The SEC Amends Accredited Investor and Qualified Institutional Buyer Definitions

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September 2, 2020

The SEC Amends Accredited Investor and Qualified Institutional Buyer Definitions (Westlaw)

Two important points to mention - persons who hold certain professional certifications but do not meet accredited investor net worth/income standards are now within the definition. These are mainly securities professionals who have their Series 7, 65, or 82.

Further, LLCs that have total assets in excess of $5 million and have not been formed for the purpose of acquiring the particular security are now qualifying entities for private placements.

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Posted by Brennan Manna Diamond

Federal Trade Commission Voids Non-Compete Agreements Nationwide

April 30, 2024

On April 23, 2024, the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) issued its Final Rule containing regulations impacting non-compete agreements across the country for all employees. The Final Rule implements some of the most impactful changes to employment law during this century. The Final Rule will take effect 120 days from its publication in the Federal Register, which we expect to occur within the next few weeks.

Posted by Bryan E. Meek and Adam D. Fuller

Department of Labor Finalizes Rule with Substantial Salary Increases for White-Collar Overtime Exemptions

April 30, 2024

On April 23, 2024, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced a final rule that will significantly impact overtime eligibility for white-collar employees under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). This rule implements a dramatic increase in the minimum salary level required for an employee to be exempt under the FLSA’s administrative, executive, and professional exemptions (the so-called “white collar exemptions”) as well as the FLSA’s highly compensated employee exemption.

Posted by Bryan Meek and Jacob Bruner

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