Matthew Ozment

Federal Trade Commission, Washington D.C.
August 24, 2024

Federal Judge Blocks FTC Non-Compete Ban (For Now)

A federal judge has thrown out the Federal Trade Commission’s ban on noncompete agreements nationwide. The FTC’s Rule banning non-compete agreements for…

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June 15, 2023

Can an Employer Require the COVID-19 Vaccine?

Yes. Employers are allowed to mandate employees be vaccinated for COVID-19. Increasing numbers of employers are requiring employees to be vaccinated as…

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Violent Crimes in South Carolina

Certain crimes in South Carolina are classified as “violent.” The full list of those crimes can be found in S.C. Code 16-1-60 HERE….

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Collateral Consequences of Convictions

A collateral consequence goes beyond the conviction itself and can impact how, or even where, a person serves out an active portion…

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Defamation

Defamation

“I’ve lost everything. No matter the outcome of this trial, I’ve already lost. I lost when these allegations were made cause they…

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