Members of the NCGC are uniquely positioned to participate in shareholder engagement given their deep understanding of a company’s corporate governance structure. Oct 31, 2023 · In this brief, I will review the core questions that commentators themselves submitted to the FTC in response to the proposed rule, and which presently challenge policymakers across the US. I’ll do so using the language and objections of commentators themselves. Jun 19, 2025 · However, the rule’s implementation has faced legal challenges, casting uncertainty over the future of non-competeclauses. This essay explores the implications of the FTC’s proposed ban, the legal hurdles it faces, and the potential outcomes for employers, employees, and the broader economy. Sep 5, 2023 · NCAs restrict employees’ mobility to obtain other jobs upon termination of current employment. Typically, NCA restrictions apply to working with the employer’s downstream competitors, within a specified geographic area and for a specified period of time. Jun 23, 2025 · Despite mounting legal and regulatory pressure, a significant majority of U.S. employers — 74% — continue to rely on noncompete agreements to safeguard their business interests, according to a 2023 U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) report. Oct 24, 2024 · Although the FTC’s non-compete ban faces fierce opposition and is currently enjoined, state legislatures and federal and state courts still have a long road ahead to clarify and interpret the evolving non-compete landscape. Apr 23, 2024 · Today, the Federal Trade Commission issued a final rule to promote competition by banning noncompetes nationwide, protecting the fundamental freedom of workers to change jobs, increasing innovation, and fostering new business formation.