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Department of Justice (DOJ) Non-Compete Agreements Enforcement Priorities

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Stay Vigilant! Labor Antitrust and Enforcement Remain a Trump Administration Priority

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Newly appointed FTC Chairman, Andrew Ferguson, has made it clear that "the Trump-Vance FTC is going to be on the lookout for non-competes that violate the antitrust laws and we are going to do something about them." Following...more

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Federal Crackdown on Worker Mobility Restrictions Continues Despite Early Setbacks

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Throughout the Biden Administration, worker mobility has been a touchstone of federal antitrust enforcement priorities. Despite several previous and well-publicized setbacks, federal agencies continue to pursue enforcement...more

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Event in Review: Antitrust in Healthcare: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

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Investment in the healthcare industry requires careful consideration, as it involves numerous distinct areas of the law. Venable's Private Equity Investment in Healthcare webinar series explores the unique issues and timely...more

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Securities Law Update - August 2024 #2

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Welcome to the latest edition of Fenwick’s Securities Law Update. This edition contains updates and reminders on: ..The federal court decision that struck down the FTC’s noncompete ban, blocking it from taking effect...more

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CMA Hits Accelerator on Enforcement of UK Labour Markets

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Whilst not traditionally a focus of the Competition and Markets Authority (“CMA”), the UK’s labour markets now form one of the CMA’s strategic priorities, as outlined in its 2023 to 2024 Annual Plan....more

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Can Non-Compete Agreements Lead to Jail Time?

Can non-compete agreements lead to criminal fines—or even jail time? Yes, they can. That is because violating the Sherman Antitrust Act can result in criminal charges, not just civil liability....more

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DOJ’s Increased Focus on Antitrust Calls into Question Noncompetition Agreements

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The Department of Justice (DOJ) and federal government continue to aggressively pursue antitrust violations and promote the federal government’s interest in heavily limiting the use of non-competition agreements.  While the...more

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