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Commonly Used Language Made Non-Solicitation Restrictions Unenforceable
A Delaware court found restrictions reasonable but overbroad and unenforceable, highlighting the need for careful drafting of restrictive covenants for enforceability.

Paul Peter Nicolai
May 192 min read


FTC Signals Enforcement on Noncompete Agreements
The FTC has announced a more aggressive enforcement posture on employment restrictive covenants.

Paul Peter Nicolai
May 121 min read


Social Media Landscape for Business Users
While it may feel like social media is a free and open space for creative marketing, enforcement actions related to social media use are on the rise.

Paul Peter Nicolai
May 52 min read


New Federal Tax Reporting Requirements for Overtime Compensation Coming
IRS announced upcoming tax-reporting rules for overtime under the One Big Beautiful Bill. While not changing how overtime is calculated or paid, it introduces new reporting requirements for 2025-2028, enabling employee tax deductions for certain employee overtime compensation.

Paul Peter Nicolai
Apr 282 min read


Preparing for Massachusetts' Pay Transparency Law
Preparing for Massachusetts' Pay Transparency Law

Paul Peter Nicolai
Oct 28, 20253 min read


Benefits and Downsides of Arbitrating Commercial Disputes
You should consider arbitration as a viable option for commercial disputes because, in most cases, the benefits outweigh the downsides.

Paul Peter Nicolai
Oct 22, 20252 min read


FLSA Overtime Exemptions & AI-Integration
The use of artificial intelligence in white-collar jobs raises concerns about how employees are classified under the Fair Labor Standards Act.

Paul Peter Nicolai
Oct 1, 20251 min read


CTA Lessons on Good Corporate Hygiene
A habitual tendency is the abandonment of defunct or obsolete business entities. This can cause problems.

Paul Peter Nicolai
Sep 30, 20251 min read


2025 New England Employment Law Changes
2025 New England Employment LAw Change

Paul Peter Nicolai
Jul 29, 20253 min read


India’s New Personal Data Protection Law
India’s Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 is set to enforce strict data protection laws that apply to both domestic and international businesses dealing with Indian consumers.

Paul Peter Nicolai
Jul 15, 20251 min read


Insurance & Management Strategies to Mitigate AI and Cyber Risks
Cyber insurance is a safety net, helping manage and mitigate the impact of cybersecurity incidents, including AI-driven ones.

Paul Peter Nicolai
Jun 17, 20252 min read


Massachusetts Revamps Money Transmission Law
Massachusetts Revamps Money Transmission Law

Paul Peter Nicolai
Apr 22, 20251 min read


Apportioning the Cost of Household Hazardous Waste Management
Vermont’s Agency of Natural Resources is working to implement a first-in-the-nation household hazardous waste producer responsibility law

Paul Peter Nicolai
Feb 18, 20252 min read


Are You Prepared for I-9 Enforcement? Key Steps to Get Ready
With the incoming Administration prioritizing the deportation of illegal immigrants, employers should prepare for a surge in I-9 audits.

Paul Peter Nicolai
Feb 11, 20251 min read


CFPB On Worker Surveillance
The CFPB has issued a circular regarding using background dossiers and algorithmic scores for employment decisions.

Paul Peter Nicolai
Dec 24, 20241 min read


Failure to Prevent Fraud
The UK Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act means a corporation may be criminally liable if an associated person commits fraud

Paul Peter Nicolai
Dec 10, 20245 min read


New York City's AI Hiring Law. A Preview of the Future?
New York City's AI Hiring Law. A Preview of the Future?

Paul Peter Nicolai
Nov 5, 20242 min read


Massachusetts Adds Pay Transparency Law
Massachusetts Adds Pay Transparency Law

Paul Peter Nicolai
Oct 1, 20244 min read
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