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New Texas Bill Expands Limitations on Non-Competes for Healthcare Employers: What You Can Do to Prepare

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A new law in Texas will cause a seismic shift in the scope and enforceability of non-competes for healthcare professionals. SB1318, which takes effect on September 1, expands protections currently afforded only to physicians...more

Cranfill Sumner LLP

FTC Appeals Order Striking Down Noncompete Ban

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On October 18, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) appealed to the Fifth Circuit a Texas federal court’s decision to strike down the FTC’s nationwide noncompete ban. This comes hot on the heels of the FTC’s September 24,...more

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FTC Noncompete Rule Set Aside by Federal Texas District Court, Will Not Become Effective

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A U.S. District Court judge in Texas has set aside the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) controversial noncompete rule, ruling that it will not become effective on Sept. 4 as previously scheduled and cannot be enforced by the...more

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The FTC’s Noncompete Ban Under Fire: Texas Federal Court Issues Preliminary Injunction—But a Narrow One

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On July 3, 2024, the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas (Brown, J.) granted motions to preliminarily enjoin the Federal Trade Commission from enforcing its noncompete ban against parties...more

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Fifth Circuit Holds that Reformation of Texas Non-Competes Is Authorized, and Perhaps Required, at Preliminary Injunction Stage

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On August 7, 2020, the Fifth Circuit addressed an issue presently undecided by the Texas Supreme Court; namely, whether reformation of an overbroad non-compete restriction is appropriate, and perhaps even required, at the...more

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