Employees who receive a cease-and-desist letter or lawsuit from a former employer over a non-compete agreement often assume that because they signed the agreement, they
Where is Federal Trade Commission Heading with Non-Compete Agreements? 2026 Update
Executive summary From January 1, 2025 through February 16, 2026, the Federal Trade Commission’s public posture on non-compete agreements (and closely related no-hire/no-poach restraints) was
Before You Quit: A Dallas Court Just Enforced a $20,000 “Training Repayment” Clause
When people think of non-compete agreements in Texas, they usually picture contracts that say “you can’t work for a competitor.” But employers often use something
New Non-Compete Law for Healthcare Professionals in Texas in Effect in 2025
On June 20, 2025, Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed Senate Bill 1318 (SB 1318), which tightens the rules for noncompete agreements in the healthcare sector.
Fighting Non-Compete Agreements in Physician Contracts: How Antitrust Law Can Be a Powerful Tool
If you’re a physician in Texas facing a non-compete agreement that limits your ability to practice medicine, you may have more legal options than you
Fighting Back Against a Non-Compete? What One Texas Case Teaches About Your Legal Rights
If you’ve recently left a job and your former employer is threatening you with a non-compete agreement, you’re not alone. Many employees feel stuck—unable to