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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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Non-Compete Ban for Maryland Healthcare Professionals Set to Take Effect July 1, 2025

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Effective July 1, 2025, the second phase of Maryland’s restrictions on non-compete agreements and conflict of interest provisions for healthcare professionals will go into effect, targeting employers who provide direct...more

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Is Your Business Ready for The CHOICE Act?

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What is the CHOICE Act?          On April 24, 2025, Florida state lawmakers passed the Contracts Honoring Opportunity, Investment, Confidentiality, and Economic Growth Act or CHOICE Act. The CHOICE Act is a law reforming...more

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Ohio Legislature Introduces Bill to Ban Non-Competes in Employment Agreements

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Ohio Senate Bill 11 (SB11)—supported by members from both sides of the political spectrum—has been introduced in the Ohio Legislature, aiming to prohibit employment agreements that restrict employees from competing with their...more

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The CHOICE Act: A New Era for Noncompete Agreements in Florida

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As referenced in our blog post discussing notable noncompete changes nationwide, Florida lawmakers are changing how the Sunshine State views noncompete and garden leave agreements....more

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Florida’s New CHOICE Act Authorizes Garden Leave, Makes 4-Year Noncompete Agreements Easier to Enforce

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The Florida House and Senate recently passed the Contracts Honoring Opportunity, Investment, Confidentiality, and Economic Growth (CHOICE) Act by an overwhelming majority. The CHOICE Act will substantially reshape Florida...more

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Florida Non-Compete Law Scheduled for a Face-Lift

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On April 24, 2025, the Florida House and Senate passed legislation introducing large-scale changes to Florida’s non-compete landscape. The Florida Contracts Honoring Opportunity, Investment, Confidentiality, and Economic...more

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In the Fight Against Noncompete Agreements, Florida Chooses Employers

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The Florida Legislature passed the “Contracts Honoring Opportunity, Investment, Confidentiality, and Economic Growth (CHOICE) Act” last month to provide employers two new outlets for protecting confidential information and...more

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Kansas Enacts New Employer-Friendly Law Clarifying Enforceability of Non-Solicitation Agreements

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Kansas has recently joined the expanding list of jurisdictions to pass or introduce legislation related to restrictive covenants. Except this time, the legislation substantially modifies the state’s approach to restrictive...more

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Changes to Virginia’s Noncompete Statute

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Effective July 1, new legislation will take effect in Virginia imposing further restrictions on the use of covenants not to compete and prohibiting their use for employees who are eligible to receive overtime pay under the...more

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Florida Poised To Enact Employer-Friendly Noncompete and Garden Leave Law

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A bill recently passed by the Florida House and Senate and poised to become law effective July 1, 2025, will substantially change the noncompete landscape for employers doing business in Florida. If Gov. Ron DeSantis signs...more

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Florida Legislature Passes Restrictive Covenants Bill

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On April 24, 2025, the Florida Legislature passed legislation to create two new forms of noncompetes for employers and businesses: a covered garden leave provision and a provision limiting noncompetes to a specific geographic...more

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Kansas Passes Pro-Employer Restrictive Covenant Legislation

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On April 9, 2025, Kansas Governor Laura Kelley signed into law Senate Bill No. 241 (the “Bill”), which amends the Kansas Restraint of Trade Act (the “Act”) to (a) create presumptions of enforceability for non-solicitation...more

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North Carolina Business Court Decision on Noncompetes and Trade Secrets Has Implications for Employers

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Earlier this month, the North Carolina Business Court addressed important issues surrounding noncompete and nondisclosure agreements, providing valuable insights for employers navigating these complex areas of employment law....more

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New Amendment Further Restricts Non-Competes in Virginia

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Beginning on July 1, 2025, Virginia’s existing non-compete statute, Va. Code § 40.1-28.7:8, will be expanded to prohibit post-employment non-compete agreements and certain non-solicitation covenants with any non-exempt...more

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Virginia and Wyoming Further Restrict Use of Non-Competition Agreements

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As the future of the Federal Trade Commission’s stalled federal ban on non-competition agreements remains uncertain (FTC Non-compete Ban Blocked – For Good, For Now), states continue to enact laws curtailing employers’...more

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Texas Joins List of Legislatures Seeking to Ban Noncompete Agreements

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After the nationwide injunction barring the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Noncompete ban, we reported our anticipation that state legislatures would likely introduce legislation restricting the use of noncompetes....more

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The Sunflower State (Kansas) Passes Employer-Friendly Restrictive Covenant Legislation

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Consistent with our previous reporting that states would continue to address noncompete issues even after the apparent end of the FTC Noncompete Rule, Kansas has joined the growing list of jurisdictions to pass or introduce...more

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Virginia Expands Law on Non-Compete Covenants

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The Virginia Legislature enacted amendments to its existing Non-Compete Act (the “Act”) on March 24. The amendments will broaden the categories of employees who cannot be subject to non-competition covenants by including any...more

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Timeline: What Happens After Breaking a Non-Compete Agreement in Texas

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Responding to a Non-Compete Violation - When an employer discovers a potential non-compete violation, they generally react within 1-4 weeks, though this can be shorter if the violation poses an immediate competitive threat....more

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States' Action Still Viable Despite Ban of FTC Noncompete Rule

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The Northern District of Texas’s nationwide ban on the Federal Trade Commission’s noncompete rule isn’t a complete bar to government enforcement. The rule sought to curb unfair methods of competition and would have voided...more

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FTC Non-Compete Ban: Implications for the Health Care Industry

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Earlier this year, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) approved a final rule that invalidates most post-engagement non-compete covenants in all agreements. This rule prohibits use and enforcement of non-compete covenants and...more

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The FTC Rule on Employee Non-Competes Goes into Effect September 4: What Employers Need to Do Now

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You may have heard or seen in the news that on April 23, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (the “FTC”) issued a Final Rule making most covenants not to compete between employers and their workers illegal and void (the...more

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FTC Approves Final Rule Banning Non-Compete Clauses

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On April 23, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) issued a final rule (“Final Rule”) broadly banning non-competition (“non-compete”) agreements nationwide. With limited exceptions, the Final Rule prohibits employers...more

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The FTC Bans Non-Compete Agreements – What You Need to Know

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In a vote held at a special open commission meeting on April 23, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) voted 3-2 in favor of issuing the final Non-Complete Clause Rule (the Final Rule) banning post-employment non-compete...more

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FTC Issues Final Rule Banning Most Non-Compete Agreements

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By Thomas McCally and Janette M. Blee On April 23, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) voted 3-to-2 to issue a final rule that will ban most employer-employee non-compete agreements.  The final rule is scheduled to go...more

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