On April 23, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) conducted a special Open Commission Meeting to vote on a Final Rule (the “Rule”) banning most non-compete clauses as an “unfair method of competition.” By a vote of 3-2,...more
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Restrictive Covenants
On January 9, 2024, shareholders in our Restrictive Covenant and Trade Secret Practice Group conducted a webinar covering “What Employers Need to Know About Non-Competes in 2024.” A recording of that webinar is available...more
Many employers currently are reviewing the requirements they must meet when re-opening their businesses. Employers should be careful not to overlook another critical issue as they head back into their workplaces – the...more