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NLRB’s Non-Compete Power Grab – Can Employers Avoid NLRB’s Oversight?

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An administrative law judge (“ALJ”) of the National Labor Relations Board (“NLRB”) in J.O. Mory, Inc. recently required an employer to rescind certain restrictive covenants in its employment agreements. The decision is yet...more

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Latest Developments from the 2024 Connecticut General Assembly: The Labor and Public Employees Committee Begins to Speak

At its March 7, 2024 meeting, the Connecticut General Assembly’s Labor and Public Employees Committee began the process of approving bills.  The following is a brief summary of the bills that the Committee has voted favorably...more

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NYC Council Proposes Broad Non-Compete Ban

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Seyfarth Synopsis: While New York State failed to pass a non-compete ban last year, a new bill in the New York City Council would eliminate non-compete agreements entirely, presenting new challenges and considerations for...more

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FTC Regulation Tracker—December 2023

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC or the Commission) had a busy December. While many of us were winding down for the holidays, the FTC finalized a new rule, requested comments on a new proposed rule and extended the comment...more

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Wisconsin Legislature Proposes Joining Other States in Ban of Non-Compete Agreements

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On October 12, 2023, the Wisconsin legislature introduced Assembly Bill 481, which proposes the ban of employee non-compete agreements in the Badger State. Currently, employee non-compete agreements in Wisconsin are allowed...more

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New York Update: Bill Banning Non-Competes Passes State Assembly and Awaits Signature by Governor Hochul

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Following the recent passage through the New York State Senate, on June 20, 2023, the New York State Assembly voted to approve a bill, which, if enacted, would ban all post-employment non-compete agreements. We previously...more

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More Signs of Trouble for Non-Compete Agreements

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Non-compete agreements have had a rough 2023, most recently with President Biden specifically calling them out on Tuesday evening during his State of the Union and emphasizing his Administration’s opposition to them.  This,...more

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Biden Order: Consider a Federal Rule on Non-Competes

Don’t be misled: President Biden’s July 9 Executive Order does not bar non-compete agreements. Rather, it “encourages” the Chair of the Federal Trade Commission to use rule-making to limit their use....more

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