Succession Planning Without Ageism
November 2025By Diane Geller There is often a fine line between potential age discrimination and the opportunity to train the next generation of company management to ensure continuity and a proper transition. Courts have generally recognized that companies have the right to make reasonable inquiries into an employee's retirement plans for the purpose of succession planning. How companies approach those planning discussions can affect whether the organization faces potential liability for age discrimination, though .
The FTC and Non-Compete Agreements: What You Need to Know
November 2025By Diane J. GellerPartner, Fox RothschildI am regularly asked about the status of the Federal Trade Commission Rule that was issued last year regarding non-compete clauses. It had many businesses in a quandary about how to protect themselves when the Rule came into effect.