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On May 3, 2024, the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas entered an Order staying the proceedings in Chamber of Commerce v. FTC by granting the FTC’s motion to apply the first-to-file doctrine, in which a district court should generally order “stay, transfer, or dismissal” of a second-filed action that substantially overlaps with a pending, first-filed…

Continue Reading FTC Non-Compete Ban Lawsuits Update: Eastern District of Texas Stays Chamber of Commerce Suit in Favor of Ryan LLC as First-to-File

At least three lawsuits have now been filed against the FTC to block implementation of its new rule to ban non-competes.

The first suit was filed in Texas federal court (Northern District) the day that the rule was announced by a global tax preparation service.

Next, the US Chamber of Commerce and related business associations filed suit in federal court…

Continue Reading Lawsuits Filed To Block FTC’s Non-Compete Ban
FTC

Friday, May 3, 2024
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In a landmark decision, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has given the green light to a…

Continue Reading Upcoming Webinar! Deciphering the FTC’s Non-Compete Ban: Navigating the New Regulatory Terrain and Adequately Protecting Employers’ Interests

On April 23, 2024, the FTC announced its Final Non-Compete Clause Rule (“Final Rule”), which bans post-employment non-compete clauses between employers and their workers. The Final Rule becomes effective 120 days after being published in the Federal Register (Effective Date).[1] As of the date of this paper, the Final Rule has not been published in the Federal Register.

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… Continue Reading FTC Non-Compete Ban: What You Need to Know

This afternoon, the FTC voted to adopt a proposed final rule banning most non-competes with workers in the United States. The final rule provides that it is an unfair method of competition—and therefore a violation of Section 5 of the FTC Act—for employers to enter into non-competes with workers. The Commission found that non-competes tend to negatively affect competitive conditions…

Continue Reading FTC Approves Rule Banning Non-Competes With Workers

Welcome, readers. We are at a pivotal juncture in the realm of non-compete law. Today, we will be providing real-time coverage of a consequential Federal Trade Commission (FTC) meeting. This is not just an ordinary meeting; it’s a crucial dialogue on non-compete agreements, with an anticipated announcement of a final rule that could potentially ban most non-competes with workers.

This…

Continue Reading Insight into the FTC’s Proposed Final Rule Potentially Banning Non-Competes: Live Blogging Event

The FTC announced today that it will be hosting a special virtual open meeting on April 23, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. Eastern to discuss its proposed final rule regarding non-competes.

According to the FTC, on the agenda, is the FTC’s proposed rule to ban noncompete clauses:

The Commission will vote on whether to issue a proposed final rule that…

Continue Reading FTC To Consider Issuing Proposed Final Rule Regarding Non-Competes
Commercial Litigation Outlook

Seyfarth proudly announced the annual installment of our Commercial Litigation Outlook and Webinar Series, featuring insights about litigation issues and trends to expect in 2024 from our nationally recognized team. The Trade Secrets practice group is pleased to present its 2024 outlook piece, “Guarding Secrets: Navigating the Shifting Landscape of Restrictive Covenants in 2024,” available here, along with a…

Continue Reading Navigating Legal Minefields: Insights from Seyfarth’s 2024 Commercial Litigation Outlook

Love is in the air. With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, we’re writing to share some heartfelt news about a recent change in California law that might just make your heart skip a beat.

In the spirit of spreading love (and compliance), a new law, Section 16600.1 of the Business and Professions Code, has made it unlawful to…

Continue Reading California’s New Love Law: Seyfarth’s Valentine’s Day Legal Update on Non-Competes and Compliance Messages
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In the inaugural session of the 2024 Trade Secrets Webinar Series, our panelists meticulously examine pivotal legislation, landmark cases, and legal advancements spanning trade secrets and data theft, non-competes and restrictive covenants, and computer fraud on a national scale. Tailored specifically for general counsel, labor and employment counsel, IP counsel, and HR professionals, this webinar offers essential insights into trade…

Continue Reading Webinar Recap! 2023 Trade Secrets & Non-Competes Year in Review