Coverage dated August 20, 2024

FTC ban on worker noncompete agreements blocked by federal judge

Headline from ABC 30 Fresno

A sweeping federal ban on noncompete agreements -- which was set to take effect for millions of Americans on Sept. 4 -- is now permanently on hold.

ABC 30 Fresno's own description from its feed. We collect headlines and these descriptions, not full articles; read the original reporting below.

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  1. ABC 30 Fresno

    FTC ban on worker noncompete agreements blocked by federal judge (opens ABC 30 Fresno)

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    ABC 30 Fresno's feed description

    A sweeping federal ban on noncompete agreements -- which was set to take effect for millions of Americans on Sept. 4 -- is now permanently on hold.

  2. FOX 5 New York

    Judge blocks FTC's ban on noncompete clauses, stalling worker protections (opens FOX 5 New York)

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    FOX 5 New York's feed description

    A federal judge in Texas has blocked a U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) rule that would have banned noncompete clauses for workers.

  3. Gizmodo

    A Federal Judge Just Struck Down the FTC’s Ban on Non-Competes (opens Gizmodo)

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    Gizmodo's feed description

    The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is calling this a victory as it holds back the American worker.

  4. Hot Air

  5. Fortune

    Federal judge derails FTC's sweeping ban on non-compete agreements (opens Fortune)

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    Fortune's feed description

    As a result of the court's decision, the FTC won't be able to enforce its rule, which was set to go into effect on September 4.

  6. MyNorthwest

    FTC's bid to ban noncompete agreements rejected by federal judge in Texas (opens MyNorthwest)

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    MyNorthwest's feed description

    A federal judge in Texas has blocked a new rule from the Federal Trade Commission that would have made it easier for employees to quit a job and work for

  7. Engadget

    Texas judge blocks the FTC from enforcing its ban on noncompete agreements (opens Engadget)

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    Engadget's feed description

    According to The Washington Post, US District Judge Ada Brown has determined that the agency doesn't have the authority to enforce the rule.

  8. Investopedia

    Federal Court Blocks Noncompete Ban, For Now (opens Investopedia)

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    Investopedia's feed description

    Noncompete agreements in employment contracts are still allowed, at least for the time being, a federal court has ruled.

  9. Variety

    Judge Strikes Down FTC’s Ban on Noncompete Employment Agreements, Calling It ‘Arbitrary and Capricious’ (opens Variety)

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    Variety's feed description

    A federal judge blocked the FTC's rule banning noncompete agreements, ruling that the commission lacked authority to implement the ban.

  10. New York Post

    Judge strikes down Biden admin ban on noncompete agreements: ‘Arbitrary and capricious’ (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    A federal judge in Texas on Tuesday barred a Federal Trade Commission rule from taking effect that would ban agreements commonly signed by workers not to join their employers' rivals or launch competing businesses.

  11. Breitbart News

    Judge Blocks FTC Rule Banning Non-Compete Clauses on Americans (opens Breitbart News)

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    Breitbart News's feed description

    A federal judge in Texas is blocking the Federal Trade Commission's (FTC) rule banning non-compete employment agreements.

  12. CBS News

    Federal judge in Texas overturns FTC ban on noncompete agreements (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    A judge in Texas blocked a new rule from the FTC that would have made it easier for employees to quit and work for a rival.

  13. Anchorage Daily News

    Federal judge in Texas strikes down FTC rule banning noncompete agreements (opens Anchorage Daily News)

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    Anchorage Daily News's feed description

    The FTC voted in April to prohibit employers nationwide from entering into new noncompete agreements or enforcing existing noncompetes, saying the agreements restrict workers’ freedom and suppress wages.

  14. Washington Times

    Federal judge in Texas rejects FTC’s bid to ban noncompete agreements (opens Washington Times)

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    Washington Times's feed description

    A federal judge in Texas has blocked a new rule from the Federal Trade Commission that would have made it easier for employees to quit a job and work for a competitor.

  15. CNN

    US judge strikes down Biden administration ban on worker ‘noncompete’ agreements (opens CNN)

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    CNN's feed description

    A federal judge in Texas on Tuesday barred a US Federal Trade Commission rule from taking effect that would ban agreements commonly signed by workers not to join their employers’ rivals or launch competing businesses.

  16. WHDH Boston

    FTC’s bid to ban noncompete agreements rejected by federal judge in Texas - Boston News, Weather, Sports (opens WHDH Boston)

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    WHDH Boston's feed description

    A federal judge in Texas has blocked a new rule from the Federal Trade Commission that would have made it easier for employees to quit a job

  17. Courthouse News Service

    Federal judge blocks FTC rule banning noncompete agreements (opens Courthouse News Service)

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    Courthouse News Service's feed description

    The judge found the Federal Trade Commission lacked statutory authority to issue the rule.

  18. NPR

    Federal judge throws out U.S. ban on noncompetes (opens NPR)

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    NPR's feed description

    A federal judge in Texas has struck down the government's ban on noncompetes. An estimated 30 million U.S. workers are subject to the employment agreements.

  19. The Columbian

    FTC ban on worker non-compete deals blocked by federal judge (opens The Columbian)

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    The Columbian's feed description

    A federal judge ruled the U.S. Federal Trade Commission can’t enforce its near-total ban on noncompete agreements that was set to go into effect next month, blocking an effort by the agency to make la

  20. Forbes

    Texas Judge Strikes Down Federal Rule Banning Noncompete Agreements (opens Forbes)

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    Forbes's feed description

    A federal judge in Texas barred the FTC rule, saying the agency exceeded its statutory authority in implementing the rule and finding it to be “arbitrary and capricious.”

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