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FTC Warns Employers on Risks of Enforcing Noncompete Agreements
FTC Chairman Ferguson issues warning letter highlighting legal risks for employers enforcing noncompetes amid increased regulatory actions.
In-house Teams Lead Litigation, Challenging Law Firms' Roles
In-house legal teams increasingly initiate litigation, prompting firms to rethink strategies amid shifting client dynamics.
New York Adjusts Climate Law with 2040 Emissions Goal and Rule Delay
New York amends CLCPA in its 2026 budget, setting a 60% emissions cut by 2040 and extending rulemaking deadlines to 2028, impacting legal compliance.
DOL Rescinds 2024 Overtime Rule, Reinstates 2019 Salary Threshold
The Labor Department reverses 2024 Biden-era overtime pay rule, reinstating the 2019 salary threshold, impacting wage and hour compliance for employers.
Supreme Court Sides with Trump on Federal Worker Speech Restrictions
On May 26, 2026, the Supreme Court upheld Trump-era speech limits on immigration judges, affecting federal worker speech enforcement.
Two BigLaw Attorneys Shot Outside Raleigh Courthouse
Two Fox Rothschild attorneys were shot outside Old Wake County Courthouse after a civil hearing, raising safety concerns in the legal community.
Staten Island Shipyard Blast Kills 1, Injures 36 on May 22
A Staten Island shipyard explosion on May 22 killed one and injured 36, triggering investigations into regulatory compliance, liability, and workplace safety standards.