The Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) recently proposed a new rule that, if implemented, would ban non-compete agreements for workers.  The proposed rule would impact up to 30 million American workers and be a major change to federal law. The Federal Trade Commission Act prohibits “unfair methods of competition.” The proposed rule, called the “Non-Compete Clause Rule,”…

Selling your business can be a challenging process for any business owner. Vogel Law Firm attorney Corey Elmer works with business owners to successfully transition their businesses – to family members, key employees, or other purchasers. Read Corey’s insights in a recent article published in The Forum.    

While most people are familiar with the advice that they should not sign any contract before having the contract reviewed by an attorney, many people do not believe attorney review of contracts is necessary. If you are like many other people, you may think that a quick scan of a contract will reveal any undesirable…

By Caren W. Stanley The financial fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic is just now beginning to be felt, and there is no doubt the ramifications of a depressed market will continue to resonate for the foreseeable future. Despite this uncertainty, the fact remains that contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers who have performed or contributed to improvements…

By Josh Swanson and Caren Stanley The tsunami that has rocked the oil and gas industry claimed its biggest fish yet as Whiting Petroleum, one of the largest operators in North Dakota, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on April 1. A depressed market in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, coupled with the ongoing strife between…

If you are planning to start a new business, you should take time to consider the many tasks you will need to complete to get your business up and running and make a plan to complete those tasks. In so doing, you should consider mistakes commonly made by new entrepreneurs, including: Failing to select the…