Explore how state non-compete laws affect space industry employers and employees after the FTC abandoned its nationwide ban.
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Virginia Governor Signs Senate Bill 170, Targeting Noncompete Agreements
Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger signed Senate Bill 170 into law on April 13, 2026, introducing significant new restrictions on noncompete agreements that apply to all Virginia employees – not just low-wage workers. Employers should review and update their agreements and workplace postings ahead of the July 1, 2026, effective date.
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Colorado Passes Bill Banning Most Physician Non-Compete Agreements
If the governor signs it into law, SB 25-083 would broadly impact the use of most restrictive covenants in agreements with physicians, physician assistants, dentists, and advanced practice registered nurses entered or renewed after SB 25-083’s expected effective date of Aug. 6, 2025.
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First Circuit Denies Extraterritorial Effect of California Noncompete Law
On Sept. 26, 2024, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit ruled California’s statutory ban of noncompete agreements does not override Massachusetts law permitting noncompete agreements where the
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Texas Federal Court Sets Aside FTC’s Noncompete Ban
On Aug. 20, 2024, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas set aside the FTC’s noncompete ban in the Ryan matter, and it will not be permitted
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Aug. 7 WEBINAR: Navigating the Noncompete Clause Ban: Planning for Potential Implementation of the FTC Final Rule
You are invited to attend the webinar, “Navigating the Noncompete Clause Ban: Planning for Potential Implementation of the FTC Final Rule,” hosted by Greenberg Traurig’s Labor & Employment group. Join
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Business as Usual in California? Comparing the FTC’s Noncompete Final Rule to California Law
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC)’s recent final rule that would ban virtually all noncompete agreements in the United States will take effect Sept. 4, 2024, barring delays from pending legal
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Challengers Take on FTC’s Nationwide Ban on Noncompete Agreements
Background on the FTC’s Noncompete Ban
On April 23, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) voted 3-2 to ban virtually all noncompete agreements on the basis that such agreements constitute
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Maryland Restricts Noncompete Clauses for Veterinary and Health Care Professionals
On April 25, 2024, Maryland Governor Wes Moore signed into law new legislation banning noncompete and conflict of interest clauses for certain veterinary and health care professionals in Maryland.
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FTC Votes to Ban Noncompete Clauses Nationwide
On April 23, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) voted 3-2 in favor of banning noncompete clauses. The FTC first proposed the Noncompete Clause Rule on Jan. 19, 2023, under
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