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On March 8, 2024, the legal landscape for employers experienced a significant shift. A federal judge in the Eastern District of Texas, Judge J. Campbell Barker, struck down a National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) rule that would have expanded the definition of “joint employer” under the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA). The Court’s ruling is
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Understanding Punitive Damages A truck crash lawsuit recently brought punitive damages to the forefront of legal analysis. Punitive damages represent monetary awards in civil lawsuits aimed at punishing defendants for severe misconduct. They are meant to deter similar behavior and are distinct from compensatory damages. In cases involving trucking companies, punitive damages may be pursued
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Noncompete agreements and their implementation have long been a source of argument and rulemaking in employment law. On April 23, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) made a significant decision. It voted 3-2 to issue its final rule banning employers from imposing noncompete clauses on their workers. This decision came after more than 15 months
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