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FTC Seeks to Ban Non-Compete Restrictions in Employment Contracts

Photo of BakerHostetlerPhoto of Carl HittingerPhoto of Joyce Ackerbaum CoxPhoto of Tyson HerroldPhoto of Christine M. KennedyBy BakerHostetler, Carl Hittinger, Joyce Ackerbaum Cox, Tyson Herrold and Christine M. Kennedy on Posted in Alert
Key Takeaways On Jan. 5, the Federal Trade Commission voted 3-1 to propose a new rule under Section 5 of the Federal Trade Commission Act that would largely ban non-compete agreements between employers and employees. If passed, the Proposed Rule would become a federal regulation making it an “unfair method of competition” for an employer … Continue Reading

New Executive Order Targeting Noncompete Agreements Foreshadows Significant Issues for Employers

Photo of BakerHostetlerPhoto of Joyce Ackerbaum CoxPhoto of Meagan MartinPhoto of John SiegalBy BakerHostetler, Joyce Ackerbaum Cox, Meagan Martin and John Siegal on Posted in Government Investigations
On July 9, 2021, President Biden issued a sweeping Executive Order aimed at promoting competition in the American economy. Within the Executive Order, President Biden specifically encourages the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to regulate noncompetition agreements (generally referred to as “noncompetes”). Read the full Alert.… Continue Reading
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