Last year, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued a proposed rule to ban most noncompete agreements nationwide, with very limited exceptions. The sweeping rule forbids any contractual ter… Read More

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The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) voted 3-2 to ban nearly all noncompete clauses in employment agreements. Noncompete clauses typically prevent workers from joining competing businesses or… Read More

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The FTC’s Final Non-Compete Clause Rule (the “Rule”) was published in the Federal Register on May 7, 2024, and will become effective on September 4, 2024, unless pending li… Read More

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Employers have seen an enormous number of changes recently to various rules about how they manage their employee base. This includes a notice of proposed rulemaking by the Federal Trade… Read More

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I’m glad you’re interested in this important development in employment law. The Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) recent ban on non-compete agreements is a significant shif… Read More

With Matt Baum, Partner, Fox Rothschild Overview Attorney Matt Baum breaks down the facts on the latest FTC Noncompete Rule, the potential impact on an advisor’… Read More

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission effectively tried to kill noncompete agreements last week. While some companies plan to challenge this, it was the right decision to make. The post The Case… Read More

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Noncompetition clauses have long been a controversial but widely used tool to restrict employees from working for a competitive business after their employment ends.  On April 23, 2024… Read More

Do you use a noncompete agreement at your workplace? According to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), around 30 million American workers are currently covered by a noncompete. A noncom… Read More

Noncompete contracts (or clauses) are used to reduce competition by prohibiting former employees, and sometimes contractors and consultants, from (a) taking competing jobs after leaving your… Read More

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The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has made a series of pro-employee moves over the past few months that have significant adverse implications for employers. Rundown of Recent Acti… Read More

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Short answer: No, non-compete agreements are generally not enforceable in California, except in limited circumstances such as the sale of a business or dissolution of a partnership. Californ… Read More

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The legal showdown between Convoy and DAT over competing load boards has been years in the making, and the latest developments have put DAT’s noncompete and exclusivity clauses in… Read More

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