On August 20, 2024, the Northern District of Texas issued its final ruling in Ryan, LLC. v. FTC on the merits of cross-motions for summary judgment, contesting the legality of the Federal Trade Commission’s (“FTC”)...more
On April 23, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) adopted a Non‑Compete Clause Rule (the “Rule”) prohibiting most employee non‑compete agreements as unfair methods of competition by a vote of 3 to 2. The Rule is a...more
Employers take note: a series of recent developments could impact employment agreements across the country.
SB 699: A New Addition to California Non-Compete Law-
Under California Business and Professions Code Section...more
10/9/2023
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On June 7, the New York Senate, by a vote of 40-21, passed a prohibition on non-compete agreements in a modified bill, 3100-A (“Bill”). On June 20, 2023 the New York State Assembly passed the Bill by a vote of 95-52. The Bill...more