On January 27, 2026, the FTC held a half-day workshop entitled “Moving Forward: Protecting Workers from Anticompetitive ...

The FTC’s proposed ban on non-competes was blocked in court and later withdrawn in 2025. However, the agency continues to scrutinize non-competes through enforcement, industry outreach, and supporting ...

During the Jan. 27 workshop, Federal Trade Commission (FTC or the Commission) officials emphasized that they are committed to using all “lawful ...

The agency’s Republican chair said the commission seeks “education through enforcement” rather than the blanket ban pursued ...

Less than 24 hours after the Federal Trade Commission issued a final rule this week banning employers from using noncompete agreements in the United States, the US Chamber of Commerce and the Business ...

The American Economic Liberties Project, a progressive think tank seeking to ingratiate itself with populists on the right, lashed out at Federal Trade Commissioner (FTC) Andrew Ferguson for ...

FTC chair said the agency will proceed on a case-by-case basis ...

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Non-compete clauses in employment agreements typically prevent former employees from working for a competitor of the former employer for a specific period of time in a designated geographical area.