New Executive Order Targeting Noncompete Agreements Foreshadows Significant Issues for Employers
07/21/2021 | 1 minute read
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”).