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FTC Proposes a Sweeping Rule That Would Ban Nearly All US Noncompete Agreements

On January 5, 2023, the United States Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) proposed a new rule (the “Proposed Rule”) that — if implemented — could dramatically restrict the use of non-compete agreements throughout the United...more

Ten Action Items for Employers When Planning Layoffs

​​​​​​​A frequently used step to control costs in times of uncertainty is to reduce personnel. A well-planned restructuring or reduction in force, generally referred to as a “layoff,” can achieve meaningful cost reductions...more

Governor Patrick Proposes Bill to Ban Certain Non-Competes in Massachusetts but Preserve Enforceability of Other Restrictive...

Last week, Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick proposed legislation that would ban certain non-competition provisions in agreements with employees and independent contractors. Certain other important restrictive covenants,...more

In Harnett, First Circuit Rejects Bright Line "First Contact" Rule for Non-Solicitation Agreement

In a decision involving the “first contact” rule with respect to non-solicitation agreements, the First Circuit, in Corporate Technologies v. Harnett, rejected a bright line application and upheld a ruling of tortious...more

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