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  • FTC’s Non-Compete Ban Blocked by Federal Judge

    FTC’s Non-Compete Ban Blocked by Federal Judge

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    By: H. Carlton Hilson, Amy Jordan Wilkes, and Gabriell Jeffreys, Burr & Forman LLC On August 20, 2024, a federal judge in Texas blocked a Federal Trade Commission (FTC) final rule from taking effect that would effectively ban most employee non-compete agreements. The rule, which was set to take effect on September 4, 2024, would…

  • Phishing Schemes Can Paralyze Your Medical Practice

    Phishing Schemes Can Paralyze Your Medical Practice

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    “Phishing” occurs when emails are sent to individuals or entities in an attempt to fraudulently gain access to personal information or introduce malware into the computer system. These emails are often disguised to look familiar to the recipient. The perpetrator may disguise their communication to appear to be from a colleague, family member or friend.…