The FTC will hold a noncompete workshop on October 8, 2025, featuring panels on worker impact, policy perspectives, and economic costs.| Fair Competition Law
The Supreme Court will hear the FTC firing case. The real issue isn’t agency policy — it’s the scope of presidential power.| Fair Competition Law
The FTC has started sending letters to companies that it believes may be overusing or abusing noncompetes and other restrictive covenants. Ignore the issue at your peril.| Fair Competition Law
Former FTC Commissioner Rebecca Slaughter remains out, though only after dissenting on the FTC’s only two noncompete decisions so far.| Fair Competition Law
The saga is over. The Noncompete Rule is dead. The FTC will be focusing abusive noncompete agreements. Employers should take action.| Fair Competition Law
The FTC seeks public input on noncompetes, immediately following its first enforcement action. Now is the time to review your noncompetes.| Fair Competition Law
The Ferguson-led FTC has launched its first noncompete enforcement action. More cases will follow. Now is the time to review your agreements.| Fair Competition Law
Can an employer terminate garden leave clause payments? Is “I don’t remember” a viable defense to a noncompete? Are NDAs and nonsolicits an adequate substitute for a noncompete? And when will courts reform an overly broad restriction? A recent Superior Court decision provides guidance.| Fair Competition Law
Biden’s 2021 noncompete executive order is revoked. What it means for the future of federal noncompete regulation.| Fair Competition Law
FTC seeks more time in the Properties of the Villages v FTC appeal given the Commission’s workload and composition. What it means for the noncompete rule.| Fair Competition Law
FTC seeks more time in Ryan v. FTC appeal given the Commission’s workload and composition. What it means for the noncompete rule.| Fair Competition Law
Our first-of-its-kind, regularly updated, 50-state noncompete survey chart has again been updated for the latest developments.| Fair Competition Law