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It’s hard to keep up with all the recent changes to labor and employment law, especially since the law always seems to evolve at a rapid pace. In order to ensure you stay on top of the latest changes and have an action plan...more
The recent federal court ruling striking down the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) rule banning non-compete agreements has left many employers breathing a sigh of relief. However, this does not mean that non-compete...more
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It has been a particularly busy year on the labor and employment law front. To learn more about the major challenges employers face and developments your organization needs to address before year's end, we encourage you to...more
Yesterday, the Court in the ATS Trees v. FTC case denied Plaintiff ATS Trees’ Motion for Stay and Enjoin the FTC recent Ban on Non-Compete agreements (“Final Rule”), because, the Court held, ATS Trees failed to establish...more
Washington state law just changed in a way that might have made your company’s non-solicitation agreements unenforceable and illegal. Recent amendments to the state non-compete statute took effect on June 6 and significantly...more
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It seems like a simple question: Is the covenant not to compete in my employment agreement enforceable? The answer is much more complex and uncertain than you might think....more
As we reported at the end of February, Maine’s House of Representatives voted for a non-compete ban that would have invalidated virtually all such agreements in the state. In March, the Senate passed the bill, sending it to...more
There is a nationwide trend to restrict the use of employee non-compete agreements, and employers should remain informed of the changes because the stakes are high. The consequences of noncompliance can include civil as well...more
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Were you paying attention to all the workplace law developments in 2023? While it’s hard to keep up with so many changes, you can take our quiz to test your knowledge and see how you stack up. But don’t worry if you get a...more
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Current Developments in Regulating Noncompetes is Part One of BakerHostetler's three-part series, "Alternatives to Noncompetes.” Questions & Comments: jsiegal@bakerlaw.com, jacox@bakerlaw.com....more
When I reflect on the relationship that our firm has with our clients, I’m most proud of the fact that you can always count on us. That often means defending complex litigation, steering you through regulatory threats,...more
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