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Non-Compete Agreements are contracts, typically formed in employment or business purchase contexts, where one party agrees to refrain from engaging in a particular line of work or pursuing business within a... more +
Non-Compete Agreements are contracts, typically formed in employment or business purchase contexts, where one party agrees to refrain from engaging in a particular line of work or pursuing business within a certain industry or locale. The purpose of these agreements is to protect employers or business purchasers from competition stemming from former employees or former owners of a business. less -
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Competition Currents: Summer 2024 News Round Up

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Put down the lemonade and break out the pumpkin spice: summer is coming to an end. And while you were in the pool – or maybe just answering emails poolside – the antitrust agencies showed no signs of a summer slowdown. Before...more

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Public Company Watch: September 2024

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In the September edition of our Public Company Watch, we cover key issues impacting public companies, including updates regarding the most recent amendments to the Delaware General Corporate Law and the EU’s Corporate...more

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NLRB Regional Director Targets No-Poach Agreements in Latest Complaint

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On September 12, 2024, the Regional Director for Region 22 (Newark) filed a complaint against Planned Companies, a building maintenance and services provider based in New Jersey alleging that its use of no-poach agreements...more

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Event in Review: Antitrust in Healthcare: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

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Investment in the healthcare industry requires careful consideration, as it involves numerous distinct areas of the law. Venable's Private Equity Investment in Healthcare webinar series explores the unique issues and timely...more

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Antitrust Under Biden: Taking a Closer Look at the Numbers

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Leading up to the U.S. presidential election this November, our Antitrust & Competition team continues to offer insights into what antitrust enforcement may look like under the next presidential administration. As we look...more

Fenwick & West LLP

Securities Law Update - August 2024 #2

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Welcome to the latest edition of Fenwick’s Securities Law Update. This edition contains updates and reminders on: ..The federal court decision that struck down the FTC’s noncompete ban, blocking it from taking effect...more

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OSHA, Employment, and Antitrust: New Compliance Strategies for Luxury Retail Industry Companies

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Recent labor law, workplace safety regulation, and antitrust enforcement developments are creating an increasingly complex regulatory landscape for luxury retail industry employers. Companies must navigate an array of...more

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Healthcare Private Equity: What to Expect for the Rest of 2024

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Although the U.S. healthcare industry has weathered the storm over the past couple of years, we may be reaching calmer waters in the coming months. Dry powder held by U.S. private equity investors has reached an all-time...more

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Balancing Act: Navigating Nuances in Labor Market Enforcement

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In recent years, the Department of Justice Antitrust Division (“DOJ”) and the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) have significantly ramped up enforcement efforts in labor markets. This article delves into two key enforcement...more

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Did the FTC Just Mess with Your Business Valuation?

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Many family law practitioners and not a few business owners probably never heard of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). A once active part of the business regulatory environment, the agency was placed on sedatives during the...more

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Jenner & Block Japan Newsletter - May 2024

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Welcome to the May 2024 edition of the Jenner & Block Japan Newsletter, a publication containing updates about legal developments in the United States that may be noteworthy to our clients and other leaders in the Japanese...more

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[Webinar] Preparing for the Future of Health Care Antitrust Scrutiny - June 11th, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm PST

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Now, more than ever, health care organizations are facing complex antitrust issues as their mergers/acquisitions, hiring, contracting and private funding are being scrutinized by the federal and state governments. Proper...more

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FTC Chair Testifies Before House Subcommittee to Discuss Ongoing Work

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On May 15, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission Chair Lina M. Khan appeared before the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government to discuss the agency’s FY 2025 budget request and ongoing...more

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Wiley Consumer Protection Download (May 14, 2024)

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Welcome to Wiley’s update on recent developments and what’s next in consumer protection at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and Federal Trade Commission (FTC). In this newsletter, we analyze recent regulatory...more

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Public Company Watch: April 2024

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In the April edition of our Public Company Watch, we cover key issues impacting public companies, including the SEC’s recent enforcement action regarding “AI Washing,” the SEC’s recent shadow trading case, proposed amendments...more

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HealthyCompetition.gov Portal Seeks Public Input on Healthcare Industry Practices

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Expanding the range of ways they can identify and investigate potential competition concerns in healthcare, DOJ, FTC, and HHS recently announced the introduction of HealthyCompetition.gov, a new portal through which the...more

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FTC Votes to Issue Final Rule Banning Most Non-Compete Agreements Nationwide

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On April 23, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) voted 3-2 to issue a final rule that would ban virtually all non-compete agreements for nearly all workers of for-profit employers. Commissioners Melissa Holyoak and...more

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Top 10 Legal Challenges for Employers

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With 2024 underway, we highlight some of the most pressing legal issues facing employers this year, including increased regulation of noncompetition agreements, new paid family and medical leave laws, a new Overtime Rule, and...more

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ABA Spring Meeting Sessions: Key Highlights From US Antitrust Enforcers’ Statements (April 10-12, 2024)

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Below is a summary of some of the most important points made by antitrust enforcers who participated in panels at the ABA Antitrust Section’s annual Spring Meeting....more

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Heard at the 2024 Antitrust Law Section Spring Meeting: Part II

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The American Bar Association Antitrust Law Section’s annual Spring Meeting concluded on April 12. The annual Spring Meeting featured updates from federal, state and international antitrust enforcers and extensive discussion...more

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FDIC Proposes Limitations on Use of Non-Competes

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On March 21, 2024, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”) issued its proposed Statement of Policy on Bank Merger Transactions (the “Proposal”) for public comment. The Proposal seeks to update guidance, last...more

Morrison & Foerster LLP

Full Steam Ahead for Cartel Enforcement in 2024

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As anticipated, cartel enforcement is ramping up at the start of 2024 and investigations relating to artificial intelligence (AI) are taking center stage. Leadership of both the broader Department of Justice (DOJ) and the...more

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Antitrust Enforcers Are Increasingly Focused on Labor Markets, and Not Just in the Merger Context

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Labor markets have been a focus of antitrust regulators at the Department of Justice (DOJ) and Federal Trade Commission (FTC) since the Obama administration. Indications are that enforcers will be even more aggressive across...more

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2023 Trade Secrets End of Year Report

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2023 was a banner year for trade secrets, non-competes, and other restrictive covenants. Employee non-competes continued to garner attention at the federal agency level, drawing commentary and action from the Federal Trade...more

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CMA Hits Accelerator on Enforcement of UK Labour Markets

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Whilst not traditionally a focus of the Competition and Markets Authority (“CMA”), the UK’s labour markets now form one of the CMA’s strategic priorities, as outlined in its 2023 to 2024 Annual Plan....more

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