On January 5, 2023 the Federal Trade Commission released a Notice of Proposed Rule that would essentially ban all non-compete agreements between employers and employees. If the proposed rule or a similar rule is adopted by the FTC, it would have a profound impact on all US businesses and particularly those businesses that utilize non-compete agreements to protect their trade secrets and confidential business information. This article provides a summary of the proposed rule and actions you can take to have your opinion heard regarding the likely impacts of the proposed rule on your business. Continue reading >