Tag: non-competes

About Rebecca L. Kent

Becky assists businesses as they confront the legal questions and challenges that arise each day in the area of human resources. She provides legal services in the areas of employment and labor law and represents clients in employment and business-related litigation.

Non-Competes Live On: FTC Rule Invalidated with Nationwide Effect

Posted on Aug 23, 2024 by Rebecca L. Kent

Since its promulgation on April 23, 2024, the FTC’s final Rule, which purported to ban the imposition and enforcement of most non-competition agreements in the United States (the “Rule”), has been the subject of federal litigation in several states. The litigation challenged the FTC’s authority to issue the Rule as well as the legality of […]

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FTC Adopts Final Rule to Ban Non-Compete Agreements

Posted on Apr 26, 2024 by Rebecca L. Kent

On April 23, 2024, by a vote of 3-2, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) adopted a Final Rule (“Rule”) that imposes a comprehensive ban on non-compete agreements for nearly all U.S. workers. The Rule is slated to go into effect 120 days after publication, though it is already facing legal challenges, making its ultimate implementation […]

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