FTC Issues Ban on Noncompete Agreements — but Experts Say Rule Will Face Legal Challenges

The Federal Trade Commission on Tuesday issued a final rule banning noncompete clauses in most employment contracts in the U.S. But experts in the field said the FTC’s move will definitely be challenged in court. Under the FTC’s new rule, existing noncompete agreements for the “vast majority” of workers will no longer be enforceable. Existing […]