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Judge Overturns DoL OT Rule
Today, Friday, November 15, 2024, U.S. District Judge Sean Jordan for the Eastern District of Texas issued a ruling overturning the Department of Labor’s Overtime Rule. The DOL rule was previously under injunction only in Texas and began to be enforced in July, was rescinded in its entirety nationwide and no longer applies anywhere in […]
Read MoreLeadership & Legal Education at the 2024 Home Care and Hospice Conference and Expo
The 2024 Home Care and Hospice Conference and Expo will feature over 50 educational sessions, each one led by recognized experts in their field who are up to date on the latest developments in home health, home care, hospice, and palliative care. From clinical to financial, this conference has you covered. Let’s look at some of […]
Read MoreFederal Judge Blocks FTC’s Non-Compete Agreement Ban
In a significant legal decision with nationwide implications, U.S. District Judge Ada Brown in Texas has set aside the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) ban on non-compete agreements. The ruling, issued late yesterday, concluded that the FTC’s rule was “arbitrary and capricious” and that the Commission lacked the statutory authority to enforce such a ban. The […]
Read MoreLooming Dept of Labor Rule Raising Salary Threshold Faces Legal Challenges
The Department of Labor’s (DOL) Final Rule increases the salary threshold for certain exempt employees. Similar to the challenges seen when the DoL last issued updates to this rule in 2016, the 2024 iteration is currently under legal scrutiny, with multiple lawsuits challenging its legitimacy. As the July 1, 2024 effective date for these changes […]
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