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 US FTC's Noncompete Rule Faces Uncertainty as Court Temporarily Enjoins the Ban
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A federal judge in Texas temporarily blocks the FTC's ban on noncompete agreements, ruling that the agency lacks the power to adopt broad rules. The outcome of the lawsuits will determine the fate of the ban and have broader implications for labor market regulations in the US. The FTC estimates that 30 million people are currently bound by noncompete clauses. Despite the setback, the FTC remains committed to fighting against unlawful noncompete agreements. Legal battles continue as business groups challenge the ban, arguing that it relies on 'cherrypicked' data. The FTC plans to apply the ban to nonprofit healthcare providers, potentially impacting the healthcare industry. Congressman Matt Gaetz supports the ban, while some argue that noncompete agreements should be banned altogether. The decision may eventually reach the Supreme Court....

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