by Jeremy R. Summerlin | Apr 23, 2024 | Non-Compete Litigation
The Federal Trade Commission (a U.S. government agency) met today and banned non-compete agreements nationwide. The rule goes into effect in 120 days. In the final rule language, executives making at least $151,000 a year can still be bound by an existing non-compete... read more
by Jeremy R. Summerlin | Apr 17, 2024 | Non-Compete Litigation
The Federal Trade Commission just announced that it will meet next week for the FTC to vote on the rule that would ban non-compete agreements across the country for any employees or independent contractors. Back in October, I discussed the proposed FTC rule, and just... read more
by Jeremy R. Summerlin | Apr 15, 2024 | Non-Compete Litigation
As part of my role as a South Carolina non-compete lawyer, I wind up reviewing sometimes dozens of non-compete and non-solicit agreements for South Carolina employees each month, some of which clearly fall into the category of a garbage non-compete (i.e., clearly not... read more
by Jeremy R. Summerlin | Apr 10, 2024 | Employment Law
What’s the difference between “at-will employment” and being employed in a “right to work” state? This question comes up a lot in my consultations. One of the most common statements I hear from potential clients is, “I know... read more
by Jeremy R. Summerlin | Apr 8, 2024 | EEOC, Employment Law, Pregnancy
Since most employment discrimination cases begin with filing a Charge of Discrimination with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and never turn into EEOC lawsuits, I find it helpful to follow what the EEOC is up to each year. Mostly in terms of how many... read more