibbs join Partners Constance Brewster and Jim Earle to discuss the popular TV series, The Office, and the basics of noncompetes, their legal implications, and their role in the modern business world, all while drawing interesting parallels to situations from the TV series. Key topics covered include:Continue Reading Navigating Noncompetes: A Comprehensive Guide – Part 1