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by Jillian Pollock, Buckley Law P.C. Update on Non-Compete Agreements On August 20, 2024, Judge Brown of the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas issued a permanent injunction that blocks a Federal Trade Commission (FTC) rule banning most noncompete agreements from

by Chris Fowler and Jon Phillips, Buckley Law, P.C. Background on the litigation In 2019, several home sellers sued the National Association of Realtors (NAR) under a class-action suit. The suit alleged that real estate commissions were too high, buyer’s agents and firms were compensated

by Molly Becker, Buckley Law, P.C. “The confidence game is a cautionary tale about the power of persuasion, reminding us that anyone can be deceived if the circumstances are right.” - Maria Konnikova, The Confidence Game: Why We Fall for It . . . Every Time

Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming the intellectual world, but its impact extends beyond just functionality. The legal landscape surrounding intellectual property (IP) challenges brought on by AI's unique capabilities will be resolved in the courts overtime, as the hysteria of yet another new technology

Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) update The U.S. Department of Labor has significantly increased the annual salary threshold for exempt status for executive, administrative, and professional employees under the Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”). Effective July 1, 2024, the annual salary threshold will increase from