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Texas Employment Lawyers Talk FTC’s Proposed Noncompete Ban

May 3, 2023 Michelle Casady

The Federal Trade Commission recently ended the public comment period on its proposed rule that would ban the use of noncompete agreements nationwide, with 26,814 individuals and organizations weighing in on the proposal.

After the close of comments on April 19, Texas-based Labor and employment lawyers shared their insights with The Lawbook on the possible rule change, how it could alter the litigation landscape in the state and the legal challenges that are likely to follow should the rule go into effect as written.

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Michelle Casady

Michelle Casady is based in Houston and covers litigation and appeals — including trials, breaking news and industry trends — for The Texas Lawbook.

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