Despite doubts along the way, the federal court in Texas did exactly what we hoped and expected: It vacated the FTC’s noncompete rule.
Florida federal court granted the plaintiff’s motion to enjoin the FTC from enforcing its noncompete rule against the plaintiff.
The recording of a roundtable brainstorming session among over 55 restrictive covenant / trade secret / employee mobility lawyers from around the country discussing the nationwide impact of the FTC’s looming noncompete ban is now available.
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It appears we have the first case using the FTC’s noncompete rule to find no likelihood of success on the merits.
On July 30, 2024, the Senate Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Subcommittee on Economic Policy held a hearing entitled, “Banning Noncompete Agreements: Benefits for Workers, Businesses, and the Economy.” The title says it all.
A new case interpreting the Massachusetts Noncompetition Agreement Act makes several rulings that are likely to have broad implications.
Despite misplaced optimism, the ATS Tree Service v FTC court denied ATS’s preliminary injunction motion to stay the FTC’s noncompete rule.
ATS Tree Services explains the irreparable harm it faces, while the FTC claims there is now a higher burden for a preliminary injunction in the 3rd Circuit.
Ryan v. FTC plaintiffs sought unsuccessfully to expand the scope of the preliminary injunction, and summary judgment briefing is scheduled.
New lawsuit challenges the FTC’s noncompete rule. Would a wave of new lawsuits force the FTC to suspend the effective date of the rule?
FTC appears before Congress, asks for budget increase, is instead asked about loss on noncompete ban
The FTC Commissioners appeared before Congress seeking a budget increase and were instead asked about the unlawfulness of their noncompete ban.
The Judge in the ATS Tree Services v. FTC noncompete case seemed likely to find rulemaking authority, but open to arguments for injunction.
Connecticut S.Ct clarifies that continued employment can be sufficient consideration for a noncompete, but leaves circumstances clear as mud.
If your company is not already a member of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, it may want to join immediately to benefit from an injunction against the FTC’s noncompete ban.
Rhode Island Governor provides his rationale for vetoing the proposed complete ban of noncompetes in Rhode Island.
The Federal court in Texas issued its long-awaited ruling today finding the FTC’s noncompete ban to be unlawful, but punting on the relief.
Federal Court in Pennsylvania will hold a hearing on ATS Tree Service’s motion challenging the FTC’s ban on Wednesday, July 10, 2024.
Rhode Island Governor vetoes noncompete ban. That makes three governors vetoing bans and only one passing a ban.
Rhode Island’s advanced practitioner registered nurse noncompetes exemption may last days, only to be replaced by a full noncompete ban.
Our first-of-its-kind, regularly updated, 50-state noncompete survey chart has again been updated for the latest legislative developments.
Eight states plus D.C. now have some type of notice requirements for companies using noncompetes. Make sure you are complying with them.
Restrictive covenant wage thresholds and criteria exist in 11 states and D.C. Do your agreements comply? We updated our chart to help.
Six new noncompete laws this year and Matt Gaetz aligns with Lina Khan. Will wonders never cease?