Category Archives: UMBLR Insights

Leveling The Playing Field: The FTC’s Proposed Rule To Ban Non-Compete Agreements Nationwide

Zakary Benjelloun – Historically, businesses have utilized non-compete agreements as a leverage tactic, aiming to maintain control over their workforce and safeguard their competitive edge. However, in recent years, these agreements have been faced with intense scrutiny, particularly by government agencies, questioning their legality and compliance with antitrust laws. Just last year, the Federal Trade […]

Navigating South Florida’s Rapid Development and Legal Landscape: Insights from the University of Miami Business Law Review Fireside Chat

Kaitlyn Jauregui – South Florida’s rapid development and its legal implications took center stage in a recent fireside chat hosted by the University of Miami Business Law Review. The panel, moderated by Professor Thomas F. Nealon III, provided a comprehensive exploration of the opportunities and challenges associated with our local region’s growth. Florida is a […]

Construction Contractors Beware: The New Test for Classifying Independent Contractors

Ryder Kaplan – On January 10, 2024, the Wage and Hour Division of the U.S. Department of Labor promulgated a new rule on how to distinguish independent contractors from employees under the Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”). This rule, known as the “Employee or Independent Contractor Classification Under the Fair Labor Standards Act,” updates and […]

Saving the Soul of Music City: The King Inspires Battle Against Voice-Cloning Robots

Roselyn Castillo – Watch out, AI, because Music City has just laid down the law with the ELVIS Act –a game-changing, first-of-its-kind statute aimed at protecting musicians from the perils of voice cloning. Named after the legendary Elvis Presley, this landmark legislation marks Tennessee’s pioneering stance in safeguarding the integrity of musical voices in an […]