On April 23, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission, by a 3-2 vote, adopted a rule establishing an unprecedented nationwide ban on noncompete agreements. This sweeping regulation, extraordinarily broad yet somewhat vague, extends to other types of agreements such as non-solicitation and confidentiality agreements, as well as other restrictive covenants that could arguably prevent competition.
This new program provides an overview and analysis of the FTC’s final rule, what companies need to know about the notice requirements, and what agreements can be used going forward to protect trade secrets, confidential business information, and goodwill.
This new program provides an overview and analysis of the FTC’s final rule, what companies need to know about the notice requirements, and what agreements can be used going forward to protect trade secrets, confidential business information, and goodwill.
Course Content
2:00 - 2:15 pm - Discover What the Final Rule Is and Whom It ImpactsC. Max Perlman, Esq.,
Gunderson Dettmer, Boston
2:15 - 2:20 pm - Understand the Rule’s Timing and Notice Requirements
Erik W. Weibust, Esq.,
Epstein Becker & Green, Boston
2:20 - 2:35 pm - Hear About the Legal Challenges to the Rule and Whether the FTC Has the Authority to Issue the Rule
Larissa C. Bergin, Esq.,
Jones Day, Washington DC
2:35 - 2:55 pm - Explore Strategies to Protect Your Client’s Legitimate Business Interests without Noncompete Agreements
2:55 - 3:00 pm - 'Ask the Experts' Q&A Session and Key Takeaways
Please Note
This webcast is delivered completely online, underscoring the convenience and appeal.
There are no published print materials. All written materials are available electronically only.
They are posted 24 hours prior to the program and can be accessed, downloaded, or printed from your computer.
Speaker(s)
Chairussell Beck, Esq.
Beck Reed Riden LLP, Boston
Faculty
Larissa C. Bergin, Esq.
Jones Day, Washington DC,Erika Hahn
Beck Reed Riden LLP, Boston
C. Max Perlman, Esq.
Gunderson Dettmer , Boston
Erik W. Weibust, Esq.
Epstein Becker & Green, Boston
