https://www.law.com/2024/04/26/employment-lawyers-in-big-law-optimistic-about-more-work-ahead-after-noncompete-rule/
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“If it did go into effect, certainly it’s going to create a demand for people to make sure their nonsolicitation provisions are tightly drafted,” said Ogletree partner Christine Bestor Townsend.
April 26, 2024 at 12:13 PM
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What You Need to Know
- Lawyers with labor and employment-focused firms say clients have showered them with questions about noncompete agreements.
- An FTC rule outlawing noncompete agreements could take effect as early as August.
- The lawyers foresee increased demand for their services but also believe legal challenges could derail the rule.
Labor and employment partners at large law firms say clients have showered them with questions about a federal agency’s rule banning noncompete agreements.
But the lawyers said they can’t be sure whether they’ll see increased demand for their services until the rule survives an expected flurry of court challenges.
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