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Continuing a nationwide trend, three states recently enacted new legislation further restricting the enforceability of non-compete provisions in employment agreements. Starting in July, these new regulations are set to take effect in Virginia, Arkansas, and Wyoming. Virginia Bars Non-Competes With...
Partner Michael Petrizzo will speak on a panel titled, " Transaction Best Practices – From the Decision to Pursue a Transaction Through Closing." This panel will provide an overview of best practices to follow through the lifecycle of a transaction. From the initial decision to pursue a transaction...
On March 25, 2025, the Second Circuit clarified the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standard on reasonable accommodations. Specifically, in Tudor v. Whitehall Central School District, the court held that an employee may be entitled to a reasonable accommodation even if he or she can perform...
The Virginia General Assembly recently passed a second of its kind AI anti-discrimination bill, HB 2094, which would have taken effect on July 1, 2026. However, on March 24, 2025, Gov. Glenn Youngkin vetoed the proposed law. Although HB 2094 is no longer going into effect, businesses that utilize AI...
On March 26, 2025, Delaware Governor Matt Meyer signed into law a significant piece of corporate legislation amending the Delaware General Corporation Law (“DGCL”). While subject to significant controversy among various interested parties, the stated goal of the amendments is to maintain Delaware’s...
Recent EEOC actions and guidance provide additional context regarding the Trump Administration Executive Orders targeting Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (“DEI”) and Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility (“DEIA”) policies, programs, and mandates. The guidance clarifies when DEI initiatives...
WILMINGTON, DE (March 7, 2025) - Saul Ewing LLP announced today that Partner Rick Carroll has been appointed Chair of the Firm’s Corporate Practice, alongside Vice Chair Dennis J. Brennan. ”I am incredibly honored to lead Saul Ewing’s Corporate Practice. Working with my talented colleagues across...
The Maryland Department of Labor (“MDOL”) recently proposed a delay in the implementation of the Family and Medical Leave Insurance (“FAMLI”) program. FAMLI is currently scheduled to roll out this year with payroll deductions beginning on July 1, 2025 and benefits becoming available on July 1, 2026...
On Friday, February 21, 2025, the United States Court for the District of Maryland temporarily enjoined portions of two recent executive orders issued by the Trump Administration targeting DEI-related initiatives and programs. While this is the first court to address the legality of portions of...
On February 7, 2025, Delaware Governor Matt Meyer signed into law Delaware House Bill 40 (“HB 40”), which amends Chapter 459, Volume 84 of the Laws of Delaware and Titles 6, 29 and 30 of the Delaware Code relating to the registration of trade names. What You Need to Know: Amongst other changes, this...