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Update: FTC Action Against Employer Use of Noncompete Clauses

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Last year, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced its Non-Compete Clause Rulemaking, Matter No. P201200 (NPRM). On April 23, 2024, the FTC approved the final rule. The final rule was published in the Federal Register on May 7, 2024 and has an effective date of September 4, 2024. The rule prohibits the use of essentially … Read more

FTC Action Against Employer Use of Noncompete Clauses

FTC Action Against Employer Use of Noncompete Clauses

By: Michelle Bilsky, Paralegal; Michael C. Caborn, Esquire On January 5, 2023, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced its Non-Compete Clause Rulemaking, Matter No. P201200 (NPRM). The rule was open for public comment through April 19, 2023. In its current form, the rule would prohibit the use of essentially all noncompete clauses that employers impose … Read more

Changing the Playing Field: Viable Alternatives to Non-Compete Agreements

Viable Alternatives to Non-Compete Agreements

Employers seeking to prevent their employees, contractors, consultants or former partners from competing or soliciting will typically utilize a traditional non-compete agreement, either standing alone or embedded within a broader agreement. The non-compete limits a person from competing and soliciting for a specific period of time, and within a designated geographic area. However, it can … Read more