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Tennessee Lawyer Discusses the Impact of the FTC’s Decision on Non-Compete Clauses

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC)—the governing body tasked with promoting consumer protection and competition—is currently deliberating on a proposed rule that would ban non-compete clauses in employment contracts, with a decision on a final rule to be decided in April…

Why You Should Have Contracts Reviewed by a Business Lawyer

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Why You Should Have Contracts Reviewed by a Business Lawyer Every business relies on contracts. Employees, vendors, partners, stakeholders, and other relationships are governed by business contracts. However, not fully understanding the agreements you sign is a grave error that…

Do Non-Compete Agreements Apply To Independent Contractors?

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Do Non-Compete Agreements Apply To Independent Contractors? Hello, everybody. My name is Alan Crone, and welcome to our next installment in our Legal Bulletin series of Ask Alan answering questions from you about certain legal issues. Today’s question is, do…

How Do Non-Compete Agreements Work?

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How Do Non-Compete Agreements Work? Hello, I’m Alan Crone, CEO of the Crone law Firm, and welcome back to a Legal Bulletin. Today’s question is, how do non-compete agreements work? Well, they work in a very specific way for that…

Do Non-Compete Agreements Apply in a Layoff?

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Do Non-Compete Agreements Apply in a Layoff? Hello, everybody, and welcome to this edition of Ask Alan: The Legal Bulletin. I’ve got a very interesting question today and that is, do non-compete agreements apply in a layoff? And the short…

My Employee Violated a Non-Compete Agreement: What Now?

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A non-compete agreement is a contract between two parties in which one commits not to compete with the other in the same profession or industry. Most states have laws requiring businesses to incorporate reasonable limitations in their contracts, such as scope, duration,…

My Employee Violated a Non-Compete Agreement: What Now?

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The Pawffice: 3 Reasons Why You Need an Attorney to Review Your Employment Agreements

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The Pawffice: 3 Reasons Why You Need an Attorney to Review Your Employment Agreements Working in an employment law firm is stressful for anyone, but especially a dog. All I want is to sit in front of clients and get…

How to Beat a Non-Compete Agreement

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When you first started working for your employer, you gladly agreed to sign a non-compete agreement: You coveted the job and reasoned that you probably won’t leave any time soon or that non-compete agreements are largely unenforceable anyway. Now that…

Should the FTC Ban Non-Compete Agreements?

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On January 5, 2023, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) proposed a ban on noncompete agreements and introduced a period to receive comments from the public through March 10, 2023. This proposal has stirred much controversy and debate across Tennessee and the entire nation on both sides…

The Pawffice: 3 Business Agreements Attorneys Can Easily Help You Understand

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The Pawffice: 3 Business Agreements Attorneys Can Easily Help You Understand I’m here to talk about something important: business agreements. You see, contracts are like bones. Some look tasty, but they might actually break your teeth. My favorite bone is…