The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued a final rule in April that will invalidate existing non-compete agreements and non-compete clauses in agreements. There is a carve-out for an EXISTING ...

Nearly two years ago, President Biden issued an executive order calling on the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) to ban or limit non-compete agreements, stating that workers should be free to take a ...

When it comes to enforceability of a non-compete clause, the prospect of a raise for the employee can in some instances be an argument in favour of the employer. A court may annul, modify or suspend a ...

Non-compete clauses in employment agreements typically prevent former employees from working for a competitor of the former employer for a specific period of time in a designated geographical area.

Non-compete clauses, which limit the professional activity of the employee following the termination of an employment contract, are significantly present in the US labor market, characterized by high ...

Understand how this legal document protects sensitive information such as trade secrets, proprietary processes, client lists, business practices, and other intellectual property. What Is a Non-Compete ...

On June 13, 2024, an Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) with the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) issued a decision that further muddies the landscape of restrictive covenant law. In J.O. Mory Inc., ...

After Circle City Broadcasting's request to keep a former WISH-TV meteorologist's lawsuit out of court was denied, a judge found that the non-compete clause at the center of the case was unenforceable ...