Trump fires Democrat FTC commissioners, presaging big tech policy shifts
Analysis: Remaining Republicans don't like the right to repair, non-compete clause ban, or some social media moderation ...
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FTC Launches Joint Task Force to Investigate and Prosecute Non-Compete Agreements, as FTC Chairman declares the GOP a “Workers’ Party”
As Republicans regain control of the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) under the Trump-Vance Administration, employers that ...
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Be Global: Employment Law in 5 - February 2025
The US employment landscape continues to shift rapidly. On 21 February 2025, a federal district court enjoined the federal government from ...
Trump FTC Seeks Pause in Court Fights on Noncompete Agreements
The Federal Trade Commission wants to pause lawsuits challenging a rule banning worker noncompete agreements as it reviews ...
New FTC chair Andrew Ferguson previews Trump admin's plans for the agency
President Donald Trump's new Federal Trade Commission Chairman Andrew Ferguson outlined the new administration's plans for antitrust enforcement and regulation.
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Franchisors, Franchisees Face Rising Tensions Over Fees, Transparency, and Regulation
For many aspiring entrepreneurs, franchising has long been heralded as a ladder of opportunity—a chance to own a business ...
Noncompete Agreements Are Sticking Around—but Be Careful How You Use Them
FTC's new Joint Labor Task Force is investigating noncompetes, no-poach agreements, and restrictive hiring contracts. Here's what to know.
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Experts see many reasons for an increase in litigation this year
A survey found that nearly half of corporate counsel expect an increase in the amount of lawsuits and regulatory ...