On January 5, 2023, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) proposed a rule banning non-competition clauses in employment agreements. Approximately one in every five American workers, or 30 million people, are subject to a non-compete agreement.
The Federal Trade Commission started the new year with a shock wave on January 5th by proposing a nationwide ban on non-competition clauses in employment contracts.
At Guerra & Partners, we frequently counsel clients about disputes they’re having with their business partners. While we are litigators, we find it is often more productive to discuss common-sense ways to help our clients resolve problems and avoid courtroom conflict.
The law firm of Guerra & Partners is pleased to announce that Ailen Cruz has been named a shareholder of the Firm. A double Gator, Ailen graduated cum laude from the University of Florida in 2010 and cum laude from Florida’s Levin College of Law in 2013.
Earlier this year, Guerra & Partners attorneys volunteered to assist an inmate pro bono on a 42 U.S. Code § 1983 matter that survived summary judgment and would soon be scheduled for trial. The plaintiff had suffered long lasting physical and mental health injuries as a result of a sexual solicitation and physical assault while incarcerated.
U.S. News – Best Lawyers® Names firm to 2023 Edition “Best Law Firms”
TAMPA, FL, November 3, 2022 – Guerra & Partners announced today that the firm was named in the 2023 Edition of “Best Law Firms” by U.S. News – Best Lawyers®. Guerra & Partners was recognized in the Tampa Metropolitan ranking as a Tier 1 firm in the areas of Commercial Litigation, Corporate Law, and Litigation – Securities. The firm has been recognized as a Tier 1 firm since its inception in 2009.
Tampa, FL – Guerra & Partners is pleased to announce that three of its lawyers have been selected for inclusion in the 2022 edition of Super Lawyers.
Guerra & Partners’ DEI Committee hosted a “History and Happy Hour” firm social in celebration of Juneteenth on June 17, 2022.
On February 10, 2022, The Hillsborough Association for Women Lawyers’ Young Lawyers Division (“YLD”), co-chaired by Guerra & Partners associate Ailen Cruz and GrayRobinson associate Hannah Becker, hosted its Plant Some Love Reveal Event at Tampa Crossroads’ Rose Manor.
Best Lawyers released its list of lawyers recognized in the 2022 edition of Best Lawyers in America and we are pleased to announce that George Guerra has been included.