Legal Updates
Protecting Your Business After the FTC’s Noncompete Ban: by: Jake Vogt
On April 23, 2024 the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) issued a final rule to ban noncompete agreements across the country.[1] A noncompete is an agreement between an employer and a worker that blocks or hinders the worker from working for a competing employer or...
Introduction to Artificial Intelligence and Chat GPT in the Legal Sector
OpenAI’s Chat GPT has emerged as a groundbreaking development in the field of artificial intelligence. With its advanced language processing capabilities, Chat GPT has revolutionized the way we interact with Artificial Intelligence (AI) systems. Developed by OpenAI,...
Independent Contractor Law in Wyoming:
People are generally aware that there is a legal distinction between employees and independent contractors. In fact, many know that the IRS requires an employer to issue its employees a W2 form, while independent contractors receive a 1099. However, the form used to...
Status of Vaccine Mandates in Wyoming after Supreme Court Rulings
https://www.tagalliances.com/specialty-groups/healthcare/12705-status-of-vaccine-mandates-in-wyoming-after-supreme-court-rulings What is the status of the legal challenge to the CMS rule? The United States Supreme Court lifted the lower court injunctions that were...
The Right to Trial by Jury – The Balance Between Exercising Constitutional Rights and Protecting Contractual Rights
A recent decision from the United States District Court for North Dakota addresses the importance of the 7th Amendment right to trial by jury. The 7th Amendment provides, in relevant part, that “[i]n Suits at common law, where the value in controversy shall exceed...
WTA/WHP Truck Driver Survey Report
The Wyoming Truckers Association along with the WHP and Wyoming Workforce Services recently published the results of a survey of long haul truck drivers who transport loads through Wyoming. According to the report, they asked drivers about their views of safety on...
Hirst Applegate Partner to Present at Wyoming Nonprofit Conference
Billie Addleman will present “Why, How and When It’s time to Have Difficult Conversations with Members of Your Board” along with Craig Showalter, President/CEO of the Wyoming Community Foundation. The presentation will be part of the two day Wyoming Nonprofit...
Department of Labor Opinion Letters and New Guidance Regarding Employee Breaks, Travel Time, and Wage Garnishment
Last summer, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) reinstated its practice of issuing opinion letters – official statements of DOL policy – to employers and employees regarding application of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA). ...
Do I Have to Pay My Summer Intern?
As the days get longer and the summer season beckons, many employers are preparing their summer internship programs. An internship is a great opportunity for a college student or budding professional to gain hands-on experience, and at the same time provides an...
WYOMING’S “POLST” PROGRAM AND YOUR ESTATE PLAN
“POLST” stands for “Provider Orders for Life Sustaining Treatment Program.” (Wyo. Stat. Ann. § 35-22-501 et seq.). POLST is not an acronym commonly known among households, attorneys, or medical providers, even though it became effective three years ago and may act as...