A Knockout Punch or Much Ado About Nothing?: Federal Trade Commission's Proposed Non-Compete Ban

On January 5, 2023, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) to ban the use of non-compete covenants throughout the country.  The proposed rule, which would supersede all contrary state laws, is remarkable in its scope, including its sweeping definition of "non-compete clauses" that fall within the ban and its potential retroactive impact.
 
Please join ACC Northeast and Jackson Lewis P.C. attorneys to discuss the proposed rule, the process ahead, and what this all might mean for employers.
 
Topics

• Summary of the proposed rule and how we arrived at this point;
• Potential impact of the proposed rule;
• Next steps in the process;
• Key takeaways for employers.