Differences among state non-compete laws create practical difficulties for employers and practitioners. One way of trying to obtain some measure of predictability is through contractual choice of law ...

“We think that the CHOICE Act is going to be ripe for litigation for some time,” said Justin Beyer, a partner at Saul Ewing. Florida courts soon could see a plethora of challenges to a new state law ...

August 13, 2024 - Pursuant to the Federal Trade Commission Act ('FTC Act''), the Federal Trade Commission is issuing the Non-Compete Clause Rule (''the final rule'') effective Sept. 4, 2024, based ...

Two new class action lawsuits take aim at Amazon’s hiring practices, alleging that the tech giant violated Washington state laws governing pay transparency and non-compete agreements. Plaintiffs ...

A consultation on measures to reform post-termination non-compete clauses in employment contracts has closed, but critics are concerned it could “disincentivise investment” in some businesses. The ...

Originally published on 08/21/2023. The first case involving a non-compete clause dates back more than 600 years, and they have been hotly debated ever since. A few states, including California, have ...

Understand how this legal document protects sensitive information such as trade secrets, proprietary processes, client lists, business practices, and other intellectual property. What Is a Non-Compete ...