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Well, the FTC is one for two. So far. On July 3, 2024, a federal judge in the Northern District of Texas partially blocked the new FTC rule banning non-compete agreements from taking effect. In a 33-page decision, U.S. District Judge Ada Brown, appointed by former President Trump, conducted an exhaustive review of the background and purported powers of the FTC. The Court set forth in some detail the case law regarding the issuance of … [Read more...] about Federal Trade Commission Approves New Non-Compete Clause Rule
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Important Update for New Jersey Auto Dealers: FTC’s New Auto Financing Rules
On December 12, 2023, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued a final rule with a wide range of requirements and restrictions for selling and financing cars to consumers. This new rule is the Combating Auto Retail Scams Rule (the CARS Rule). What is the CARS Rule? The CARS Rule aims to clean up the auto sales and financing process by: Banning certain misleading statements in the financing process. Setting strict guidelines for how … [Read more...] about Important Update for New Jersey Auto Dealers: FTC’s New Auto Financing Rules
Commercial Property Owners’ Liability for Slip and Falls Injuries
In a recent decision titled Padilla v. Young, the New Jersey Supreme Court expanded commercial property owners’ liability for slip and fall injuries on sidewalks abutting vacant land. In September 2019, Alejandra Padilla was walking on the sidewalk abutting the vacant commercial property owned by Young Il An and Myo Soon An. She allegedly fell because of defects on the sidewalk abutting the vacant lot owned by the defendants. The defendants had … [Read more...] about Commercial Property Owners’ Liability for Slip and Falls Injuries
New Jersey Supreme Court Limits Use of Non-Disparagement Clauses
On May 7, 2024, the New Jersey Supreme Court issued a unanimous decision in Savage v. Neptune Twp., et al. The Supreme Court held that non-disparagement clauses drafted for the purpose or effect of concealing the details of discrimination, retaliation, or harassment are illegal in New Jersey and cannot be included in settlement agreements or employment contracts. The court ruled that such clauses violate New Jersey’s public policies, as … [Read more...] about New Jersey Supreme Court Limits Use of Non-Disparagement Clauses
New Law: NJ Auto Dealers Must Delete Consumer’s Personal Data
In January 2024, Governor Murphy signed Bill A4723. This law requires New Jersey auto dealers to delete a consumer’s personal data from a vehicle in certain circumstances. The law, which became effective immediately, states: Whenever a motor vehicle dealer takes possession of a motor vehicle from a consumer for resale or lease, the motor vehicle dealer shall offer to delete the consumer’s personal information from the motor vehicle’s computer … [Read more...] about New Law: NJ Auto Dealers Must Delete Consumer’s Personal Data
Supreme Court Eases Path for Discriminatory Transfer Claims
On April 17, 2024, the U.S. Supreme Court issued an important decision in Muldrow v. City of St. Louis, Missouri. The Court ruled that under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, employees who experience discriminatory job transfers don’t need to show that their harm was significant—only that there was some harm to their job conditions. The plaintiff, Jatonya Muldrow, was a sergeant in the St. Louis Police Department. She claimed her … [Read more...] about Supreme Court Eases Path for Discriminatory Transfer Claims