Firm Insights

Unclear Eyes, Full Courts, Can Lose? The FTC’s Non-Compete Ban in Limbo

By Capes Sokol / September 9, 2024 / Comments Off on Unclear Eyes, Full Courts, Can Lose? The FTC’s Non-Compete Ban in Limbo

  Non-compete agreements have long been a staple in employment contracts across various industries, serving as tools for employers to protect their business interests. However, the widespread use of these agreements has sparked significant debate regarding their impact on workers and the economy. In response to these concerns, the Federal Trade Commission (the “FTC”) introduced…

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Hen-dependence Day: Missouri Law Lets Homeowners Keep Chickens, HOA or Not

By Zachary R. McMichael / July 18, 2024 / Comments Off on Hen-dependence Day: Missouri Law Lets Homeowners Keep Chickens, HOA or Not

  On July 9, 2024, Governor Parsons signed HB 2062, which overrules homeowners’ association (“HOA”) restrictions on the ownership or pasturing of chickens. Codified at R.S.Mo. § 442.404.5(1) & (2), this new law becomes effective on August 28, 2024.  Here is what the new law states: 5. (1) No deed restrictions, covenants, or similar binding agreements…

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From Hoosier to Habeas: The Hazards of Legalese

By Michael A. Kahn / May 28, 2024 / Comments Off on From Hoosier to Habeas: The Hazards of Legalese

  This all began a week or so ago when I was strolling past a popular coffee-and-pastry spot in Evanston, Illinois. Having been born and raised in St. Louis, I smiled and shook my head as I glanced up at the establishment’s name, Hoosier Mama Pie Company. As my protagonist Rachel Gold explains in my…

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