Ban on Worker Noncompetes Faces Uphill Legal Battle April 26, 2024 By Daniel Wiessner The U.S. Federal Trade Commission’s ban on “noncompete” agreements commonly signed by workers is likely vulnerable to legal challenges, experts...
Chamber of Commerce Sues to Block FTC’s Non-Compete Ban April 24, 2024 By Leah Nylen Business groups led by the US Chamber of Commerce sued the Federal Trade Commission Wednesday seeking to block a rule...
New York Governor Vetoes Bill That Would Ban Noncompete Agreements December 27, 2023 By Maysoon Khan New York`s governor vetoed a bill days before Christmas that would have banned noncompete agreements, which restrict workers` ability to...
USI Awarded Over $2M by Federal Jury in Case Against Former Employees May 25, 2023 By Chad Hemenway A federal judge in Atlanta this week awarded USI Insurance Services more than $2 million in compensatory and punitive damages...
U.S. Targets Non-Compete Clauses That Block Workers From Better Jobs January 6, 2023 By Diane Bartz The U.S. Federal Trade Commission, which enforces antitrust law, proposed a rule that would ban companies from requiring workers to...
Biden Order Targets Occupational Licensing, Noncompetes, Worker Data Sharing July 9, 2021 By Josh Boak President Joe Biden plans to sign an executive order that will reduce the ability of employers to prevent workers from...
Alliant Handed Victory over Aon in 1 of 3 ‘Poaching’ Suits March 30, 2017 By Don Jergler A jury in Fresno, Calif. has ruled against Aon Corp. in yet another poaching lawsuit that involves the U.K. brokerage...
Aon Wins Preliminary Injunction Against Former Exec, Now at Alliant December 28, 2011 By Young Ha A New York court granted Aon Risk Services Northeast a preliminary injunction involving its former executive. Last week, the Supreme...