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Are Your Non-Competes Still Valid? A Summary of the New Federal Trade Commission Rule

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On April 23, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), pursuant to sections 5 and 6(g) of the Federal Trade Commission Act (the “Act”), issued their final “Non-Compete Clause Rule” (Rule). This Rule provides that non-competes...more

McCarter & English, LLP

FTC Votes to Ban Non-Compete Agreements: What Healthcare Organizations Need to Know

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) approved a sweeping ban on non-compete agreements by employers on April 23, 2024, in a 3-2 vote. The final rule provides that it is “an unfair method of competition” and thus a violation of...more

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FTC Bans Virtually All Employment-Based Noncompete Agreements, Business Groups Seeking Injunction

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In a rare public meeting, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) voted 3-2 on April 23, 2024, to approve a final regulatory rule (Final Rule) which bans virtually all preexisting and future noncompete agreements with very few...more

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The Franchise Memorandum - Issue # 262

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California Supreme Court Applies Independent Contractor Standard Retroactively; Does Not Reach Applicability to Franchises - The California Supreme Court has held that its Dynamex decision applies retroactively, answering...more

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