Thursday, May 28, 2026
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Two years after the FTC’s landmark final rule on non-compete agreements, and more than a year after the rule was set aside by a federal court, employers
Continue Reading Webinar – FTC Non-Compete Ban Two Years Later: Enforcement & Workarounds
On March 5, 2026, we previously advised that Virginia’s Senate Bill 170 introduces new limitations on the enforceability of restrictive covenants by protecting employees who are terminated without cause. Effective April 13, 2026, that bill became law.
What Virginia Employers Need to Know
Non-competes entered into after July 1, 2026, will become unenforceable if the employer terminates the employee’s employment
Continue Reading Virginia Enacts New Restrictions on Non-Compete Agreements
Washington State has long taken a skeptical view of noncompetition agreements—and that skepticism is now on the brink of becoming a complete ban. Both chambers of the Legislature have approved Engrossed Substitute House Bill (ESHB) 1155, and the bill now awaits Governor Bob Ferguson’s signature, which is widely expected.
If signed, the law will dramatically reshape Washington’s restrictive covenant landscape. It
Continue Reading Washington State Poised to Ban Noncompetition Agreements: What Employers Need to Know
Virginia’s Senate Bill 170 (2026 Session) introduces new limitations on the enforceability of restrictive covenants by protecting employees who are terminated without cause. More specifically, the proposed amendment will render any non-compete unenforceable against an employee who was discharged from employment unless severance benefits or other monetary payments are made to the employee. The law is silent as to what
Continue Reading Virginia Moves to Protect Laid Off Workers
To kick off the 2026 Trade Secrets Webinar Series, Seyfarth’s Trade Secrets, Computer Fraud & Non-Competes practice group presented 2025 Year in Review: Trade Secrets, Computer Fraud & Non-Competes, a timely discussion examining the most significant legal developments from 2025 and their implications for employers moving forward.
Seyfarth partners Michael Wexler, Dawn Mertineit, and Robyn Marsh provided a comprehensive
Continue Reading Key Takeaways and Access to Webinar Recording – 2025 Year in Review: Trade Secrets, Computer Fraud & Non-Competes
Seyfarth Synopsis: Effective January 1, 2026, new California law prohibits stay-or-pay clauses in contracts of employment with limited exceptions.
Under new Section 16608 of the California Business and Professions Code, effective January 1, 2026, employers are prohibited from entering into an employment contract or other contract relating to the employment relationship that requires an employee to repay any amount
Continue Reading California Employment Contracts Must be Updated by January 1, 2026 for Stay-or-Pay Reforms
As jurisdictions around the country continue to impose limitations—or outright bans—on restrictive covenants, Florida is taking a decidedly different approach. The Florida Contracts Honoring Opportunity, Investment, Confidentiality, and Economic Growth (CHOICE) Act (“the Act”) effective as of July 1, 2025 permits employers to use non-compete and garden leave restrictions up to 4 years in length with qualifying “covered employees,” along
Continue Reading Florida Becomes Most Employer-Friendly State for Non-Competes
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Continue Reading Lone Star Limitations – Texas Further Narrows the Use of Non-Competes with Medical Professionals
In our recent webinar, “Drafting Restrictive Covenants That Work – Insights from Recent Legal Battles,” Seyfarth’s Trade Secrets, Computer Fraud & Non-Compete partners Dawn Mertineit and Dallin Wilson explored the evolving legal landscape surrounding restrictive covenants. As courts and lawmakers continue to scrutinize non-competes, non-solicits, and NDAs, employers must adapt their agreements to remain enforceable while protecting critical business interests.
Continue Reading Webinar Recap! Drafting Restrictive Covenants That Work – Insights from Recent Legal Battles