On August 20, 2024, United States District Judge, Ada E. Brown of the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas granted a Motion for Summary Judgement, striking down the FTC’s Non-Compete Rule. KingSpry’s Employment Law Chair, Avery E. Smith, Esq., reviews the Court’s decision and offers guidance to employers regarding the use of non-competes and other … [Read more...] about Texas Court Halts the FTC’s Non-Compete Rule
School Administrators’ Guide to Act 55: State Aid for 2024-2025
On July 11, 2024, Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro approved Senate Bill No. 700, now Act No. 55 of 2024 (the “Act”). The Act amends several sections of the Pennsylvania Public School Code of 1949 (the “School Code”). In Part Four of our School Administrators’ Guide to Act 55, KingSpry’s Education Law Chair Emeritus, John E. Freund, III, Esq., and Education Law Attorney, Sarah Modrick, Esq., … [Read more...] about School Administrators’ Guide to Act 55: State Aid for 2024-2025
School Administrators’ Guide to Act 55: Economically Disadvantaged Schools
On July 11, 2024, Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro approved Senate Bill No. 700, now Act No. 55 of 2024 (the “Act”). The Act amends several sections of the Pennsylvania Public School Code of 1949 (the “School Code”). In Part Three of our School Administrators’ Guide to Act 55, KingSpry’s Education Law Chair Emeritus, John E. Freund, III, Esq., and Education Law Attorney, Sarah Modrick, Esq., … [Read more...] about School Administrators’ Guide to Act 55: Economically Disadvantaged Schools
School Administrators’ Guide to Act 55: Health Services
On July 11, 2024, Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro approved Senate Bill No. 700, now Act No. 55 of 2024 (the “Act”). The Act amends several sections of the Pennsylvania Public School Code of 1949 (the “School Code”). In Part Two of our School Administrators’ Guide to Act 55, KingSpry’s Education Law Chair Emeritus, John E. Freund, III, Esq., and Education Law Attorney, Sarah Modrick, Esq., … [Read more...] about School Administrators’ Guide to Act 55: Health Services
Uniform Parentage Act Gains Support of Pennsylvania House of Representatives
The Pennsylvania House of Representatives passed House Bill No. 350 (“HB 350”) on June 24, 2024, which intends to update Pennsylvania adoption and parenting laws. Upon passage in the Pennsylvania Senate, HB 350 will enact the Uniform Parentage Act (the “Act”). The Act will provide courts with a clear legal framework to ensure that families’ rights are protected. KingSpry’s Adoption and … [Read more...] about Uniform Parentage Act Gains Support of Pennsylvania House of Representatives
Texas Court Halts the Department of Labor’s Retirement Security Rule
On April 25, 2024, the United States Department of Labor (the “Department”) published its final rule, Retirement Security Rule: Definition of an Investment Advice Fiduciary (the “Rule”), which was set to take effect on September 23, 2024. The Rule intends to protect the interests of retirement investors when receiving advice about their retirement account investments. However, on July 25, 2025, … [Read more...] about Texas Court Halts the Department of Labor’s Retirement Security Rule
