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FTC Noncompete Rule Set Aside by Federal Texas District Court, Will Not Become Effective

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A U.S. District Court judge in Texas has set aside the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) controversial noncompete rule, ruling that it will not become effective on Sept. 4 as previously scheduled and cannot be enforced by the...more

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Texas Court’s Preliminary Ruling Delays FTC Noncompete Ban, but Ruling Affects Only Parties to Lawsuit

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On April 23, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced a final rule that would prohibit entering into noncompete agreements and render most existing noncompetes unenforceable. The FTC final rule prohibits entering...more

Cranfill Sumner LLP

The FTC’s Noncompete Ban Under Fire: Texas Federal Court Issues Preliminary Injunction—But a Narrow One

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On July 3, 2024, the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas (Brown, J.) granted motions to preliminarily enjoin the Federal Trade Commission from enforcing its noncompete ban against parties...more

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Samsung’s $45 Billion Texas Chipmaking Facility: A Goldmine and Minefield for Contractors

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Texas is currently experiencing one of the largest, most significant construction development projects with Samsung Semiconductor Chipmaking Facility in Taylor, Texas. According to a recent article by Justin Sayers, posted in...more

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Federal Judge Dismisses Texas Suit Challenging Employer’s COVID-19 Vaccination

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In April, Houston Methodist Hospital announced its decision to mandate the COVID-19 vaccination for all employees. One hundred seventeen employees sued to block the mandate. But, on June 12th, one day after hearing oral...more

Seyfarth Shaw LLP

Fifth Circuit Holds that Reformation of Texas Non-Competes Is Authorized, and Perhaps Required, at Preliminary Injunction Stage

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On August 7, 2020, the Fifth Circuit addressed an issue presently undecided by the Texas Supreme Court; namely, whether reformation of an overbroad non-compete restriction is appropriate, and perhaps even required, at the...more

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