John Fitzgerald

Jan 28, 2025 | jdsupra.com | John Fitzgerald |Markus Johnson

As our readers know, in 2024 the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) proposed regulation to eliminate almost all noncompete agreements did not come to fruition — at least for now. As we reported earlier this month, however, the failure of the FTC ban has not stopped states from sharpening their hostility toward employer noncompete agreements.

Jan 7, 2025 | jdsupra.com | John Fitzgerald |Markus Johnson |Tim Patterson

2024 was a year in which there were significant developments with respect to restrictive covenants, particularly for employment noncompete agreements. As our readers are aware, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) published a new rule that would have all but eliminated such agreements on a national basis — however, the rule was then found to be beyond the FTC’s jurisdiction, and the law returned to a state-by-state application.

Oct 23, 2024 | chicagolawbulletin.com | John Fitzgerald

Section 541(c)(1) of the Bankruptcy Code provides that “an interest of the debtor in property becomes property of the estate … notwithstanding any provision in an agreement” that says a debtor forfeits its interest in property upon filing for bankruptcy protection.

Sep 11, 2024 | lexology.com | John Fitzgerald

IntroductionOn 9 May 2024, the Oireachtas enacted the Employment (Collective Redundancies and Miscellaneous Provisions) and Companies (Amendment) Act 2024 (“the Act”). Part 4 of this Act amends certain provisions of the 2014 Companies Act. Notification ObligationsThe Act inserts new subsections under sections 571, 573, and 594 of the Act of 2014 for the notification of relevant parties.

Jul 8, 2024 | mondaq.com | John Fitzgerald |Jeremy Robertson |Xavier Nicholas

With promises of 'change' ringing through Westminster and across the nation, Sir Keir Starmer has been appointed the new Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. As had widely been expected, the Labour Party obtained a significant majority in the UK General Election and will have a strong mandate to govern. With a new party in Government, what does the future hold for the UK's non-dom regime?