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
Category: Employment Law
Noncompete agreements aren’t going anywhere – What to know before you sign one
By now, you have probably heard that a federal court in Texas stopped the ban on non-compete agreements from going into effect on September 4th.
Texas Oilfield Supervisor Has to Pay $11 Million for “Buddy Deals” with a Contractor
Employees in Texas typically owe a duty of loyalty or a fiduciary duty to their employers. That includes a duty not to divert corporate opportunities
The Feds Vote Next Week Whether to Ban Non-Compete Agreements
Yesterday, the Federal Trade Commission announced that a special meeting will take place on April 23rd, next Tuesday, during which the commission members will vote
What Do Hospital Non-Compete Agreements Look Like in Texas?
Many major hospital chains in Texas require their physicians to sign non-compete agreements. Despite all the talk about how the federal government is going to
Can You Argue a Non-Compete is “Unfair” and Win in Texas?
If you’re an employee in Texas and you’re bound by a non-compete agreement, you may wonder if you can argue that the agreement is “unfair” and win. The answer is yes, at least in some cases. In a recent case, a Texas Court of Appeals found that it would be unfair to enforce a 1-year non-compete agreement against an employee who only worked for his employer less than 5 months and was let go without cause.