Tag: FTC
Banning Noncompetes the Right Way: Courts, Congress, and the FTC’s Failure
(Source) Noncompetes have long shaped the employer-employee relationship in the United States. These contractual clauses prohibit workers from joining competitors or starting competing businesses for a specified period of time and in a certain geographic area after leaving their job. Noncompetes were originally intended to protect trade secrets and safeguard employer interests in training; however,…
13 Nov 2025
To Be or Not to Be: The FTC’s Non-Compete Rule in the Current Landscape
(Source) In April 2024, the Federal Trade Commission promulgated a non-compete rule, which banned most non-compete agreements in the United States. The rule also made existing non-competes unenforceable. The rule applies to all “workers,” which, in this case, includes employees, independent contractors, interns, and volunteers. Existing contracts for senior executives (which constitute less than one…
11 Apr 2025
Are the FTC’s Regulations of Social Media Influencers Sufficient?
Using celebrities to sell products is hardly a new or innovative practice. Throughout time, celebrities have endorsed almost every product imaginable, from clothing and makeup to cars, credit cards, food, and even milk. This practice has been so consistent over time because, put simply, it is effective: brands are willing to spend whatever it takes…
8 Feb 2017