On September 5, 2025, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) voluntarily dismissed its appeals of decisions issued by federal courts in Texas and Florida that the FTC’s 2023 proposed rule banning most non-competes was invalid. With this dismissal, the FTC’s 2023
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HSB Webinar Announcement – Hiring from a Competitor: Legal Risks, Recent Verdicts and Risk Mitigation Strategies
Click here to view a recording of this complimentary webinar presented by HSB’s Employment Law team.
Employers increasingly look to competitors when recruiting experienced talent — but these hiring decisions can carry significant legal risk. From trade secret misappropriation to
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On August 20, 2024, a federal district judge in Texas issued an order that blocks the FTC’s new non-compete rule from taking effect on
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On August 20, 2024, a federal district judge in Texas issued an order that blocks the FTC’s new non-compete rule from taking effect on September 4, 2024. The ruling, which was made in the case of Ryan LLC
Continue Reading To Non-Compete Agreement or to Not? That is the Question.FTC Finalizes Rule Banning Non-Compete Clauses
Yesterday, April 23, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission issued a much anticipated final rule banning non-compete agreements. The final rule, which is effective August 21, 2024, prohibits any person (including business entities) from entering into or attempting to enter into
Continue Reading FTC Finalizes Rule Banning Non-Compete ClausesBeyond the Horizon: What Employers Need to Know About the Latest Non-Compete Proposed Rules
During a recent webinar, Denny Major discussed the latest updates employers need to know about non-compete agreements and overtime requirements. In this blog post, Denny will highlight key takeaways and considerations for employers related to non-compete agreements.
Over the past
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Join Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd’s Denny Major for our next employment law webinar on November 16, from 12-1 PM. Denny will discuss the latest updates
Continue Reading HSB Webinar Announcement – Key Updates for Employers Regarding Overtime Requirements and Non-Compete AgreementsDon’t Bring That in Here: Special Considerations in Hiring Competitor Employees
Copperheads were fairly common in my yard growing up. One afternoon the family dog came to the door with a live snake flailing around from her mouth. Luckily we recognized this before she came in, but I wonder what would
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Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd Hosts March Employment Law Seminar
Join us for our next employment law seminar, Protecting Your Assets When Employees Leave – Trade Secrets and More, on Thursday, March 28.
Denny Major will discuss how employers are investigating and taking action on employee theft of company information including:
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When Social Media, Politics and the Workplace Collide
Nowadays we are constantly bombarded with news of events that arouse our political views. Social media both perpetuates these events and provides a platform for virtually anyone to express their social and political views. Political views are often visible to coworkers, including management and supervisors who have the discretion to make termination decisions. What difference might this make for South Carolina employers?
South Carolina statute S.C. Code §16-17-560 makes it a crime to “discharge a citizen from employment or occupation . . . because of political opinions or the exercise of political rights and privileges guaranteed to every citizen by the Constitution and laws of the United States or by the Constitution and laws of this State.” In certain circumstances, an employee may bring a lawsuit against their employer for wrongful termination when this section is violated.
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