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Supreme Court of Puerto Rico Authorizes Non-Attorney Ownership in Law Firms
On June 17, 2025, the Supreme Court of Puerto Rico (the “Supreme Court”) approved new Rules of Professional Conduct of Puerto Rico (“Rules of Professional Conduct”), which are scheduled to take effect on January 1, 2026. Among the most noteworthy changes is the adoption of Rule 5.4(b), which will authorize non-attorneys to hold ownership interests in law firms.
DOL’s Final Rule Increases Salary Threshold for FLSA Exemptions
On April 23, 2024, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced the new final rule, Defining and Delimiting the Exemptions for Executive, Administrative, Professional, Outside Sales, and Computer Employees, which updated and revised the regulations for determining whether certain salaried employees are exempt from minimum wage and overtime requirements under section 13(a)(1) of the Fair Labor .
FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION ISSUED A FINAL RULE BANNING NONCOMPETE
On April 23, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued a Final Rule banning non-compete agreements and introducing pivotal changes designed to promote fair competition and employee mobility across various industries. Key Aspects of the FTC’s Final Rule Effective Date: The Final Rule will take effect 120 days following its publication in the Federal Register. This grace period .
OSHA Clarifies Workers Inspections Walkaround Representative Designation Process
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has finalized its regulation that amends the Representatives of Employers and Employees provisions, which will enter effect on May 31, 2024. This change, detailed in the Federal Register on April 1, 2024, signifies an important development in workplace safety inspection procedures and representation of employees. In Puerto Rico, .
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Supreme Court of Puerto Rico Authorizes Non-Attorney Ownership in Law Firms
On June 17, 2025, the Supreme Court of Puerto Rico (the “Supreme Court”) approved new Rules of Professional Conduct of Puerto Rico (“Rules of Professional Conduct”), which are scheduled to take effect on January 1, 2026. Among the most noteworthy changes is the adoption of Rule 5.4(b), which will authorize non-attorneys to hold ownership interests in law firms.
DOL’s Final Rule Increases Salary Threshold for FLSA Exemptions
On April 23, 2024, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced the new final rule, Defining and Delimiting the Exemptions for Executive, Administrative, Professional, Outside Sales, and Computer Employees, which updated and revised the regulations for determining whether certain salaried employees are exempt from minimum wage and overtime requirements under section 13(a)(1) of the Fair Labor .
FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION ISSUED A FINAL RULE BANNING NONCOMPETE
On April 23, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued a Final Rule banning non-compete agreements and introducing pivotal changes designed to promote fair competition and employee mobility across various industries. Key Aspects of the FTC’s Final Rule Effective Date: The Final Rule will take effect 120 days following its publication in the Federal Register. This grace period .
OSHA Clarifies Workers Inspections Walkaround Representative Designation Process
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has finalized its regulation that amends the Representatives of Employers and Employees provisions, which will enter effect on May 31, 2024. This change, detailed in the Federal Register on April 1, 2024, signifies an important development in workplace safety inspection procedures and representation of employees. In Puerto Rico, .
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