My nonlawyer friends often assume non-compete agreements are not enforceable, usually because they had read an old headline about the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC’s) proposed rule banning non-competes or an article...more
11/13/2025
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My nonlawyer friends often assume non-compete agreements are not enforceable, usually because they had read an old headline about the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC’s) proposed rule banning non-competes or an article...more
11/12/2025
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Contract Terms ,
Employee Mobility ,
Employees ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Employer Responsibilities ,
Employment Contract ,
Enforceability ,
Non-Compete Agreements ,
Restrictive Covenants ,
State Labor Laws ,
Trade Secrets
In a significant shift in its regulatory strategy, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has moved away from sweeping rulemaking on non-compete agreements and adopted a case-by-case enforcement approach....more
9/26/2025
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