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Non-solicitation agreements not covered by noncompete law

John Adams Courthouse

In a closely watched decision, the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court confirmed that non-solicitation agreements are not governed by the Massachusetts Noncompetition Agreement Act (MNAA) – even when they include a forfeiture provision.

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Reporter’s firing lawful, NLRB judge says

Screenshot of The Washington Post website

A National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) judge has ruled that The Washington Post was within its rights to fire former reporter Felicia Sonmez in 2022, finding that her online criticisms of colleagues and the company were not protected under federal labor law.

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Court partly sides with worker in sick spouse bias case

Costco

A federal judge has partially denied Costco Wholesale Corporation’s bid to dismiss claims brought by a former employee who says the retailer failed to accommodate his need to care for his terminally ill wife.

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Federal court halts Trump orders targeting LGBTQ programs

White House

A federal judge in California has temporarily blocked the enforcement of key provisions in three executive orders issued by President Donald J. Trump that sought to restrict federal funding for diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs and initiatives supporting transgender individuals.

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CMO says he was fired for defending working mothers

Pregnant employee

When plaintiff Chad Bustos accepted the role of chief marketing officer at a luxury Southern California destination, he expected to finish out his career in a place that prized excellence.

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