"The FTC's final rule to ban non-competes will ensure Americans ... the FTC said the rule "would generally prevent employers from using non-compete clauses." "As the notice of proposed rulemaking ...

On April 23, the Federal Trade Commission issued a final rule making it illegal for employers to mandate workers to sign non-compete agreements in any scenario. The ruling also voids nearly all ...

On March 15, 2025, the Fifth Circuit granted the FTC’s motion for a 120-day stay of the agency’s appeal of the district court ...

The FTC’s proposed rule prohibiting most non-compete agreements remains enjoined following the federal court’s decision in August 2024. In Ryan, LLC v. FTC, No. 3:24-CV-00986-E (N.D. Tex.

In April 2024, the Federal Trade Commission finalized a rule that would effectively ban the majority of noncompete agreements in employer contracts. The rule has since been challenged in lawsuits.

Restrictive covenants and acrimonious litigation between firms and their former advisors undermines trust in the industry, ...

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“Already, at least three lawsuits have been filed opposing the final rule. The outcome of these legal challenges could have a substantial impact on the ban's implementation and the FTC's ability ...

The agency is seeking input on how to better open up industries up to new entrants. Some see this opening the door to more competition for banks.

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission in a court filing last week defended its new rule requiring companies to provide more ...

The Federal Trade Commision’s (FTC ... The rule was passed after the agency received over 70,000 comments about how hidden and misleading fees affected personal spending and competition.