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’re answered plenty of questions in the FAQ on Trap Agreements, such as local restrictions and enforceable non-compete agreements by state, as well as stay of pay tactics.

A discussion of the antitrust implications of non-compete clauses in agreements between employers and employees.

In August 2024, a Texas federal court struck down a broad Federal Trade Commission (FTC) rule that would have banned the vast majority of employee non-competition agreements. While this means that ...

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 banned non-competes since the 1800s.

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“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 ...

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 ...

Clients will usually stick to trusted individual advisers, so it’s time for law firms to think of alternatives to non-competes if they feel compelled to sue ex-employees The Federal Court of Australia ...