Tag Archives: FTC

  1. August 21, 2024 – UPDATE:  Texas Federal Court Has Blocked FTC’s Prohibition on Non-competes from Taking Effect on September 4th, Nationwide.

    August 21, 2024 – UPDATE:  Texas Federal Court Has Blocked FTC’s Prohibition on Non-competes from Taking Effect on September 4th, Nationwide. Yesterday, the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas ruled that the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) exceeded its statutory authority in promulgating the ban on non-competes and that the new rule…

  2. Proposed FTC Rule Seeks to Promote Economic Liberty: Why Your Noncompete Clause May No Longer be Enforceable

    By: Cristina N. Hyde, JD Last Thursday, the Federal Trade Commission proposed a Non-Compete Clause Rule (the “proposed rule”) that would broadly ban the use of noncompete clauses in employment agreements.  The typical noncompete agreement prevents individuals from working for a competing employer, or starting a competing business, after their employment ends. They also often…