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Non-compete clauses in labor contracts

Olartemoure Blog

On 23rd of April 2024, the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) decided to ban non-compete clauses in labor contracts on the grounds that they affect the right to free labor mobility, which negatively impacts on the country’s competition , innovation and economic growth.

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Why You May Have to Comply with California’s New Noncompete Laws – With a February 14 Deadline

IP Tech Blog

Both laws, summarized below, went into effect on January 1, 2024. Moreover, with fewer restrictions on employee mobility post-employment, it is important companies have adequate NDAs and confidentiality agreements in place to protect proprietary information. First, AB 1076 renders all noncompete clauses in employment contracts void.

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Learning About the Business of Healthcare and Innovation: My Internship Experience at AstraZeneca Canada

IPilogue

This term, I had the amazing opportunity to work at AstraZeneca Canada through Osgoode’s Intellectual Property Law and Technology Intensive Program placement. AstraZeneca is a global company, some contracts can require engaging in services in other countries. This article was written as a requirement for Prof.

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Why You May Have to Comply with California’s New Noncompete Laws – With a February 14 Deadline

LexBlog IP

Both laws, summarized below, went into effect on January 1, 2024. Moreover, with fewer restrictions on employee mobility post-employment, it is important companies have adequate NDAs and confidentiality agreements in place to protect proprietary information. First, AB 1076 renders all noncompete clauses in employment contracts void.

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Webinar Recap! 2023 Trade Secrets & Non-Competes Year in Review

LexBlog IP

In the inaugural session of the 2024 Trade Secrets Webinar Series, our panelists meticulously examine pivotal legislation, landmark cases, and legal advancements spanning trade secrets and data theft, non-competes and restrictive covenants, and computer fraud on a national scale. Legal challenges are expected.

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Golden State Crackdown on Non-Competes: California Enacts Second Non-Compete Law To Curtail Use of Non-Competes With Employees

LexBlog IP

Specifically, the new law, signed by Governor Newsom on September 1st, provides that any contract that is void under California law is unenforceable regardless of where and when the employee signed the contract. Under existing California law, non-compete agreements with California employees are typically void.

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VANDA Pharmaceuticals States a Fifth Amendment Claim against the Government for Taking a Trade Secret

LexBlog IP

VANDA’s breach of implied-in-fact contract claim was dismissed). On January 18, 2024, the court denied the government’s motion to dismiss regarding the Fifth Amendment takings claim. VANDA did not assert a trade secret misappropriation claim, but rather asserted a Fifth Amendment takings claim. ” 18 USC § 1905.