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Noncompetes in Flux: What Else Can Employers Do to Protect Themselves?

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As we continue to report, noncompete agreements have been subject to unprecedented scrutiny over the past few years. Last April, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) finalized a rule (“Final Rule”) ostensibly banning...more

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Workplace Law Forecast 2024 - Your workplace law recap for 2023 and predictions for 2024 to help you prepare for the coming year.

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When I reflect on the relationship that our firm has with our clients, I’m most proud of the fact that you can always count on us. That often means defending complex litigation, steering you through regulatory threats,...more

Dorsey & Whitney LLP

Noncompete Agreements are Slowly Going Extinct in the U.S.

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Companies utilizing noncompete agreements in the U.S. in the employment context should reevaluate their practices in light of recent changes to law and a rapidly changing legal landscape that is growing increasingly hostile...more

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California to Invalidate Out of State Non-Compete Agreements

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A new California law (Senate Bill 699) expands a prohibition on non-compete agreements beyond state lines. Current law (Business and Professions Code Section 16600), provides that every contract that restrains anyone...more

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The ‘New California?’ New York State Poised to Ban Noncompete Agreements

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The New York State Assembly, during a special legislative session last month, passed a bill that, if signed by the governor, will prohibit nearly all noncompete agreements for workers. With the passage of the bill, New York...more

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New York Legislature Votes to Ban Non-Competes, Will Become Law if Governor Signs

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The New York legislature has passed a bill banning future employee non-competes, regardless of pay thresholds or job functions, and even in the sale-of-business context. The bill allows limited customer non-solicitation...more

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How Will Proposed FTC Rule on Non-Compete Agreements Affect Your Business?

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On January 5, 2023, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced a proposed rule that, if enacted, would amount to a near-total ban on the use of non-compete agreements nationwide. If enacted as written, the FTC’s proposed...more

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Non-competition Agreements under Scrutiny at State and Federal Level

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Employee restrictive covenants, in particular non-competition agreements, are under scrutiny at the state and federal level. State legislatures are working to narrow the circumstances under which restrictive covenants may be...more

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