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Deciphered Insights: Labor and Employment Legal Considerations

Written By Devon D. Williams

Five Ward and Smith attorneys provided updates related to employment law, including non-compete agreements, unionization efforts, pregnancy laws, and overtime rules for exempt employees, during the firm’s recent In-H…

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The #AD Vantage Point: Navigating the FTC Endorsement Guides, Part III

Written By Lilian L. Faulconer and Erica B. E. Rogers

As a reminder, the FTC Endorsement Guides describe how the FTC evaluates whether certain advertisements are false and misleading under Section 5 of the FTC Act.  Businesses should care about the FTC Endorsement Guide…

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The Wait Is Over! The USDOL's 2024 New Rule on Independent Contractor Classification Under the FLSA

Written By X. Lightfoot

On January 10, 2024, the U.S. Department of Labor ("DOL") issued a final rule to provide guidance to employers in determining whether a worker should be classified as an employee or an independent contractor under the Fair…

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A Discharge Lesson Courtesy of the Worst Person in the World

Written By Lance P. Martin

Alex Jones, the despicable, chest-thumping, conspiracy-peddling radio host, for years, blabbered on his radio show that the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting was a hoax.  When the families of the murdered childre…

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FAQ: A Guide to Why and When You May Need an Insurance Counseling and Recovery Attorney to Review Your Insurance Policy

Written By Allen N. Trask, III and Amy H. Wooten

Insurance policies hold immense significance for business owners and professionals, as they can be a safety net for life's unexpected curveballs and can also assist business owners and professionals with proactive planning…

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What the "Biggest Holiday Inn in the World" Can Teach Us About Default Interest in Bankruptcy

Written By Lance P. Martin

When a borrower triggers a monetary default under a loan by failing to make required payments, most loan documents allow the lender to accelerate the loan and invoke a default interest rate and penalties. But what happens…

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