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Features
Chambers USA Lawyers Discuss the Impacts of Interest Rates on M&A, Noncompetes on Employment
High interest rates are still impacting the M&A space, but there’s hope on the horizon. Labor and employment attorneys are working to figure out what the new noncompete normal means for employers.
News
Federal Trade Commission Announces Rule Banning Noncompete Clauses
The Federal Trade Commission issued a new rule banning noncompete clauses nationwide, including new noncompetes for senior executives.
Law Week -
Courts
Court Opinions: 10th Circuit Court of Appeals Opinion for March 31
A 10th Circuit panel out of Salt Lake City, Utah, affirmed a district court's judgment in an appeal about contempt of court.
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Fortnite Developer Epic Games Agrees to Pay $275 Million for Alleged Violations of Children’s Privacy Law
Epic Games agreed to pay $275 million in civil penalties, the largest civil penalty ever imposed for a COPPA violation.
Briefs
Colorado Joins Pesticide Lawsuit
AG Phil Weiser joined nine other states in a lawsuit against Syngenta and Corteva for anti-competitive actions that hurt farmers.
News
Twitter Agrees to Pay $150 Million to Resolve Alleged Data Privacy Violations
On May 25, a settlement was announced that, if approved by a federal court, will require Twitter Inc. to pay $150 million in civil penalties.
Corporate Counsel Insight
Employers with Illegal Non-Competes Face New Criminal Penalties in March
In March, Colorado employers will be subject to new criminal penalties, including up to 120 days in jail, for illegal non-compete agreements.
Briefs
FTC and DOJ Seek Input on Updating Merger Rules
The FTC and DOJ announced they are seeking public comment on how to update merger guidelines for the modern economy.