On April 23, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced a final rule that attempts to eliminate almost all post-employment non-compete covenants. The validity of the rule is currently being litigated and the results...more
Last year, Missouri passed Senate Bill 103, which limits the scope of covenants not to compete, or restrictive covenants, between the “owner” of a business and the business itself should the relationship between the owner and...more
Covenants not to compete (also called restrictive covenants) are a hot topic in employment law today. A number of states now have, or are considering, laws invalidating these employment contract provisions. And the Federal...more