The Final Rule declares most non-competes an unfair method of competition, in violation of Section 5 of the FTC Act.
In its April 23, 2024, open meeting, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) voted 3-2 to issue a final rule...more
A recent letter from 21 state Attorneys General to various asset managers demonstrates a focus on using antitrust and unfair competition laws to oppose ESG efforts.
Key Points:
..ESG investing initiatives are not...more
FTC proposes a new rule that would ban non-competes in most situations; brings enforcement actions challenging non-competes as unfair methods of competition.
On January 5, 2023, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued a...more
The guidance significantly expands the reach of Section 5 beyond the Sherman and Clayton Acts to encompass unfair methods of competition that constitute “incipient” violations of the antitrust laws or violate “the spirit” of...more