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Noncompete Agreements Only Work When They’re Written Right

A Wisconsin federal court recently reminded us that noncompete agreements are only as strong as their drafting and structure. In Hribar Transport LLC v. Slegers, the trucking company sued a former employee, claiming he breached a noncompete clause by forming a competing logistics business and taking customers. The employee, however, argued that his contract had […]

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Eighth Circuit Reins In NLRB

Clarifying Standard for Employer Conduct Under NLRA Section 8(a)(1) In a significant labor law decision with implications for union-related litigation, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit vacated a ruling by the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) against Starbucks. It reaffirmed that employee reactions do matter when evaluating alleged coercion under Section 8(a)(1)

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Who Pays When Everyone’s Insured?

Fourth Circuit Clarifies Insurer Obligations in Overlapping Coverage Dispute In Hartford Fire Insurance Co. v. Chubb Custom Insurance Co., the Fourth Circuit resolved a dispute between two major insurers over who should foot the bill for defending and settling a lawsuit against a mutual policyholder. If your company holds multiple insurance policies—or you rely on

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