Without binding federal legislation covering all 50 states, noncompete agreements remain firmly governed by individual state laws across the country. This legal fragmentation means employers operating in multiple states face a complex
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The legal profession has undergone a quiet but significant shift in professional dress standards since the COVID-19 pandemic changed how lawyers work. Before the pandemic, attorneys operated within well-established expectations about appropriate
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The battle over mail-in ballot rules has returned to its starting point, with a federal judge once again freezing the contested Postal Service regulation. The Supreme Court had lifted an earlier injunction
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London’s blue-chip index closed modestly higher on Friday, finishing the session at 10,816, up 23 points or 0.2%, ahead of the bank holiday weekend. The FTSE 100 reached a session high of
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Central banks around the world have continued adding gold to their reserves, a trend that has captured the attention of retail investors seeking exposure to the precious metal. The sustained institutional demand
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Halfords Group (HFD) emerged as one of the FTSE 250’s standout performers, with its shares jumping sharply after the company issued a stronger-than-expected trading outlook. The retailer and automotive services group has
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James Cleverly has resigned from Kemi Badenoch’s shadow cabinet to formally launch his bid to become mayor of London. Cleverly, who served as shadow housing and local government secretary, confirmed he would
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Publicis Health has appointed Stephen Farquhar as its new chief executive officer, with the leadership transition taking effect on February 1. Farquhar steps into the role succeeding Alexandra von Plato, who has
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The D.C. Circuit has delivered a significant ruling on how pharmaceutical companies can lose their 180-day market exclusivity periods for generic drugs, raising the bar for what counts as a valid excuse.
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Colorado’s attorney general Office Department of Law has filed proposed rules covering automated decision-making technology, with employers facing significant new compliance obligations starting January 1, 2027. The proposed “Automated Decision-Making Technology and
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