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Employment Law Update April 2024
April 2024 brought major pronouncements from the federal government that will affect employment nationwide, including the FTC’s controversial ban on non-compete agreements, and the EEOC issuing guidance on workplace harassment and a final rule implementing the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act. The details are below. FTC Issues Ban for Non-Compete Agreements Nationwide, but Challenges Loom The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued ...
BREAKING NEWS: FTC Bans Non-Compete Agreements Nationwide
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued a Final Rule this week to ban non-compete agreements, marking a significant shift in employment law nationwide. The Final Rule is not an absolute ban, however the exceptions are narrow. Some key takeaways from the Final Rule are: The Ban does away with all new post-employment non-compete agreements between employers and employees, regardless of ...
MacElree Harvey Team Shines in “Bet-the-Company” Corporate Litigation
A high-stakes lawsuit that threatens the continued existence of a business enterprise is often referred to in legal circles as “Bet the Company” litigation. Because the company's survival depends on the outcome of the case, it is critical that the matter is entrusted to legal counsel with the skills and experience to deliver a successful result in these complex, "must ...
Subject to Cross Episode 45: “Free Meek”
This week in Episode 45, Pete and Caroline discuss changes to probation in Pennsylvania via the Probation Reform Act of 2023. What does probation entail? What happens when you violate probation? Listen and learn on platforms like Spotify, Apple Podcasts, SoundCloud, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts ...
Subject to Review – Your Monthly Dose of Real Criminal Law: April 2024 Edition
Did You Know? Did you know that there are increased penalties if a person charged with DUI refuses to submit to Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) testing? If the police arrest a person for DUI and take them to get a breath test, refusing to participate results in a mandatory minimum 72 hour sentence in jail. Essentially, if a person refuses ...
School Daze – When Divorced Parents Cannot Agree on Schools for their Children
Navigating the tumultuous waters of divorce does not, unfortunately, always end with the divorce decree. Because selecting a school is often one of the most challenging decisions that a parent must make for a child, disputes over a child’s education can add a layer of complexity and emotional strain to divorced parents. When divorced parents are unable to agree on ...
MacElree Harvey Law Firm Grows Mediation and Arbitration Practice – MH MA
[West Chester, PA April 3, 2024] – In response to the growing demand for efficient and cost-effective dispute resolution, MacElree Harvey is pleased to announce the continued growth of our Mediation and Arbitration practice area, MH MA. The group now consists of West Chester based John McKenna, Judge Lou Mincarelli, and Judge Ronald Nagle, in conjunction with Delaware attorneys Marie ...
Employment Law Update March 2024
In March 2024, the employment law world saw several cutting-edge decisions by federal courts in the areas of transgender litigation and challenges to DEI initiatives. Find out about the latest developments below. Federal Circuit Court allows Transgender Harassment Lawsuit to Proceed The Eleventh Circuit has resurrected a lawsuit alleging a hostile work environment filed by Tyler Copeland, a transgender correctional ...