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Tuesday's ruling by the FTC to ban non-competes has created a flurry of questions within the healthcare industry. In this legal alert, Dinsmore's healthcare team addresses several common questions, including confusion about how the final rule will apply to non-profit entities with a financial interest in for-profit entities.

Our Firm's backbone consists of over 700 dedicated business professionals, whose hard work keeps us thriving. We cannot express enough gratitude for their tireless efforts. From coast to coast, our thoughtful office administrators designed a Business Professional Appreciation Week filled with collaborative events to celebrate our incredible team. From hallway putt-putt to virtual escapes to exotic destinations, from indulgent massages and mimosas to heartfelt thank-you letters and lunches, the festivities were endless. Special touches, like personalized soaps and coffee treats, added an extra dash of appreciation. And let's not forget our Orlando partner, who transformed into a charming maître d’ to serve up lunch and beverages with style. It was a week to remember, filled with laughter, camaraderie and appreciation for our remarkable business professionals. Thank you all for making it such a memorable celebration! 

Several attorneys in Dinsmore’s Louisville, Kentucky office are active members of the Brandeis Inn of Court, which held its final meeting of the term this week.   The organization, founded locally in 1995, focuses largely on sharpening litigation and trial techniques while promoting collegiality among litigators in both the Plaintiff and Defense bar. 2024 members from Dinsmore include Michelle Duncan (Master), Grant Grissom (Associate), Rudy John Ellis III (Barrister), Paige Hornback (Associate) and Jasmine Chenault-Diehlmann (Associate.)

LEGAL ALERT| Department of Labor Issues Final Rule Expanding Federal Overtime Eligibility While the new rule, set to go into effect July 1, 2024, will likely face legal challenges, Dinsmore labor and employment attorneys Esha Simon and Brian J. Moore suggest that employers review their exempt workforces to determine which employees may be affected. https://lnkd.in/gaxXzm6W

Indianapolis litigation partner Dan Kelley argued before the Indiana Supreme Court this morning, representing the Defense Trial Counsel Of Indiana as amicus curiae in a case involving the application of the “firefighters’ rule,” which bars some claims by emergency workers for injuries incurred while responding to emergencies, subject to limited exceptions. Here, Dan is pictured in a screenshot from the Court’s live stream of the argument. 

Heads up, Kentucky: Governor Andy Beshear’s recently signed House Bill 829 moves up the timeline to apply for cannabis business licenses by six months. In this legal alert, Dinsmore attorneys Bryan Cockroft and Dan Zinsmaster explain the timeframe to apply to the license lottery and break down who is eligible for the 48 dispensary licenses issued through the program. https://lnkd.in/ezaPn9UW

🌟 Congratulations to the 19 Dinsmore attorneys named to the 2024 West Virginia Super Lawyers and Rising Star lists! Read the full report here: https://lnkd.in/gfew8UHr

Dinsmore attorneys and business professionals had a fantastic time reconnecting with former colleagues at the Firm’s Alumni Connect event. With the backdrop of Great American Ball Park, the evening was a chance to catch up with colleagues who have taken on new roles and illuminated new paths with opportunities for collaboration. As an added bonus, the Cincinnati Reds came home with the win!

BREAKING | Today, the Federal Trade Commission voted to effectively ban employers from enforcing non-compete clauses against employees. In a 3-2 vote, the ruling applies to all employees of for-profit companies, regardless of title or income level, with few exceptions…and is mostly retroactive. In this legal alert, Dinsmore labor and employment attorneys Faith Whittaker and Joseph Stephens explain the next steps employers need to take to ensure they are complying with the shifting landscape.  

In a piece for Practical Law Global, Dinsmore litigator Richik Sarkar is answering questions about the process for responding to a complaint in a trial court of general jurisdiction in Ohio. The comprehensive Q&A guide titled “Responding to a Complaint: Ohio,” covers topics from the time to respond, extending the time to respond, pre-answer motions, counterclaims, crossclaims and more. Click below for the full guide: