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Texas Senate Bill 1318: New Non-Compete Rules for Physicians, Dentists, Nurses & PAs

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On June 20, 2025, Texas enacted Senate Bill 1318, ushering in significant reforms to healthcare non-compete agreements. This legislation, which takes effect on September 1, 2025, reshapes how non-compete agreements can...more

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Governor Abbott Signs SB 1318, Instituting Limitations on Covenants Not to Compete of Physicians, Dentists, Physician Assistants,...

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On June 20, 2025, Texas governor Greg Abbott signed Senate Bill 1318, initiating major changes in the scope and enforceability of non-competition covenants that are commonly included in the sale of a medical practice or other...more

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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

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Texas Joins List of Legislatures Seeking to Ban Noncompete Agreements

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After the nationwide injunction barring the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Noncompete ban, we reported our anticipation that state legislatures would likely introduce legislation restricting the use of noncompetes....more

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Legal Alternatives to Breaking a Non-Compete Agreement in Texas

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Many employees feel trapped by non-compete agreements, but there are legal ways to handle these restrictive employment agreements. Before risking legal action by breaking your agreement, consider these alternatives....more

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