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Federal Agencies Over Employment Matters Announce Aggressive Moves

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As we enter the second full year of the Biden Administration, nearly every federal agency that regulates employment in the United States have begun to hit their stride and is hard at work with various initiatives and rulings which seek to expand worker protections and reverse guidance, regulations and decisions issued during the Trump era. This article highlights just a few of these developments. We have previously reported on the “crackdown” actions taken by the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) to invalidate the noncompete provisions used by three companies that covered hundreds of employees, not all of whom were “low wage” […]

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Gentry Locke Welcomes Emily S. Mordecai to Its Richmond Office

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RICHMOND, Va. (February 27, 2023) – The Virginia law firm Gentry Locke is pleased to announce that Emily S. Mordecai has joined the firm’s Richmond office as a member of its Commercial Litigation team. Mordecai previously worked as a litigation associate in the Richmond office of an AmLaw100 firm. Her subject-matter experience ranges from complex commercial disputes to products liability and personal injury cases to nationwide employment class actions. As a part of the Commercial Litigation team, Emily will work with Gentry Locke’s clients across the Commonwealth through all phases of business litigation and alternative dispute resolution. “We are pleased […]

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2023 Employment Law Symposium: Be the HR Hero!

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Lynchburg: Tuesday, May 2, 2023 The Virginian Hotel Roanoke: Tuesday, May 9, 2023 The Hotel Roanoke We have reached capacity and registration is now closed for both programs. Download Program Materials Former Vice President of Talent and Acquisition for Chick-fil-A, Dee Ann Turner will be joining us for a special lunch talk about building a remarkable organizational culture at the Roanoke session. 7:45-8:30 | Complimentary Breakfast and Sign-in 8:30-9:30 | Employees Say the Darndest Things | Presenter: Cate Jackson 9:30–10:30 | Truth Justice…and Recent Developments and Trends in Federal Employment Law | Presenters: Todd Leeson and Harrison Richards 10:30-10:45 | […]

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Gentry Locke Changes to Meet the Future While Keeping the Family-like Feel

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ROANOKE, Va. — Age is just a number, or so the old saying goes. Even when your law firm turns 100 years old. Gentry Locke is proud to mark a century of serving clients and being one of the most trusted law firms in Virginia. That kind of longevity is a testament to the firm’s skilled lawyers and staff and their ability to foster close relationships with clients and co-workers to deliver results. Tracing its roots to 1923, Gentry Locke has long been a valuable partner and leader for clients, businesses and the community. But in 2023, few people care […]

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FTC Wastes No Time – Takes Enforcement Action While Proposing Nationwide Rule to Invalidate Noncompete Agreements

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While most commentary and handwringing has focused on the Federal Trade Commission’s (“FTC”) Notice of Proposed Rulemaking released on January 5, 2023, many are unaware of the FTC actions taken the day before. On January 4, 2023, the FTC announced the successful launch of what it calls an enforcement “crackdown” against noncompete agreements by heralding forced settlements with three (3) different companies that made regular use of noncompete agreements with a broad range of employees, and not just with low-wage or low-skilled workers.[1] Each of the FTC Complaints alleged the “unfair use of noncompetes in violation of Section 5 of […]

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FTC’s Proposed Rule to Ban Noncompete Agreements – Initial Reactions

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On January 5, 2023, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) created a stir when it released a 218-page Notice of Proposed Rulemaking and a Proposed Rule that if implemented will prohibit the use of post-employment, noncompete provisions.  The Proposed Rule extends to all workers, whether paid or not, and would require employers to rescind existing noncompete agreements within 180 days of publication of the Final Rule.[1]  The FTC estimates that approximately 30 million workers are bound by a post-employment noncompete provision. Much has been said about the Proposed Rule, but these are several initial observations in advance of a webinar Gentry […]

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Gentry Locke Welcomes Former Federal Prosecutor Melissa E. O’Boyle to Its Criminal & Government Investigations Group

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RICHMOND, Va. (January 19, 2023) – The Virginia law firm Gentry Locke is pleased to announce that former federal prosecutor Melissa E. O’Boyle has joined the firm’s Criminal & Government Investigations practice group as a partner. “Melissa has established herself as a leading federal prosecutor in Virginia and is well-known in the Eastern District for her exceptional work on matters involving public corruption and financial fraud,” said Gentry Locke Managing Partner Brett Marston. “We are thrilled to welcome her to the firm and know that her experience in handling complex criminal cases and in leading investigations will make her an […]

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