Business

FTC Effectively Bans Non-Compete Agreements

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has issued a new rule regarding non-compete clauses.  It has and will have significant implications for employers and companies. Here are the high-level provisions of this new rule: **Ban on New Non-Competes**: Employers cannot enter into, attempt to enter into, or enforce non-compete clauses with workers.  This includes employees and […]
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Is the New Jersey Department of Insurance Protecting Insurers or Consumers?

Michael J. Jurista, Esq. is featured in this month’s New Jersey Automotive cover story. If you are a New Jersey Auto Body Repair Facility or a consumer who has experienced difficulties in dealing with the New Jersey Department of Banking and Insurance first-hand, contact Jurista Law LLC today.   Is the NJ DOBI Protecting Insurers […]
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GARDEN LEAVE CLAUSE: AN OVERVIEW

GARDEN LEAVE CLAUSE As an alternative to traditional non-compete clauses, an employer hiring any senior executives or employees who will have access to trade secrets and highly sensitive or confidential information should consider offering a “garden leave” clause in their employment contracts.  The concept of gardening leave originated in the United Kingdom and has gained […]
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