After months of inactivity, the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) and the U.S. Department of Labor (“DOL”) both approved final rules that could potentially have massive impacts on employers across the country. Non-Compete Ban First, the FTC issued a final rule yesterday banning non-compete agreements nationwide.  The FTC estimates that the rule could impact around…

Yesterday, after much deliberation, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) finally issued a final rule to implement the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA).  After receiving over 100,000 public comments since proposing rules for the PWFA in August 2023, the final rule is scheduled to go into effect on June 18, 2024, unless delayed by…

According to the National Safety Council, in 2021, large trucks were involved in 5,700 fatal crashes, killing 5,788 people! This is a 47% increase in fatalities over the preceding 10 years. In 2021, large trucks were also involved in 117,300 crashes injuring 155,000 people! Of this number, 71% of the injuries predictably involved occupants of…

Unsurprisingly, participation in telehealth services increased exponentially in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Some sources report that the percentage of physicians providing telemedicine in any form increased sixfold from 2018 to 2021. Indeed, telemedicine presents a cost-efficient solution for many and provides an opportunity for increased quality of care accessible to those in currently underserved…

The honors and rewards fall to those who show their good qualities in action. -Aristotle Our firm is proud to have 16 lawyers recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® and 8 lawyers recognized in the Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America 2024 editions. These recognitions by Best Lawyers signify excellence in practice and…

Vogel, one of the largest law firms in the region announces a new president and management team, steering in a next era of excellence and vision for the firm. After completing his term as President, Rob Manly, announced our new President, Andrew Smith at the annual December attorney meeting.  Andrew is a member of the…

Proper Tires Can Save Lives It’s that time of year again when we start our day reading and hearing about the previous day’s collisions, injuries, and deaths. Most recently we have read: “5-year-old killed in rollover crash” “Passenger injured in rollover on I-29” “Driver killed in pickup rollover crash on I-94” The common cause for…

EEOC guidance on harassment in the workplace For the first time since 1999, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) recently proposed updating its Enforcement Guidance on Harassment in the Workplace, which provides EEOC staff with direction for investigating, adjudicating, and litigating harassment claims.  The proposed Guidance places an emphasis on sexual harassment but also covers…

Today, Best Lawyers publicly announced the Fourteenth Edition of the Best Law Firms® rankings and our firm was awarded the 2024 Best Law Firm in the United States honor. Congratulations to our firm on being included in this elite and extremely impressive group! Our firm was metro ranked in 15 practice areas. Vogel Law Firm…

Distracted driving has escalated to one of the most pressing issues on the road today. A quick glance away from the road may seem harmless enough, but that split second distraction has often been cited as one of the leading causes of car accidents and resulting deaths and injuries. There are legal ramifications if a…