Client Alert: Federal Trade Commission Bans Use of Non-Compete Agreements

 By Kana Caplan and Jack Cartwright On April 23, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) voted 3-2 to ban employers from using noncompete agreements with employees. The rule, first proposed in January 2023, prohibits businesses from entering into new noncompete agreements with any employees.  Businesses, however, will be able to enforce existing non-compete agreements against […]

Jane of All Trades, Master of Some: Developing Expertise in a Generalist Litigation Practice

Check out the April edition of “Lady Justice” by Primerus. Krevolin & Horst attorneys Jessica Gabel Cino and Sada Jacobson Bâby authored the article – “Jane of All Trades, Master of Some: Developing Expertise in a Generalist Litigation Practice” (see pages 12-14). In litigation, being a generalist can offer versatility and adaptability. Attorneys with broad […]

Designing Efficient Discovery Processes In Arbitration

In the world of arbitration, efficient discovery processes can make a significant difference in resolving disputes promptly and effectively. KH attorney David Gallo provides valuable insights and strategies in his latest article “Designing Efficient Discovery Processes in Arbitration” published on Miles Mediation & Arbitration. Click here to read full article.      

Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals Considers the Appropriate Standards for Vacating International Arbitration Awards

As discussed in an August 31, 2022 K&H Arbitration Blog post, David Gallo, along with Glenn Hendrix of Arnall Golden Gregory LLP, authored and submitted an amicus brief on behalf of the Atlanta International Arbitration Society (AltAS), urging the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals to deny en banc reconsideration of Corporación AIC, SA v. Hidroelectrica Santa Rita […]

David Gallo Co-authors Amicus Brief in Eleventh Circuit Case Regarding Standards for Vacating International Arbitration Awards

David Gallo, along with Glenn Hendrix of Arnall Golden Gregory LLP, authored an amicus brief urging the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals to uphold Circuit precedent barring courts from vacating international arbitration awards rendered in the U.S. under domestic vacatur standards. The amicus brief was submitted on August 15, 2022 on behalf of the Atlanta […]

SEC Enforcement Action Reinforces Priorities and Challenges in Annual Report

By Cameron W. Ellis Last month, the SEC issued its annual report.  A few days ago, the SEC announced an accounting fraud enforcement action that reinforces several important areas—both areas of focus and challenges—in the report. The Securities and Exchange Commission’s Division of Enforcement’s 2019 fiscal year report (“Report”) On November 6, 2019, the SEC […]