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"Noncompete Agreements: A Legal Minefield as States Diverge on Enforcement Rules"

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Washington, D.C. — Efforts to establish a federal law prohibiting noncompete agreements have stalled, a situation compounded this month when President Donald Trump rescinded former President Joe Biden’s 2021 executive order directing the Federal Trade Commission to regulate such agreements. As a result, state laws will remain the determining factor for the validity of noncompete clauses for the foreseeable future. The difference in state legislation is causing significant confusion for employers, who must now navigate a patchwork of rules that govern the enforceability of noncompete agreements. In a striking example, Florida enacted the CHOICE Act … Read more

San Jose State’s Quest for Legal Education: New Bill Aims to Introduce Joint Programs with Lincoln Law School Amidst Ongoing Debates on Access and Accreditation

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San Jose, California — The future of legal education in Silicon Valley is under scrutiny as a new legislative proposal aims to enhance access to law degrees by allowing San Jose State University to collaborate with the Lincoln Law School of San Jose. This shift comes amidst a broader conversation about the state’s Master Plan for Higher Education, which currently restricts public law schools to the University of California system. State Senator Dave Cortese, the proposal’s author and a graduate of Lincoln Law School, initially introduced a bill that would facilitate a merger between San … Read more

Controversy Erupts as Rep. Cory Mills Denies Extortion Allegations from Miss United States, Sparking State Investigation

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WASHINGTON — Republican Rep. Cory Mills of Florida is facing serious allegations of sexual extortion from Lindsey Langston, the reigning Miss United States and a GOP committeewoman. Mills has secured a criminal defense lawyer and strongly denies claims that he threatened to distribute nude photos and intimate videos of Langston to her connections, prompting a state law enforcement investigation. Langston accused Mills in a police report submitted to the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office, where she detailed threats involving the release of compromising materials. Following her allegations, she filed a stalking petition against Mills in county … Read more

NC State’s 1983 Championship Team Faces Setback as Judge Dismisses NIL Lawsuit Against NCAA

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RALEIGH, N.C. — A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by members of North Carolina State University’s 1983 men’s basketball team against the NCAA regarding the use of their names, images, and likenesses in the context of the recent NIL developments. This decision comes as a setback for the former players who sought compensation for their contributions to the school’s historic championship run. The lawsuit aimed to challenge the NCAA’s longstanding policies that have traditionally restricted athletes from profiting from their own likenesses. The plaintiffs argued that their significant achievements and the recognition their … Read more