The short answer is no, but it might in the future. There is still a long road ahead, likely with legal challenges. And it is unclear if the rule the Federal Trade Commission proposed will be its final version. What Happened? On January 4, 2023, the FTC proposed a new rule ...
Across the country, states continue to pass or modify their non-compete laws, from Washington D.C. to Nevada to Colorado. And more changes are likely ...
2021 Non-Compete Recap: What Illinois Businesses Need to Know
In 2021, two significant events took place that impact Illinois businesses and involve non-compete agreements: Illinois passed a new law that reforms ...
Non-compete reform continues to be a hot topic across the U.S. In addition to President Biden’s recent Executive Order and changes to Illinois law , ...
President Biden recently received news coverage for targeting non-compete agreements (for example, in the New York Times ). As a result of the media ...
The Illinois General Assembly just passed a new law that will significantly improve employee mobility and provide clarity for Illinois businesses. The ...
Comprehensive, Bipartisan Non-Compete Legislation Introduced in the Illinois General Assembly
Representatives Kelly Burke (D) and Dan Ugaste (R) are co-sponsoring Illinois House Bill 3066 , which Senator Mattie Hunter (D) introduced as Senate ...
Mergers and Acquisitions: What Do They Mean for Your Non-Compete Clause?
Employers implement restrictive covenants, such as non-compete clauses and non-solicitation clauses, in order to protect the hard work they put into ...