Hepworth Law Offices: Jeffrey J. Hepworth & J. Grady Hepworth

07/09/2025

04/23/2024

The recent action by the Federal Trade Commission banning noncompete agreements is a monumental shift for worker rights. The FTC found the following:

"Noncompetes are a widespread and often exploitative practice imposing contractual conditions that prevent workers from taking a new job or starting a new business. Noncompetes often force workers to either stay in a job they want to leave or bear other significant harms and costs, such as being forced to switch to a lower-paying field, being forced to relocate, being forced to leave the workforce altogether, or being forced to defend against expensive litigation. An estimated 30 million workers—nearly one in five Americans—are subject to a noncompete."

The new rule is expected to take effect in 120 days following publication in the Federal Register, unless legal challenges delay its implementation.

Today, the Federal Trade Commission issued a final rule to promote competition by banning noncompetes nationwide, protecting the fundamen

01/16/2023

"Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere." --Martin Luther King, Jr., Letter from Birmingham, Alabama jail, April 16, 1963.

As we take a moment to reflect on the lasting legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., we also honor those who continue to fight for justice everywhere, for everyone.

03/15/2022

We are honored to represent our clients, along with co-counsel Howard Belodoff, before the Idaho Supreme Court. Although this decision marks just the beginning of the long litigation process for the Von Lossberg family, we look forward to telling Bryan's story and the important issues of mental health and public safety his case represents.

12/08/2021

https://magicvalley.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/former-sheriffs-captain-wins-civil-case-against-twin-falls-county-and-sheriffs-office/article_15f0f02c-9d4f-5330-88e0-b9161e8c8ede.html

A former captain in the Twin Falls County sheriff's office was awarded more than a half-million dollars in a judgment against the county and the sheriff's office.

11/05/2020

Hepworth Law Offices is pleased to announce we were included among the law firms recognized by U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers in the Eleventh Edition of the "2021 Best Law Firms" ranking for the State of Idaho.

06/15/2020

A tremendous change in legal interpretation, and a huge victory for equal rights!

The decision said Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which makes it illegal for employers to discriminate because of a person's s*x, also covers s*xual orientation and transgender status.

04/28/2020

Hepworth Law Offices is pleased to announce the favorable decision by the Idaho Supreme Court for our client, Joanie Smith! The Court strongly reaffirmed the citizens’ right to trial by jury under the Idaho Constitution.

"Finally, and importantly, this Court is free to interpret the protections of the Idaho Constitution as more protective than the United States Constitution."

03/26/2018

Helpful summary from the Idaho Statesman about recent changes to Idaho law! Help keep yourself informed. Some highlights include important changes to Idaho non-compete law and higher limits for small claims under the SLRA!

Idaho’s 2018 legislative session is drawing to a close. Lawmakers approved major tax cuts and enacted several hundred laws, including a controversial Stand Your Ground measure.

12/04/2017

Please come help us celebrate our new Boise office this Wednesday December 4, between 4-7 PM! Please RSVP via email if you can attend!