Florida just enacted a game-changer of a law that makes it the friendliest state in the country for enforcing non-competes – and could also revolutionize how tech companies view the Sunshine State as a place to set up...more
7/8/2025
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President-elect Donald Trump just announced that he plans to appoint current Commissioner Andrew Ferguson as the new Chair of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and will appoint Mark Meador to fill current Chair Lina Khan’s...more
“Magic words,” “TRAPs,” and the federal non-compete ban rising from the dead? October had several spooky developments in restrictive covenant law, but no need to be frightened! We’ve got you covered with updates, insights,...more
11/1/2024
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Inevitable Disclosure Doctrine ,
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The Federal Trade Commission has appealed two federal trial court decisions – one in Texas and one in Florida – that prevented the agency from enforcing its near-total ban on non-compete agreements. The Texas appeal, filed on...more
10/23/2024
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Employment Contract ,
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Unfair Competition ,
Vacatur
A Texas federal court just struck down the FTC’s proposed ban on non-competition agreements on a nationwide basis mere weeks before it was set to take effect, meaning employers across the country can breathe a sigh of relief...more
8/21/2024
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Loper Bright Enterprises v Raimondo ,
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Courts and lawmakers around the country are constantly refining the laws on non-competition, non-solicitation, and non-disclosure agreements, which means employers need to stay up to speed in order to prevent unfair...more
8/5/2024
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