Following up on proposed rules issued on January 5, 2023, after the public comment period, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued final rules on April 23, 2024, banning noncompete agreements in most employment contexts....more
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) promulgated proposed rules on January 5, 2023, which would ban noncompete agreements on a nationwide basis. The 60-day period for public commentary has now begun, and the proposed rules will...more
On January 8, 2021, a bill, HB 789 was introduced in the Illinois House that, if passed, will significantly change the treatment of restrictive covenants in the employment context. The new law would require employers to...more