Becky Baker

Apr 24, 2024 | velaw.com | Becky Baker |Darren Tucker

By Becky Baker, Darren Tucker, and Hill Wellford As we previously addressed, on April 24, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) voted to finalize its rule prohibiting businesses from entering into or enforcing non-compete clauses in nearly all agreements with workers (“FTC Rule”). The FTC Rule is scheduled to take effect September 4, 2024. On July 3, 2024, in Ryan, LLC v.

Mar 20, 2023 | reuters.com | Rebecca Fike |Becky Baker |Jon Solorzano

March 20, 2023 - In steering their companies through a complex, ever-changing era of corporate citizenship, general counsels face economic headwinds — and relentless pressure to evolve. General counsels are known for serving as their company's top legal adviser, but in recent years their role has expanded. The modern general counsel helps to map out strategy, shape policy positions, define company values and culture, support business growth, and safeguard the company's reputation.

Mar 20, 2023 | today.westlaw.com | Rebecca Fike |Jon Solorzano |Becky Baker

(March 20, 2023) - Rebecca Fike, Jon Solorzano and Becky Baker of Vinson & Elkins LLP discuss general counsels' role in helping companies balance the demand to implement environmental, social and governance initiatives with meeting financial and business goals. In steering their companies through a complex, ever-changing era of corporate citizenship, general counsels face economic headwinds — and relentless pressure to evolve.