FTC’s Ban on Noncompete Agreements Struck Down
On August 20, 2024, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas struck down the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC’s) proposed ba…
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Harassment Guidelines for Employers
Harassment in the workplace is increasing, and employers have the ultimate responsibility to prevent harassment of any kind within the workplace.…
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Smishing and How to Protect Yourself
With 5 billion people using SMS, hackers are increasingly targeting this communication method. In 2022, 68.4 million Americans fell for phone sca…
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What is Vishing? Part 1 of 6
Harassment in the workplace is increasing, and employers have the ultimate responsibility to prevent harassment of any kind within the workplace.…
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Harassment Guidelines for Veterinary Practice Owners
Harassment in the workplace is increasing, and practice owners have the ultimate responsibility to prevent harassment of any kind within the work…
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Pregnant Workers Fairness Act - What Every Veterinary Practice Owner Needs to Know
History On June 18, 2024, the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), which provides protection for pregnant workers was scheduled to go into effec…
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FTC Non-Compete Ban – A Veterinary Industry Update
There are a lot of questions surrounding the recent FTC’s Final Rule, which essentially bans most post-employment non-compete agreements. Below…
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Stock Swap: Overview, Mechanics, and Taxation
A stock swap involves exchanging one equity-based asset for another, commonly implemented in mergers or acquisitions. Shareholders of a target co…
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Maryland Pay Transparency Bill Heads to Governor
Maryland Governor Wes Moore signed a pay transparency requirement into law on April 25, 2024, requiring that all employers in Maryland include wa…
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Understanding Tax Implications in Mergers and Acquisitions
The surge in technology adoption due to the pandemic has left many companies with ample capital for investment. Mergers and acquisitions (M&A…
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Preparing for a Compliance Audit: A Strategic Approach
Compliance audits can feel like a necessary evil for cloud service providers (CSPs), but with proper preparation, they do not need to be a painfu…
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Top 6 Tips to Prepare for a HIPAA Audit
For healthcare professionals, HIPAA audits are increasingly common and not something to dismiss. The likelihood of facing an audit rises with tri…
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