LexBlog IP

JANUARY 26, 2022

Illinois recently passed legislation amending the Freedom to Work Act (the “Act”), following a growing trend of states imposing greater restrictions on employers’ use and enforcement of non-competition and non-solicitation covenants. per hour, whichever was greater. .” per hour, whichever was greater.

Confidentiality 52

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IP and Legal Filings

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

When the number of employers in a factory exceeds 1000, the factory is required to appoint a safety officer. The factory should provide a suitable room for the use of children under the age of 6 years if the factory has more than 30 women workers whereas a welfare office should be maintained for more than 500 employers.

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Trading Secrets

DECEMBER 21, 2021

The Connection Between Wage and Hour & Restrictive Covenant Law. The FTC is exploring whether it has the authority to ban or limit the use of non-competes in the employment setting. We expect the FTC to continue to attempt to regulate non-competes in the employment context. View the Recording.

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Confidentiality Law Contracts Business 69

Trading Secrets

JANUARY 5, 2023

Earlier today, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) published a proposed rule which would ban all non-compete agreements between employers and “workers” (broadly defined to include employees, independent contractors, interns, and others). If adopted, the proposed rule will bar both prospective and existing non-compete agreements.

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Intellectual Property Business Publishing Editing 98

Trading Secrets

JANUARY 5, 2023

Earlier today, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) published a proposed rule which would ban all non-compete agreements between employers and “workers” (broadly defined to include employees, independent contractors, interns, and others). If adopted, the proposed rule will bar both prospective and existing non-compete agreements.

Intellectual Property 98

Intellectual Property Business Publishing Editing 98

LexBlog IP

DECEMBER 21, 2021

The Connection Between Wage and Hour & Restrictive Covenant Law. The FTC is exploring whether it has the authority to ban or limit the use of non-competes in the employment setting. We expect the FTC to continue to attempt to regulate non-competes in the employment context. View the Recording.

Confidentiality 52

Confidentiality Law Contracts Business 52

LexBlog IP

JANUARY 5, 2023

Earlier today, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) published a proposed rule which would ban all non-compete agreements between employers and “workers” (broadly defined to include employees, independent contractors, interns, and others).

Intellectual Property 52

Intellectual Property Business Publishing Editing 52