
News, Insights & Events
Many of the attorneys in the Law Firm Alliance author articles and thought leadership pieces on important topics and trends covering a wide variety of practices.
While these articles are correct on matters of law when they are produced, verdicts, rulings, legislation and other actions may affect the applicability of some of the information. Please consult your legal advisor before making decisions on the information you read here.
Articles
DEA Reportedly Set to Reschedule Marijuana to Schedule III
May 1, 2024
Ferdinand Ruplin and Zack Schick - Tonkon Torp LLP
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U.S. Department of Labor Announces its Final Rule to Increase the Salary Level to Qualify for the White Collar Exemptions
April 25, 2024
Subhash Viswanathan - Bond, Scoheneck & King PLLC
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FTC Charges Forward with Sweeping Non-Compete Ban
April 24, 2024
Genesis E. Torres, Hayley R. Wells, and Devon D. Williams, Labor and Employment Attorneys,
Ward and Smith, P.A.
On April 23, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission ("FTC") narrowly voted (3-2) to issue a final rule banning almost all non-compete agreements nationwide.
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Raising the Rate: DOL Expands Overtime Protections to Millions of Workers
April 24, 2024
S. McKinley Gray, III and Avery J. Locklear, Labor and Employment Attorneys,
Ward and Smith, P.A.
On April 23, 2024, the U.S. Department of Labor ("DOL") announced a final rule that will increase the Fair Labor Standards Act's ("FLSA") minimum salary threshold for overtime exemptions (the "2024 Rule").
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FTC Publishes Rule to Ban Most Noncompete Agreements
April 23, 2024
Matt Heldt and Rachel Timmins - Tonkon Torp LLP
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2023 EEO-1 Component 1 Data Collection Opening on April 30, 2024
April 8, 2024
Travis R. Talerico and Adam P. Mastroleo - Bond, Schoeneck & King PLLC
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O.S.H.A. Stands for…the Organizing Safety And Health Administration? OSHA’s New ‘Walkaround’ Rule Provides Entry Point for Unions
April 4, 2024
Michael D. Billok and Rebecca J. LaPoint - Bond, Schoeneck & King PLLC
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Get Your Business Ready for a New Era of Data Privacy Regulations in Oregon
April 4, 2024
Alexandria Wagner-Jakubiak - Tonkon Torp LLP
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Article 129-A and 129-B Full Compliance Reporting Deadline: DUE July 1, 2024
April 1, 2024
E. Katherine Hajjar - Bond, Schoeneck & King PLLC
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The Service Industry Must Revisit Tipping Policies or Prepare to Pay Up
April 1, 2024
Jordan Jeter - Tonkon Torp LLP
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Why Using AI in Employment Practices Can Bring Unwanted Risk
April 1, 2024
Clay Creps - Tonkon Torp LLP
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Past and Present College Athletes Sue NCAA Over Transgender Participation Rules
March 29, 2024
Seth F. Gilbertson and Kristen J. Thorsness - Bond, Schoeneck & King PLLC
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