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Federal and California’s Shared Interest in Promoting Open Competition: Isn’t it Ironic?

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This article provides a brief history of California’s pro-competition law and describes the stalled federal initiative to extend a similar noncompete ban nationally, notwithstanding the overlapping policy interests expressed...more

Jackson Lewis P.C.

Florida’s CHOICE Act Offers Employers Unprecedented Tools for Non-Compete + Garden Leave Agreements

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The Florida Legislature passed the Florida Contracts Honoring Opportunity, Investment, Confidentiality, and Economic Growth (CHOICE) Act on April 24, introducing the most sweeping changes to Florida’s restrictive covenant...more

BakerHostetler

The CHOICE Act: A New Era for Noncompete Agreements in Florida

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As referenced in our blog post discussing notable noncompete changes nationwide, Florida lawmakers are changing how the Sunshine State views noncompete and garden leave agreements....more

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Florida Legislature Passes Expansive New Noncompete Bill, Awaiting Governor's Signature

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On April 24, 2025, the Florida Legislature passed the Florida Contracts Honoring Opportunity, Investment, Confidentiality, and Economic Growth (CHOICE) Act, significantly expanding the enforceability of noncompete laws in the...more

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New Labor Task Force to Investigate and Prosecute Unfair and Anticompetitive Labor Market Conduct

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On Feb. 26, Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Chairman Andrew Ferguson issued a “Directive Regarding Labor Markets Task Force” pursuant to which a Joint Labor Task Force is being organized consisting of the Directors of the...more

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Antitrust in the Workplace: DOJ and FTC Issue Guidelines for Business Activities Affecting Workers

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On January 16, 2025, the Antitrust Division of the Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission jointly issued new guidance for employment practices that impact workers. ...more

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DOJ, FTC Issue New Antitrust Guidelines on Business Practices Impacting Workers

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Less than a week before the administration change from former President Joe Biden to President Donald Trump, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and Federal Trade Commission (FTC) released new guidance highlighting business...more

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