In a recent landmark vote, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) banned nearly all existing and future noncompete agreements. The FTC has long argued that binding noncompete agreements are an unfair method of competition under Section 5 of the FTC Act. For employees, understanding the details of this new regulation and knowing the necessary steps to take is crucial, as the new rule will significantly reshape the employment landscape. Who Will Be Affected? The FTC’s ban
Read More... →The Supreme Court’s recent decision in Smith v. Spizzirri clarifies how courts should handle lawsuits in matters that are subject to mandatory arbitration. Under Section 3 of the Federal Arbitration Act (FAA), if any lawsuit involving an issue covered by a written arbitration agreement is brought in a U.S. court, the court must, upon request by one of the parties, stay the trial until the arbitration is completed. In Spizzirri, the high court held that
Read More... →The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently voted to ban almost all existing and future noncompete agreements. The Final Rule states that noncompetes are considered an unfair method of competition that violates Section 5 of the FTC Act. The ban will not apply to noncompetes held by senior executives. The Final Rule defines a senior executive as someone earning more than $151,164 annually and holds a policy making position. The ban will also not apply to
Read More... →The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) issued its final regulation to carry out the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), previously enacted in 2023. The PWFA requires covered employers to make reasonable accommodations related to an employee’s pregnancy, childbirth, or pregnancy-related medical conditions. Employers are not required to make accommodations if doing so would cause undue hardship. The Final Rule on the PWFA intends to “fill the gaps” of federal protection for employees. The Final Rule
Read More... →Potomac Legal Group is excited to announce that our Firm has moved to a new office location. Our new address is 11200 Rockville Pike, Suite 500, Rockville, MD 20852. Our new Firm office space is designed to better serve your needs and provide an improved experience when working with us. Please update your records with our new Firm address to ensure that all future correspondence is directed to the correct location. Our Firm phone number
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