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 ...
Read MoreWashington D.C.’s non-compete law has had a long journey. The process started in the pre-COVID-19 days. The original act—the Ban on Non-Compete ...
View MoreAcross 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 ...
View MoreEach new year brings with it a fresh slate of additional laws and regulations. At the start of 2022, from the federal to the local level, numerous ...
View MoreIn 2021, two significant events took place that impact Illinois businesses and involve non-compete agreements: Illinois passed a new law that reforms ...
View MoreNon-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 , ...
View MorePresident Biden recently received news coverage for targeting non-compete agreements (for example, in the New York Times ). As a result of the media ...
View MoreThe Illinois General Assembly just passed a new law that will significantly improve employee mobility and provide clarity for Illinois businesses. The ...
View MoreRepresentatives Kelly Burke (D) and Dan Ugaste (R) are co-sponsoring Illinois House Bill 3066 , which Senator Mattie Hunter (D) introduced as Senate ...
View MoreEmployers implement restrictive covenants, such as non-compete clauses and non-solicitation clauses, in order to protect the hard work they put into ...
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