Facebook Legal Hiring Binge: In-house Staff to Hit 90 in 2013
Facebook Inc. plans to expand its in-house legal staff by about 38 percent to 90 lawyers and staff by the end of 2013.
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Georgia Workforce Ranked #1 in the Nation
CNBC has released a new report ranking Georgia’s workforce #1 in the nation.
Georgia Pension Plans Get Nod to Invest Up to 5% in Alternatives
Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal signed legislation allowing most of the state’s public pension funds to invest in alternatives.
New California Laws Covering Credit Reports, Pay Notices and Independent Contractors
On October 7 and 9, 2011, California Governor Jerry Brown signed several employment-related bills into law which will take effect January 1, 2012.
2011 CFO Hiring Trends Survey
The Intersect Group has released the results of the company’s CFO Hiring Survey. The survey was distributed to 541 Atlanta-based CFOs with 58 respondents.
Georgia’s New Restrictive Covenant Act: How It Will Impact You
This article specifically addresses important considerations for companies with Georgia employees, explores certain key sections of the Act, and provides practical pointers for drafting and enforcing restrictive covenants in employment agreements.
Restrictive Covenants and Trade Secret Protection Covenants in Sale of Business Transactions
On May 11, 2011, Georgia Governor Perdue signed into law Georgia’s new Restrictive Covenant Act (the “New Act”). While restrictive covenants ancillary to employment relationships are clearly the primary focus of the New Act, there are provisions in the New Act directly relevant to restrictive covenants ancillary to the sale of a business.
Client Alert: What You Should Know About the New Georgia Restrictive Covenants Act
Highlights:The new Act dramatically changes the enforceability of restrictive covenants in employment agreements and corporate contracts entered into on or after the Act’s May 11 effective date.
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