by Norman T. Finkel | May 14, 2024 | Norman T. Finkel, Insights
Fraudulent practices within the trademark industry have threatened brand owners for years, with scammers continuously refining their methods. Recognizable names such as WTP (World Trademark Publishing), TMP, WW Trademarks, Trademark Registro, and individuals...
by SFBBG | Aug 8, 2023 | Insights, Norman T. Finkel, Robert C. Goldberg, Sensible Solutions
We recently shared with you the details of a trade regulation rule proposed by the Federal Trade Commission banning non-compete agreements. (See “FTC Proposed Regulation Places Non-Competes in Jeopardy.”) The proposed rule would prohibit noncompetes in the workplace...
by SFBBG | Apr 29, 2022 | Firm News, Matthew P. Tyrrell, Norman T. Finkel
On April 25, 2022, SFBBG’s Norm Finkel and Matthew Tyrrell obtained a victory on behalf of a firm client in a federal suit asserting that the client violated the federal wiretap act and engaged in other tortious conduct. The plaintiff, who is dating the firm...
by Norman T. Finkel | Sep 3, 2021 | Insights, Norman T. Finkel
With surprisingly little fanfare, Governor Pritzker recently signed into law amendments to the Illinois Freedom to Work Act (the “Act”), with the potential to impact all restrictive covenant agreements entered into on or after January 1, 2022. Companies with...
by Norman T. Finkel | Apr 16, 2021 | COVID-19 Updates, Insights, Norman T. Finkel
Those who remain skeptical about the COVID-19 vaccine or are refusing to get inoculated against the virus will soon discover that, in most cases, their employer can require vaccination as a condition of continued employment. According to guidance from the Equal...
by Norman T. Finkel | Jul 8, 2020 | Insights, Norman T. Finkel
Health clubs face difficult decisions when determining whether to retainpersonal trainers, instructors, therapists, and other workers as employeesor independent contractors. There may be significant advantages in reduced costs and potential liabilitywhen it classifies...
