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March 16, 2023 | Posted By: Emma Doull
On February 1, 2023, a bipartisan group of U.S. Senators reintroduced a bill aptly named the “Workforce Mobility Act of 2023”. The Act seeks to impose a nationwide ban on the use of noncompete agreements by employers, with a few limited exceptions. The reintroduction follows a controversial proposal from the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) in […]
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March 10, 2023 | Posted By: Emma Doull
On January 6th, 2023, a Maryland state court halted an employer’s attempt to sue three previous employees for breach of contract for refusing to engage in arbitration. The case in question is BookHolders v. DeHority et al., initiated by employer BookHolders, LLC (“BookHolders”) against three former employees after they reported minimum wage violations to the Virginia Department […]
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February 24, 2023 | Posted By: Hoyer Law Group, PLLC
When you are at your job, you have the right to expect proper treatment from your Florida employer and others with whom you work. If you are an older employee, you know that can be challenging, as some older employees may face different forms of discrimination while at work. Age discrimination is a real problem […]
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February 23, 2023 | Posted By: Hoyer Law Group, PLLC
As an employee, it is critically important to know and understand your rights. Employers are entitled to certain things, but there are limits to what they can say and do. For example, while employers do have valid grounds to terminate employees in certain circumstances, there are limits to how and when they can do this. […]
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February 16, 2023 | Posted By: Emma Doull
On February 16, 2023, Senator Chuck Grassley (R) of Iowa criticized several recent False Claims Act (“FCA”) decisions and announced his plans to reintroduce legislation designed to address what he believes to be judicial misinterpretations of the statute. Grassley announced his intentions in a pre-recorded speech at the Federal Bar Association’s annual Qui Tam Conference […]
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February 13, 2023 | Posted By: Hoyer Law Group, PLLC
Issues can arise in the workplace and they can normally be resolved fairly quickly. However, other matters may require the assistance of a qualified and experienced lawyer that you can rely on for personalized assistance. Knowing when it is time to talk to a lawyer regarding legal problems that are affecting you can be tricky. […]
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February 11, 2023 | Posted By: Hoyer Law Group, PLLC
Riding a bicycle is a great way to get around and stay active. Unfortunately, accidentes de bicicleta occur far too often. Fortunately, there are simple steps that you can take to stay safe while cycling according to our friends at Unidos Legales. By following these tips, you can enjoy the many benefits of bicycling without […]
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February 07, 2023 | Posted By: Hoyer Law Group, PLLC
On February 7, 2023, the U.S. Department of Justice released its annual False Claims Act (“FCA”) Report for the fiscal year 2022 (“Report”). The Report revealed that FCA litigation resulted in only $2.2 billion in settlements and recoveries in the fiscal year 2022, the lowest amount since 2008. The relatively low amount of recoveries in […]
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January 20, 2023 | Posted By: Emma Doull
On January 13, 2023, the United States Supreme Court accepted two petitions for review in whistleblower cases. The cases are Proctor v. Safeway Inc. and Schutte et al. V. SuperValu Inc.
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January 15, 2023 | Posted By: Hoyer Law Group, PLLC
Elder law is a large practice area that concerns a range of topics. Whatever issue you have that concerns the rights of senior citizens or their wellbeing, a lawyer will be able to assist you. For instance, elder law lawyers can help you with suspected nursing home abuse cases or assistance with getting insurance benefits. […]
Learn More January 12, 2023 | Posted By: Hoyer Law Group, PLLC
On January 5th, 2023, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) made a bold first attempt to exercise its relatively unused power to regulate unfair competition to propose a blanket ban on noncompete employment agreements. The proposed rule delivers on a Democratic campaign promise to use the agency’s statutory power to combat unfair compensation methods under Section […]
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January 12, 2023 | Posted By: Hoyer Law Group, PLLC
The ever-changing domain of False Claims Act (“FCA”) litigation is getting a busy start to the New Year with several notable developments set to play out in 2023, which will set important future trends regarding whistleblowers. The Department of Justice’s Dismissal Authority Debate The first notable case is Polansky v. Executive Health Resources, which challenges […]
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