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Attention Employers: The NLRB General Counsel's latest memorandum intensifies scrutiny on non-compete and "stay-or-pay" provisions, deeming many as potentially unlawful under Section 7 rights. Employers should review and consider revising these agreements to avoid legal repercussions and ensure compliance. Read our new blog post to understand the full impact and how to protect your business: https://lnkd.in/gcM7J_mh By Tom Luetkemeyer and Lauren Swanson #Employers #Noncompetes #EmploymentLaw #NLRB #LaborLaw

Please join us in congratulating Dallas office partner Gregg Stevens on his election to the Governing Committee of the Conference on Consumer Finance Law! Read more in our press release: https://lnkd.in/ggnXPXGF #ConsumerFinance #FinancialServices #Legal #FinancialLaw

The Hawaii Supreme Court has just made a groundbreaking insurance ruling: greenhouse gases are now officially considered pollutants under insurance policy pollution exclusions. There has been a paucity of coverage decisions addressing the merits of insurance coverage for climate-change-related claims. The Supreme Court’s decision now sets a powerful precedent for future federal climate-change litigation. Learn more in our latest Insights for Insurers alert: https://lnkd.in/gsYgJzGk By Scott Seaman #ClimateChange #GreenhouseGases #Hawaii #SupremeCourt #Insurers

We are very proud to announce that the Women's Bar Association of Illinois (WBAI) has honored Hinshaw with its 2024 Top Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Legal Employer Award! The award recognizes law firms and legal organizations that have demonstrated "an ongoing commitment to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion within the legal profession." Learn more in our press release: https://lnkd.in/g2Sc3pU6 #TeamHinshaw #WBAI #WomenInLaw #Diversity #DEI

Please join us in congratulating Hinshaw partner Colleen Jarrott on her election to the CatholicU Alumni Board of Directors! Colleen was recently sworn in as a Board Member during The Catholic University of America's recent "Cardinal Weekend" in Washington, D.C. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gsPhvihd #CUA #WashingtonDC #Legal

We are pleased to announce that Hinshaw partner Tom Kuzmanovic was honored by the Association of Croatian-American Professionals with the 2024 Professional Excellence Award! The award recognizes Tom’s professional achievements and contributions to the Croation-American community. He received his award at the ACAP Conference Gala in Law Vegas this past weekend. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/g32-QVkp #CroatianAmericans #Croatia #LegalExcellence #Legal

The recently concluded North American Collection Agency Regulatory Association's (NACARA) annual conference was full of key insights and industry developments for collection agency professionals. Bonnie Dye outlines three key takeaways from the conference in our new Consumer Crossroads blog post: https://lnkd.in/gq4QvAdF #DebtCollection #CFPB #Collections #ConsumerFinance #Compliance

We are honored to announce that the Leadership Council on Legal Diversity (LCLD) has recognized Hinshaw with a 2024 Compass Award and a 2024 Top Performer Award! These awards recognize Hinshaw's high levels of engagement with the LCLD and its programs, as well as the firm’s ongoing commitment to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusivity in the legal profession. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gGxjuQZd #TeamHinshaw #DEI #Diversity #LegalDiversity #LawFirms

In a new AccountsRecovery.net Compliance Digest column, Hinshaw partner Justin Penn analyzes the significance of a recent federal District Court ruling involving a Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) lawsuit brought by a plaintiff who had previously listed the defendants as creditors in a bankruptcy petition. Learn his key takeaways in our summary: https://lnkd.in/g7vQqb6h #FDCPA #DebtCollection #ConsumerFinance #Compliance #Legal

We are pleased to share that Lexology Index has selected Hinshaw partners Scott Seaman and Ian Wagreich as 2025 Thought Leaders in its USA guide. Scott is listed as an "Insurance & Reinsurance" thought leader, while Ian is listed as a "Corporate Immigration" thought leader. Congratulations, Scott and Ian! Learn more in our press release: https://lnkd.in/grCXz5Qv #ThoughtLeadership #ImmigrationLaw #InsuranceLaw #TeamHinshaw #Insurers