Harvey Linder: Exploring Alternatives To Noncompetes Ahead of FTC Ban

Culhane’s Atlanta partner, Harvey Linder recently authored an article about how the new FTC ban will impact employees and actions that should be taken, which has been published by Law360. Here are a few excerpts from Harvey’s article: Background On April 23, the FTC issued a final rule banning noncompete clauses nationwide.[1] The FTC contends […]

Legal Alert: FTC Ban on Non-Compete Clauses

By Harvey R. Linder, Partner, Culhane PLLC. On April 23, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) issued a final rule banning non-compete clauses nationwide.  (California already has a similar ban in place.)  The FTC contends that this protects the fundamental freedom of workers to change jobs, increases innovation, and fosters new business formation.  An estimated […]

Legal Alert: New U.S. Beneficial Ownership Reporting Requirements Starting in 2024

Beginning January 1, 2024, millions of existing and new U.S. businesses will be required to report beneficial ownership and related information to the U.S. government under the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA). Congress passed the CTA in 2021 as part of ongoing efforts to combat money laundering, terrorist financing and other illegal financial activity. To avoid […]