The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry, along with other Missouri business groups, recently filed a lawsuit in the Supreme Court of Missouri attempting to stop Proposition A from taking effect. The lawsuit asserts five...more
12/13/2024
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As we recently reported, on January 5, 2023, the Federal Trade Commission proposed a rule banning the use of non-compete covenants in nearly all circumstances. The FTC is seeking comments on the proposed rule until March 20,...more
1/25/2023
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Restrictive Covenants ,
Unfair Competition
In a rare showing of bipartisanship, the Senate passed the Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act, which allows employees or others to escape mandatory arbitration clauses in connection with any...more
2/11/2022
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