Under the FTC’s ban, employers will be prohibited from having workers sign non-compete agreements, among others.

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IMPORTANT UPDATE: ( As of December 28, 2024 ): This law and the enforcement of it is currently in litigation and pending before the US...

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Before setting up your holiday market booth, make sure you are legally legit with an entity, permits, employees, and IP considerations.

A DBA is a fictitious business name that is sometimes used by sole proprietors, partnerships, LLCs, and corporations for branding purposes.