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Court Enjoins FTC Noncompete Ban: Appeal Likely

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A federal judge in Texas has enjoined the Federal Trade Commission’s ban on noncompete agreements, leaving the FTC’s attempt to quash such agreements waiving in the breeze, at least for the time being....more

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California Employment News: Understanding the FTC Non-Compete Ban Key Insights for Employers

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The FTC's new rule banning non-compete clauses will take effect on September 4th and impact all workers, including contractors and interns. Weintraub attorneys Jacqueline Simonovich and Shauna Correia discuss the pending...more

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California Employment News: Understanding the FTC Non-Compete Ban Key Insights for Employers (Podcast)

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The FTC's new rule banning non-compete clauses will take effect on September 4th and impact all workers, including contractors and interns. Weintraub attorneys Jacqueline Simonovich and Shauna Correia discuss the pending...more

Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP

[Webinar] FTC Rule on Non-Competes - June 17th, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm EDT

Please join Nelson Mullins for a virtual webinar on the FTC Rules on non-competes....more

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP

Spring Cleaning: Is Your “Employment House” in Order?

Spring is here (for most of us we hope) with warmer weather, fresh flowers, yard work and outdoor activities. Now is also a good time to ensure your “employment house” is in order. Here are some items for your employment...more

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FTC Issues New Rule - But Not the Final Chapter - on Non-Competes: What Employers Need to Know

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On April 22, the Federal Trade Commission issued its final “Non-Compete Clause Rule” which bans most non-competes in the United States. It will become effective 120 days after it is published in the Federal Register....more

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New FTC Rule Imposes Sweeping Ban on Non-Compete Agreements with Workers

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In January of 2023, Bowditch alerted clients that the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) was proposing a sweeping new rule that would ban the use of virtually all non-compete agreements and have a seismic effect on employment...more

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Workplace Law Forecast 2024 - Your workplace law recap for 2023 and predictions for 2024 to help you prepare for the coming year.

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When I reflect on the relationship that our firm has with our clients, I’m most proud of the fact that you can always count on us. That often means defending complex litigation, steering you through regulatory threats,...more

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[Event] RIA Compliance and Legal Strategies Conference - November 9th, Hamilton, NJ

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The RIA Compliance and Legal Strategies Conference is an essential event for registered investment advisors to gain a valuable understanding of current regulatory and compliance-related issues. Attendees will earn 4 CFP CE...more

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Non-Compete Agreements: An Endangered Species?

Non-compete agreements may soon be going the way of the dodo. The FTC just concluded its public comment period for its plan to eliminate them in most cases, and new rules are expected to be released later this year. Already,...more

Jenner & Block

Client Alert: FTC Director’s Comments Continue the Concern and Confusion about Proposed Non-Compete Ban

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On January 11, 2023, Elizabeth Wilkins, the Federal Trade Commission’s Director of the Office of Planning and lead staffer for the FTC’s newly proposed ban on non-competes, provided comments and answered questions about the...more

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FTC Proposes A Blanket Ban On Non-Compete Agreements

On January 5, 2023, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) published a proposed rule seeking to ban non-compete agreements with very limited exceptions. The FTC’s proposed rule is based upon the agency’s preliminary finding that...more

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Four Takeaways From The FTC’s Unprecedented Crackdown On Noncompete Agreements

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The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) kicked off 2023 by using Section 5 of the FTC Act to take legal action against three companies and two individuals, forcing them to drop noncompete provisions. This is the first time that...more

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FTC Issues Proposed Rule Banning Non-Compete Agreements

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On January 5, 2023, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) voted 3-1 to propose a rule that, if adopted, will dramatically impact companies that use noncompete agreements to protect their business interests. Under the proposed...more

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FTC Proposes Rule to Strike Noncompete Agreements Nationwide

On January 5, 2023, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced a proposed new rule that would effectively prohibit employers from requiring employees to agree to noncompete clauses. The public is invited to submit comments...more

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Client Alert: The FTC Proposes Ban on Non-Competes

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The FTC Breaks its Silence Following Biden’s Executive Order - On January 5, 2023, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) proposed a sweeping new rule which, if enacted in its draft form, would ban virtually all...more

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The Top 18 Workplace Law Stories from August 2021

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It’s hard to keep up with all the recent changes to labor and employment law. While the law always seems to evolve at a rapid pace, there have been an unprecedented number of changes for the past few years—and this past month...more

Farella Braun + Martel LLP

New Laws for California Employers in 2020

The California Legislature and Governor Newsom have passed a sizable list of new laws governing the workplace in 2020. Employers are, once again, advised to evaluate their workplace rules and practices to insure they keep...more

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Washington Employers: Your Non-Competes May Soon Be Nonbinding

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On April 17, the Washington Legislature approved sweeping new restrictions on employers’ non-competition agreements with their employees and independent contractors. The bill, now headed to the Governor’s desk for his...more

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Breaking Down the New Massachusetts Noncompete Rules for Employees

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In the four months since the Massachusetts Noncompetition Agreement Act became effective, employers have learned the hard way that implementing the new rules is a lot harder than it seems....more

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