Monthly Archives: April 2024
On April 23, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued the Non-Compete Clause Rule to address concerns regarding the fairness of non-compete clauses (“non-competes”). The final rule establishes that non-compete clauses constitute an unfair method of competition and thus employers will be unable to require any such agreement in the future. However, the final rule
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DOL Issues Final Overtime Rule – New Salary Threshold Will Not Apply to Puerto Rico On April 23, 2024, the Department of Labor (Department) unveiled the Final Overtime Rule raising the salary threshold for exempt employees. However, the new threshold will not apply to Puerto Rico at this time. The Final Rule follows a Notice
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Choosing An “INC” or “LLC” For Your New Business In Puerto Rico Entrepreneurs eyeing Puerto Rico for business opportunities must navigate its unique blend of U.S. and local laws. Critical to this process is choosing the right business structure, with LLCs and traditional corporations being popular options. The choice between an INC (corporation) and an
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San Juan, Puerto Rico – Estrella LLC is thrilled to announce the winner of the 10th Annual Estrella Trial Advocacy Competition (ETAC) this past weekend in Puerto Rico. 🏆 American University Washington College of Law 🏆 Congratulations to the American University Washington College of Law team! After two days of intense competition, their exceptional skills, preparation
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San Juan, Puerto Rico – Estrella, LLC and George Washington University Law School are honored to host the 14 law schools who will compete in their 10th Annual Estrella Trial Advocacy Competition (ETAC). The event will be held this weekend on April 13 & 14, 2024, in San Juan, Puerto Rico. “We are proud to
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