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
Employers should take stock of restrictive covenant agreements that their current and former workforce have signed and which remain in effect.
California recently passed two laws amending Section 16600 of the California...more
Minnesota has enacted one of the strictest state non-compete laws in the US, banning almost all post-termination non-competes between employers and their employees and between employers and certain independent contractors...more
6/8/2023
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The new legislation may significantly impact the utility of mandatory and voluntary arbitration agreements in the employment setting.
Key Points:
..The law permits predispute arbitration agreements and joint, class,...more
Employers should review their form agreements and practices to determine what modifications may be required to comply with new restrictions in Illinois, Oregon, Nevada, and Washington, D.C.
Key Points:
..Effective...more
In passing the Ban on Non-Compete Agreements Amendment Act of 2020, Washington, D.C., joins California and a handful of other states in prohibiting virtually all non-competes. Key Points:
..The Act invalidates...more