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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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The Evolution of the ‘Global’ Noncompete Agreement: From Template to Strategy

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Multinational corporations love the idea of a global noncompete template, as they appear to provide a single restrictive strategy, have enough flexibility to allow minor local tweaks, and are implemented across...more

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SuperVision - Labor and Employment Law Inisghts, Issue 2, 2026

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Welcome to the Second Issue of SuperVision in 2026! In this edition, we bring you the latest from the EEOC and NLRB, updates on the numerous new Virginia employment laws passed in the 2026 Legislative Session, and discuss the...more

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Global employment issues in M&A transactions and post-acquisition integrations

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Global employment issues in M&A transactions and post-acquisition integrations is a two-part series examining key global employment issues that may arise during merger and acquisition (M&A) transactions involving Israeli...more

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A Review of the 2026 Legislative Session: New Employment Laws Impacting Virginia Employers

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The 2026 Virginia General Assembly session again resulted in numerous pieces of employment legislation being enacted that will impact Virginia employers. Covering a wide variety of topics ranging from restrictive covenants,...more

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New Virginia Law Prohibits Noncompete Agreements With Health Care Professionals

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We recently reported on a new noncompete law in Virginia, effective July 1, 2026, that requires employers to pay severance in order to enforce a noncompete agreement against an employee terminated without cause. Virginia...more

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PR High Court Clarifies Approach to Enforcing Assigned Non-Competes + Exclusivity Provisions in Independent Contractor...

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In a significant decision for businesses operating in Puerto Rico, the Puerto Rico Supreme Court held in MCG Therapy Group, LLC v. Maestre Rivera, 2026 TSPR 56 (May 28, 2026), that a contractual non-compete provision may...more

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Federal Court Grants in Part and Denies in Part Motion to Dismiss Noncompetition and Misappropriation Claims Brought by Franchisor

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A federal court recently denied a motion to dismiss a franchisor’s claims in Valenta Franchise LLC v. Innerworks LLC, 2026 WL 1453649 (D. Ariz. May 22, 2026)....more

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North Carolina Supreme Court Issues Important Ruling on Trade Secrets and Non-Competes

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In a recent employment decision entitled Rel. Ins., Inc. v. Pilot Risk Mgmt. Consulting, LLC, the North Carolina Supreme Court offered helpful guidance for employers wishing to protect their trade secrets and ensure the...more

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Top Twelve (Not 10!) Takeaways for Employers from Virginia's 2026 General Assembly Session — Updated!

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The 2026 General Assembly Session is in the books. However, Governor Spanberger did not just rubber stamp all the bills that passed in March. Here are the key updates to those laws...more

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Weekly Update for Government Contractors and Commercial Businesses – June 2026

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No Severance, No Noncompete: Virginia Mandates Employers Pay for Enforceable Noncompete Agreements Against Laid-Off Employees - Virginia has become increasingly hostile to noncompetition agreements as of late.  Starting...more

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Tennessee Limits Non‑Compete Agreements for Lower‑Wage Workers: What Employers Need to Know

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Last month, Tennessee passed a law limiting non-compete agreements for low-wage workers. The law takes effect July 1, 2026, and applies to any non‑compete entered into, renewed, or amended on or after that date....more

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Tennessee bans non-competes based on employee income

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On May 7, 2026, Tennessee’s Governor signed House Bill 1034 (HB 1034) into law, prohibiting employers from requiring, requesting, or enforcing non-compete agreements with workers who earn less than $70,000 annually. The law...more

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EEO-1 Reports, Remote Work, and Non-Compete Restrictions in Tennessee - Employment Law This Week®

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What employers should know about key developments this week: • EEOC Proposes Eliminating EEO-1 Reports: The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is proposing the complete elimination of EEO-1 reports (which...more

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Cheat Sheet for Oregon and Washington Employers: 15+ New Workplace Laws Taking Effect in June 2026 and Beyond

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Oregon and Washington each have a wave of new state workplace laws taking effect this month and throughout the next year. This Insight rounds up key legislation that employers in the Pacific Northwest need to know....more

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Evolving Landscape of Non-Compete Agreements

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The legal landscape for non-compete agreements in the U.S. continues to shift, driven by increased regulatory scrutiny and significant state-level reforms....more

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Virginia Enacts Wide-Ranging Set of Employment-Related Reforms

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In recent days, Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger has signed into law a broad array of employment-related reforms, including paid sick leave and paid family and medical leave entitlements, prohibitions against...more

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No Severance, No Noncompete: Virginia Mandates Employers Pay for Enforceable Noncompete Agreements Against Laid-Off Employees

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Virginia has become increasingly hostile to noncompetition agreements as of late.  Starting July 1, 2026, Virginia employers will be prohibited from enforcing new noncompete agreements against employees who are laid-off or...more

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Canada Moves to Restrict Non-Competes in Federally Regulated Workplaces

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On May 6, 2026, the Canadian federal government introduced Bill C-31, Budget 2025 Implementation Act, No. 2, (Bill C-31), which proposes significant amendments to the Canada Labour Code (Code) that would substantially...more

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Washington Bans Noncompetes for All Workers: What Employers Need to Know

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On March 23, 2026, Washington Governor Bob Ferguson signed ESHB 1155 into law, enacting a near-total ban on noncompetition covenants in Washington state. Effective June 30, 2027, all noncompetition covenants are void and...more

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Virginia’s New Non-Compete Rules Go Into Effect July 1

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Virginia has enacted sweeping new limitations on non-compete agreements effective July 1, 2026. While Virginia has prohibited non-compete agreements for low-wage employees since 2020, the new laws will expand restrictions on...more

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Tennessee Changes Its Non-Compete Landscape

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Empty heading Tennessee is poised to enact significant new limitations on non-compete agreements. The Tennessee General Assembly passed House Bill 1034 (“HB 1034”), introducing two key changes to the law governing restrictive...more

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Washington State Enacts Sweeping Ban on Noncompetition Agreements

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Washington state recently took a dramatic and expansive step to regulate restrictive covenants, enacting Engrossed Substitute House Bill 1155 (ESHB 1155), which will largely prohibit the use of noncompetition agreements for...more

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Utah Employer’s Guide to 5 New Workplace Laws in May 2026

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Utah employers must keep up with a slew of new state workplace laws that kicked in this month. Here are the top five that will impact private employers in the Beehive State....more

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Recalibrating employee non-competes for a new era

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Employers across the country should revisit their post-employment restrictive covenants. Non-competes remain a familiar tool for protecting trade secrets, customer goodwill, and human capital investments, but they now sit at...more

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Take Time to Enjoy a Fun Summer Vacation, But Consider Creating or Revising Key Company Agreements

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The warm summer months are almost here, and many business owners will be spending some time relaxing away from the office. Before or after that well-deserved summer vacation, however, owners may want to tackle important...more

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