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Minnesota Bans Non-Compete Agreements: Impact on Employers and Employees
On May 16, 2023, Minnesota passed a law banning non-compete agreements in employment contracts, echoing similar measures adopted in other states limiting such restrictive covenants. Although generally broad in scope, the ban, slated to take effect on July 1, 2023, does not extend to non-competition provisions associated with the sale of a business, well-crafted customer […]
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The FTC’s Proposed Ban on Noncompete Clauses: Implications for Businesses and Workers
On January 5, 2023, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) proposed a new rule that would ban the use of noncompete clauses in employment contracts. A public forum will be held on February 16, 2023, examining the proposed rule, which will serve as a supplement to the FTC’s prior request for members of the public to […]
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Does Your Non-Competition Agreement Make Any Sense?
Every business owner knows that clarity of purpose is essential for a company to be successful. Knowing and articulating why you do what you do enables management and staff to collaborate, innovate, and find new and better ways to conduct business.
READ POST >President Biden Encourages Limits on Non-Compete Agreements in Executive Order
On July 9, 2021, President Biden issued an executive order that has the potential to significantly impact the ability of Minnesota businesses to utilize and enforce non-compete agreements. According to a White House Fact Sheet issued in conjunction with the order, the purpose of President Biden’s Executive Order on Promoting Competition in the American Economy […]
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