Jennifer Abruzzo, general counsel for the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), issued a memorandum on May 30, 2023, finding that except in limited special circumstances, non-competition agreements – including the act of merely giving employees non-competition agreements or maintaining existing
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The NLRB Strikes Another Blow Against Non-Competes. What Does it Mean for Employers?
Jennifer Abruzzo, general counsel for the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), issued a memorandum on May 30, 2023, finding that except in limited special circumstances, non-competition agreements – including the act of merely giving employees non-competition agreements or maintaining existing
Top Takeaways from the 2023 IFA Legal Symposium: AI and Privacy, Labor Disputes and More
Greensfelder’s Franchising & Distribution Industry Group attended the 2023 International Franchise Association’s (IFA) Legal Symposium in Washington, D.C., in May. Greensfelder Officers Beata Krakus and Abby Risner led roundtable discussions, and the team attended sessions exploring the dynamic changes happening
Benefits of a Trust Protector
Making changes to an irrevocable trust can be difficult. Even minor or administrative changes can require court approval and consent of all beneficiaries to the trust. Many states, including Missouri and Illinois, have addressed this by codifying a new role
Illinois Department of Labor Adopts Regulations Addressing Employee Expense Reimbursement and Wage Deductions
The Illinois Department of Labor (IDOL) recently adopted new regulations governing several provisions under the Illinois Wage Payment and Collection Act (IWPCA). Among them, the IDOL adopted new regulations that:
The Rabbit Hutch – by Tess Gunty
The Rabbit Hutch is the story of lives gone awry in the depressed town of Vacca Vale, Indiana. In the past, the town had been completely dependent on Zorn Automobiles. “For decades, Zorn Automobiles was a miracle, a heartbeat, an
SBA Franchise Registry Eliminated as of May 11, 2023
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is amending various regulations governing SBA’s 7(a) Loan Program and 504 Loan Program. As part of the amended revisions, the SBA is removing the provisions relating to affiliation based on franchise and license
Employer Alert: McLaren’s Effect on Employee Severance Agreements (Past and Future)
The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) issued a decision on February 21, 2023, that restored pre-Trump era precedent and prohibits employers from offering employees severance agreements that contain broad confidentiality and non-disparagement provisions.
In the case at issue, McLaren Macomb
FTC Solicits Public Comments on Franchise Agreement Provisions and Franchisor Business Practices
The FTC on March 10 posted a solicitation for public comments on several questions relating to the relationship between franchisors and franchisees, as well as to franchisors’ involvement in certain franchisee employment matters and the relationship with third-party suppliers to
Legal Considerations for Incorporating EV Chargers into Your Franchise System
Electric vehicle (EV) charging is now available at traditional motor fuel stations, as well as restaurants, parking garages, grocery chains, and banks. With the increase of fully electric vehicles apparent in the news and on the streets and poised to