Margaret Butler

2 months ago | jdsupra.com | Margaret Butler |Daryl Leon

In response to two certified questions from the 7th Circuit in LKQ Corp. v. Rutledge, the Delaware Supreme Court confirmed that its holding from Cantor Fitzgerald, L.P. v. Ainslie, which clearly endorsed the employee choice doctrine in the limited partnership context, is not limited to limited partners.

Sep 25, 2024 | jdsupra.com | Margaret Butler |Steven Goldberg |Justin Murphy

Key Takeaways Changes to federal agencies’ bank merger review policies have shifted the landscape for financial institutions, raising questions and introducing new uncertainties to the review process. Agency leadership and the policies of the next administration could significantly affect the practical implementation of these policies; in the meantime, merging parties may wish to prepare for potentially longer review periods.

Apr 26, 2024 | jdsupra.com | Margaret Butler |Daniel Kaufman |Daryl Leon

On April 23, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC or the Commission) presented its Final Non-Compete Clause Rule (the Final Rule). If it isn’t blocked by a nationwide injunction – which is a distinct possibility – the Final Rule will go into effect 120 days after it is published in the Federal Register. The Final Rule constitutes a near-total ban on the use of non-competes in the employment context.

Mar 22, 2024 | jdsupra.com | Margaret Butler |Steven Goldberg |Daryl Leon

Key Takeaways: The Seventh Circuit has asked the Delaware Supreme Court to further articulate the scope and breadth of its recent Cantor Fitzgerald v. Ainslie decision, which upheld the use of forfeiture-for-competition provisions under the employee choice doctrine.

Mar 21, 2024 | lexology.com | Daryl Leon |Steven Goldberg |Margaret Butler

Key Takeaways:The Seventh Circuit has asked the Delaware Supreme Court to further articulate the scope and breadth of its recent Cantor Fitzgerald v. Ainslie decision, which upheld the use of forfeiture-for-competition provisions under the employee choice doctrine.