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Letter: Why Trump?

Aug 27, 2024 | yankton.net | Jay Williams

I understand that lifelong conservative Republicans may disagree with progressive ideas like Medicare for all or free school lunches or a whole host of other ideas. However, I can’t understand how Republicans chose to nominate a criminal as their candidate for U.S. president. Not only is Donald Trump a convicted felon, but he has also been found to be a sexual predator by a jury of U.S. citizens.
FTC Bans Noncompete Agreements in Most Cases

Apr 29, 2024 | jmco.com | Jay Williams |Julie Kniseley

On April 23, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued a final rule banning noncompete agreements for most workers nationwide. This new regulation, which takes effect 120 days after its publication in the Federal Register, brings significant changes for both the labor market and the broader business landscape. Read on to learn more about this transition and its implications for your business.
Commentary: Union Pier timeline is unreasonably tight. SPA should consider extending it.

Mar 7, 2024 | postandcourier.com | Jay Williams

What a victory it was last year, when the egregiously too-tall, too-dense, too-un-Charleston-like Union Pier plan was shot down after strong public opposition. But that was just a battle. A new plan is now afoot, and anyone concerned about what might happen with this new, we hope much-improved iteration should know the time to speak up is rapidly running out.
Letter: Wake Up!

Feb 22, 2024 | yankton.net | Jay Williams

This is an open letter to all of the Make America Great Again (MAGA) Trump devotees. America is and has been great. There is no need to make America great again. The disgraced ex-president, who has been found to have committed sexual assault, fraud and defamation by a jury of American citizens, has spewed lies and insults about our great country. His lies have been blindly embraced by his followers and by right wing media.
A New Playbook: Benefits and Tax Implications of Athlete Employment

Feb 21, 2024 | jmco.com | Katie Davis |Jay Williams

In the rapidly evolving landscape of collegiate athletics, institutions are grappling with significant changes around eventual athlete employment status. The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) decision regarding Dartmouth athletes suggests a broader shift toward recognizing athletes as employees. Universities must navigate this new terrain with both strategic foresight and an eye toward compliance.
Letter: ‘Protect Our Country’

Dec 11, 2023 | yankton.net | Jay Williams

I appeal to Sen. Thune, Sen. Rounds and Rep. Johnson. It is your duty to protect our country from a fascist takeover. We defeated fascism during World War II. The threat of fascism today is real.
The Advocate: Have we reached a turning point?

Jul 6, 2023 | charlestonmercury.com | Jay Williams

By Jay Williams, Jr.Has Charleston reached its moment? Are we finally ready to prioritize its richness, character — even greatness? We’re celebrating two amazing events. The International African American Museum, a once distant, highly visionary dream of a former mayor, has opened to great acclaim. And the powerful State Ports Authority withdrew its uber-dense, un-Charlestonian plans for the invaluable Union Pier waterfront site.
The Advocate: Union Pier — Imagine a better plan.

May 31, 2023 | charlestonmercury.com | Jay Williams

By Jay Williams, Jr.Beautiful, pastel-colored images accompany the State Ports Authority’s (SPA) video voiceover: “Imagine more green spaces in our downtown … Imagine more housing on the peninsula including affordable and workforce housing. Imagine new buildings that fit seamlessly into our city’s texture.” “Imagine” is the operative word.
Commentary: Downtown Charleston residents pay a high price for more tourism

May 11, 2023 | postandcourier.com | Jay Williams

More than 8 million tourists will pack themselves onto the Charleston peninsula this year, and their numbers are surging. Tourism pressures have generated high-level discussions about the peninsula’s “carrying capacity” and concerns about the “tipping point.”The question is just how many tourists can Charleston host and still be livable? We may not know until it’s too late. Because down at the city boards level, where the real decisions are made, such sophisticated, long-range talk is just that.
Next-Generation Wi-Fi in the 6GHz Band

Mar 7, 2023 | commscope.com | Jonathan Wu |Earl Parsons |Jay Williams |Craig Tindle

For two decades, Wi-Fi® has been limited to two open frequency bands: 2.4GHz and 5GHz. However, with the influx of applications and devices demanding more bandwidth, it was time for a change — one that began to materialize just a few short years ago.