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The FTC’s Rule Banning Non-Compete Agreements is on Thin Ice

On July 3, 2024, Non-Compete Agreementa federal judge in Texas issued a preliminary injunction that stays the US Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) near-total ban on non-compete agreements for the named plaintiffs seeking to...more

7/9/2024 / Chamber of Commerce , Employment Contract , Federal Trade Commission (FTC) , Lack of Authority , Non-Compete Agreements , Preliminary Injunctions , Restrictive Covenants , Texas

FTC Votes to Ban Non-Compete Clauses: What Does this Mean for Employers?

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) voted 3-2 on April 23 to issue its final noncompete rule. The Rule becomes effective in 120 days. However, it already has been challenged in federal court in the State of Texas, and more...more

4/25/2024 / Employment Contract , Federal Trade Commission (FTC) , Final Rules , Non-Compete Agreements , Non-Disclosure Agreement , Nonprofits , Restrictive Covenants

California's New Noncompete Notice Requirement

California Assembly Bill 1076, passed last fall, added a new Business & Professions Code §16600.1. By February 14, 2024, California employers must notify in writing current and certain former employees that any noncompete...more

2/9/2024 / California , Employment Contract , Former Employee , Non-Compete Agreements , Notice Requirements , State Labor Laws

Holiday Reminder: Protect Your Business in “Restrictive Covenant Season”!

Early in the New Year we often see employees switching jobs, which can trigger disputes over restrictive covenants in their employment agreements. As 2023 draws to a close, here are some things to keep in mind to protect your...more

12/13/2023 / Cease and Desist Orders , Employment Contract , Exit Interviews , Fiduciary Duty , General-Business , Non-Compete Agreements , Restrictive Covenants , Trade Secrets

FTC Extends Public Comment Period on Proposed Rule to Ban Non-Compete Clauses

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) voted to extend the public comment period for its proposed new rule that would ban certain employee non-competes. The new deadline for public comments on the proposed rule is April 19, 2023....more

3/8/2023 / Employment Contract , Federal Trade Commission (FTC) , Non-Compete Agreements , Public Comment , Time Extensions

Proposed FTC Rule Would Ban Employers From Using Non-Compete Agreements

Non-compete agreements – contract clauses, usually in employment agreements, that ban an employee from working in a certain industry, or in a certain geographic area for a period of time following termination of employment –...more

1/10/2023 / Chamber of Commerce , Employment Contract , Federal Trade Commission (FTC) , Non-Compete Agreements , Non-Disclosure Agreement , Restrictive Covenants

Illinois Legislature Passes Comprehensive Non-Compete Legislation

As reported in prior blogs, the Illinois legislature for several months has been considering amendments to the Illinois Freedom to Work Act that apply to non-compete and non-solicitation restrictions. SmithAmundsen attorneys...more

6/14/2021 / At-Will Employment , Attorney's Fees , Chamber of Commerce , Employment Contract , Enforceability , Governor Pritzker , Illinois , New Legislation , Non-Compete Agreements , Non-Solicitation Agreements

New Oregon Non-Compete Law Further Restricts Non-Competes

Over the past several years, the State of Oregon has enacted significant statutory limits on non-compete agreements. Under ORS 653.295, as in effect until recently, a non-compete was “voidable and [could] not be enforced by a...more

5/25/2021 / Census Bureau , Employment Contract , Exempt-Employees , Governor Brown , Non-Compete Agreements , Oregon , Sensitive Business Information , Unenforceable Contract Terms , Written Notice

Illinois Legislature Considering Freedom To Work Act Amendments That Target Non-Compete And Non-Solicitation Clauses

In recent years, many states have enacted legislation directed at employment contracts containing non-compete and non-solicitation clauses. Illinois first did so in 2016 with the Freedom to Work Act (the Act), which bans...more

4/20/2021 / Employment Contract , Freedom To Work Act , Hiring & Firing , Non-Compete Agreements , Restrictive Covenants , Wage and Hour

Ho, Ho, Ho, It’s Restrictive Covenant Season!

Early in the New Year we often see employees switching jobs, which can trigger disputes over restrictive covenants in their employment agreements....more

12/28/2018 / Employment Contract , Exit Interviews , Former Employee , Non-Compete Agreements , Non-Solicitation Agreements , Restrictive Covenants

Jeffrey Glass

Amundsen Davis LLC

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