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Negative Option Rule No More: How To Comply in the Wake of the Eighth Circuit’s Decision

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As promised in last week’s blog that covered the Eighth Circuit’s decision to vacate the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) Negative Option Rule (Click-to-Cancel Rule or Rule), we are back with some practical insights on and...more

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Non-Compete Agreements in Health Care: A Rapidly Evolving Legal Landscape

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In the wake of the Federal Trade Commission’s recently failed attempt to ban non-compete agreements between employers and workers, individual states have once again taken up the mantle of further regulating and limiting their...more

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Automatic Renewal Law Updates - Massachusetts, New York and Connecticut

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Companies selling subscriptions have been busy navigating compliance with the Federal Trade Commission’s Negative Option Rule, which is scheduled to go into effect July 14. But when it rains, it pours....more

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Service Franchisors: New Rules in California for Automatic Renewals July 1st

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From streaming services and gym memberships to software vendor agreements and e-commerce franchises, automatic contract renewals are common occurrences. Currently, California law protects consumers regarding automatic renewal...more

Hendershot Cowart P.C.

Are Non-Compete Agreements Banned in Texas?

Last year in April, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) published a rule to ban most non-compete agreements nationwide. Within hours the rule was challenged in courts across the country, and after months of federal litigation...more

Foley & Lardner LLP

Noncompetes in Flux: What Else Can Employers Do to Protect Themselves?

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As we continue to report, noncompete agreements have been subject to unprecedented scrutiny over the past few years. Last April, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) finalized a rule (“Final Rule”) ostensibly banning...more

Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP

US & UK: Evolving regulations on consumer subscription contracts

Stronger consumer protections demand compliance or face penalties - Why should I read this? Subscription contracts, common in digital markets, have faced criticism as many consumers forget to cancel their free trials and...more

Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP

New Year, New Regulations: 2025 Brings Significant Developments to Federal and State Automatic Renewal Laws

The Greek philosopher Heraclitus is credited with the maxim, “The only constant in life is change.” Suffice it to say: automatic renewal laws (ARLs) are no exception. As subscriptions and memberships for goods and...more

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2023 Trade Secrets End of Year Report

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2023 was a banner year for trade secrets, non-competes, and other restrictive covenants. Employee non-competes continued to garner attention at the federal agency level, drawing commentary and action from the Federal Trade...more

Parker Poe Adams & Bernstein LLP

Noncompetes in the Crosshairs: Safeguarding the Company's Secret Sauce in the New World of Employee Mobility

Venture capitalists refer to “secret sauce” as the differentiator that gives one startup the edge over competitors. The secret sauce, properly protected, is a trade secret. However, employee turnover can threaten the secret...more

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Trade Secrets/Non-Compete Quarterly Update - Q3 2022

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Compared to Q1 and Q2 of 2022, Q3 was relatively slow with respect to trade secret legislation and significant restrictive covenant awards and/or case law. Still, and as described below, two new statutes require a company’s...more

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