The Federal Trade Commission Issues Rule Banning Most Non Competes
On April 23, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission voted 3-2 to issue a final rule that bans most worker noncompete agreements. See Fed. Trade Comm’n, Non-Compete Clause Rule, RIN2084-AB74 (Apr. 23, 2024). The final rule, which becomes effective September 4, 2024, provides that it is an unfair method of competition for employers to enter into non-compete agreements with workers.
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Environmental Obligations Hiding in Plain Sight
As many contractors know, whenever doing federal projects there might be a nagging feeling in the back of your mind.
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“Time is of the Essence” – or is it?
The phrase “time is of the essence” means that timely performance is an essential obligation under a contract, and thus failure to perform in a timely manner amounts to a material breach of contract giving rise to the other party’s right to exercise its remedies for breach.
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Beware What Your Contract Says: It Just Might Be Enforced
A recent decision from Ohio’s Tenth District Court of Appeals illustrates contract provision risks
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Employing Minors in Construction
House Bill 33 (establishing the state budget for 2023-25) permits minors to work on construction sites in certain limited situations.
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Promptly Pay the Subcontractor or Pay the Consequences
Under Ohio’s Prompt Pay Act, a general contractor could end up paying more for the subcontractor’s attorneys’ fees than the general contractor owed to the subcontractor.
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U.S. Department of Labor Announces Overhaul of Prevailing Wage Rules
Proposed changes represent the largest overhaul of the regulations implementing the Davis-Bacon Act and the Davis-Bacon Related Acts in 40 years.
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Lessons Learned from Hurricane Ian Can Maximize Idalia Insurance Recovery Efforts
Hurricane Idalia brings yet another set of challenges to Southwest Floridians, who are still struggling to rebuild and collect insurance proceeds from Hurricane Ian.
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New I-9 Form Available: Remote Document Review Permitted for E-Verify Employers
Changes to the I-9 form make the form much more user friendly.
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Beware! Trademark Solicitations
Unsuspecting trademark owners are paying unnecessary trademark “renewal fees” that are not what they seem to be when first viewed.
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Potential Changes on the Horizon to Ohio Lien Law
Potential changes will permit a title company to record a project-ending affidavit and require that the chain of title shows the Notice of Commencement is terminated.
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Ohio Supreme Court Rejects Mandatory Deference to Agencies
Agency interpretations of statutes no longer receive judicial deference in Ohio.
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Beware What Your Contract Says: It Just Might Be Enforced
Even if a provision seems unfair, unreasonable, or perhaps even unenforceable, there is always a risk that a judge or arbitrator will enforce it as written.
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NLRB Provides Guidance on Non-Disparagement and Confidentiality Provisions in Severance Agreements in Light of McLaren Macomb Decision
On March 22, 2023, the NLRB’s General Counsel, Jennifer A. Abruzzo, issued guidance (the “Memo”) regarding the McLaren Macomb decision, which expounds upon the Board’s decision
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Demand Rising for Sustainable Housing (Properties Magazine)
Young Americans are interested in curbing their carbon footprint and living sustainably.
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FTC Vote Delayed, But More Turbulence for Non-Compete Provisions Forecasted
Hahn Loeser attorneys Andrew Wolf, Ann Knuth and Brittany Mallow discuss the circumstances where non-compete restrictions may not violate the National Labor Relations Act and what steps employers could take regarding non-compete provisions, to put themselves in the best position.
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FTC Vote Delayed, But More Turbulence for Non-Compete Provisions Forecasted
FTC Vote Delayed, But More Turbulence for Non-Compete Provisions Forecasted
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Healthy Demand Amid Troubling Headwinds (Properties Magazine)
2023: Another Year of Healthy Industry Demand Amid Troubling Headwinds
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Electric Vehicles and Zoning Laws
by Aaron S. Evenchik and Robert A. Cooper
As electric vehicles become more common among drivers, so too will charging stations, both in abundance and location. Where these stations are placed, though, could present several challenges and potential impacts on zoning laws.