ROBERT ALEX FLEMING

On January 5, 2023, the The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced a proposed  new rule that would ban employers from imposing   non-compete agreements or clauses  on their workers (also termed as “noncompete”). These have become increasingly common in the U.S. labor market.  The FTC considers that they limit the mobility of workers and their ability to pursue better opportunities. If approved, the Rule will  radically change important provisions typically included in employment contracts given to…

International arbitration is of importance in business and commercial affairs within a country’s jurisdiction and across borders. It has become the preferred method of solving international disputes  and while Puerto Rico is limited by the United States broad reach on international affairs, Puerto Rico has taken steps to adopt legislation in accordance with international commercial arbitration that benefit trade among borders and supports adjudication of  transnational disputes. This brief article provides a broad review of international commercial arbitration in general and as it is applied in Puerto Rico.

Many people who are interested in forming a non-profit organization or corporation do not give mind to the internal organizational aspect. Without weighing the consequences, they look for canned documents either they find them on the internet, or they are provided by, for example, their accountant who, although he can help you in many matters, cannot do everything. There is much more to consider when forming the company and this is what I want to…