The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act prohibits companies from claiming tax deduction for confidential settlements paid for sexual harassment and abuse and the related lawyer’s fees.
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White House Calls on States to Ban or Limit Non-Compete Agreements
On Tuesday, the White House issued a call to action to state policymakers to do the following: 1. Ban non-compete clauses for categories of workers,
Texas Non-Competes Soon Will Be Unenforceable in California
With so many companies moving their headquarters from California to Texas in the recent years, non-compete disputes involving employees and employers who have ties to both
Are Non-Compete Agreements Enforceable in Texas?
Generally, Texas allows non-compete agreements between employers and employees as long as they are reasonable in scope, geographic area, and term, and meet a few other
Breaking News: President Obama Signs Trade Secrets Bill Into Law
Today, President Obama signed into law S. 1890, which will allow companies to sue entities in federal court over allegations of trade secrets theft. Previously, the Senate
Trade Secrets Litigation is About to Change with the Passage of the Federal Defend Trade Secrets Act
The federal Defend Trade Secrets Act (DTSA), that has been subject of rigorous debate over the past few years, is just days away from becoming