Tag Archives: NonCompete

  1. The States Rule: FTC Ends Attempt to Broadly Ban Noncompete Agreements.

    Earlier this month, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) abandoned its attempt to enforce a nationwide ban on noncompete agreements. The federal rule at issue was grounded in Section 5 of the Federal Trade Commission Act which empowers the FTC to prevent businesses from using unfair methods of competition. Proponents believed noncompete clauses to be exploitative…

  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…