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25 July 2023FeaturesAmericasDavid Pardue, Patti Bartis and Sarah Hutchins

Navigating the rising wave against non-competes

Non-competes and other restrictive covenants faced a tidal wave of criticism this year, from the White House to state legislatures. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is not waiting to finalise or debate its proposed non-compete ban before stepping up enforcement against businesses.

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