- News"Cybersecurity is big business for adviser James Giszczak"
McDonald Hopkins' co-president, James Giszczak, explains the evolution of cyberattacks in Crain's Detroit Business feature
- Blog PostDOL issues final rule on exempt salary level threshold
Under the DOL’s final rule, the annual salary level to qualify for exempt status will increase in two steps resulting in an increase from the current $35,568 per year to $58,656 per year by January 1, 2025.
- AlertFTC approves final rule banning non-compete agreements: Employer highlights and next steps
Following yesterday’s announcement on the Federal Trade Commission’s national ban on workplace non-competes, McDonald Hopkins has identified critical elements of the new rule and put together information on what employers can expect over the next several months.
Recent News & Legal Updates
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Legislators in Connecticut just recently passed an AI bill, creating rules and regulations for AI developers and educating the general public about its uses.
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The IRS published its Dirty Dozen list, detailing the "worst of the worst" in tax scams-- warning tax professionals of increased spear-phising attacks.
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Each year, the Executive War College provides valuable information for everyone in the lab industry. The McDonald Hopkins Healthcare team monitors trending topics discussed at the conference and will provide key takeaways from this year's EWC when the sessions conclude.
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McDonald Hopkins' Trade Secret, Non-Compete, and Unfair Competition attorneys have put together insights for employers on the immediate impact of the FTC's rule banning non-competes and guidance on what to expect in the coming days, weeks, and months.
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The Maryland Online Data Privacy Act of 2024 is another example of the shift in the landscape of state data privacy regulations in the absence of federal regulation.
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As expected, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce is seeking immediate relief from federal court to halt the implementation of the FTC's rule banning non-compete agreements.