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Federal judge rejects FTC’s bid to ban noncompete agreements

Economic Activity 08/21/2024

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

GONE TOO FAR? Matthew H. Parker, a partner at Whelan Corrente & Flanders LLP in Providence, says while noncompete agreements have been overused, the Federal Trade Commission’s decision to ban most noncompetes was an administrative “overreach.” PBN PHOTO/MICHAEL SALERNO

Noncompete pacts banned by FTC, but for how long?

Focus 05/24/2024

The Federal Trade Commission may have banned most forms of noncompete agreements between employers and employees, but it’s unclear whether the ruling will survive...

Lawmakers propose legislation to protect image likeness rights for college athletes

Education 03/12/2024

PROVIDENCE – A pair of state lawmakers introduced legislation in the R.I. General Assembly that would allow collegiate athletes to personally profit from the...

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