FTC Proposes Rule Banning Non-Compete Clauses

The Federal Trade Commission has recently proposed a rule that, if finalized, would significantly limit the use of non-competition clauses (or their functional equivalents) in employment agreements. For Cornell Smith’s analysis of the proposed rule, please click here.

2023 California Law for Texas Employers Seminars

Announcing Special California Employment Law Seminars: CSMBB’s Ninth Annual “CALIFORNIA LAW FOR TEXAS EMPLOYERS” seminar is set to occur on January 18, 2023 both in person and Via Zoom. Scott Brutocao will provide a comprehensive summary of the ways that California employment laws differ from Texas’ laws, as well as a review of all the new employment laws for California employers in 2023. In addition, Scott Brutocao will deliver the Third Annual “CALIFORNIA LEAVE OF ABSENCE BOOT CAMP FOR TEXAS EMPLOYERS” via Zoom on January 25, 2023 in which he will summarize all leave-related laws applicable in California, provide form policies and postings that comply with those laws, as well as compliance strategies for common leave situations. Discounts are available for Firm clients and for anyone who registers for both programs. To register, email seminars@cornellsmith.com.

Board Certified in Labor and Employment law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization

Andrew Broadaway and Desiree Brutocao were congratulated by their colleagues and the Texas Board of Legal Specialization in January for attaining their Labor and Employment Board Certification. Desiree and Andrew bring the total number of Board Certified Labor and Employment lawyers at the firm to seven, the highest concentration of L&E-certified specialists at any firm in Austin.

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