Court Appeals Affirms Harsh Consequences for Violating Rules of Civil Procdure

Aaron M. Lumpkin, Esq.

Some of the most difficult quagmires that litigators face are ones born out of their client's failures to abide by, or take seriously, obligations under the rules of civil procedures or court orders. These failures cannot only slow down efforts to move the case towards resolution, it can also have dire consequences on the outcome of the matter. 

In his article, "Court Appeals Ruling Affirms Harsh Consequences for Failure to Abide by the Rules" Aaron Lumpkin breaks down the ruling in Smith v Olsen that resulted in a seven-figure judgment illustrating the drastic results from failure to abide by these procedures.

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Breaking News- Courts are Split Over Ban on Non-Compete Agreements

Kyle McCutcheon, Esq.

Following our previous article in May there has been headway in the FTC's recent ruling that prohibits employers from entering into or attempting to enforce non-compete agreements, which is set to take effect on September 4, 2024. 

Clashing views from two courts are causing confusion as opinions are split as to whether the FTC exceeded its statutory authority. Given the current federal district split, the United States Supreme Court may need to sort this out to bring clarity to the American workplace.

Kyle McCutcheon breaks down the recent rulings in his article, "Courts are Split Over Ban on Non-Compete Agreements," linked below!

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