The Federal Trade Commission (FTC)’s efforts to ban all non-compete agreements flopped under the Biden administration last year. So, non-compete agreements are still legal. HOWEVER,
Tag: Texas 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 Happens When Someone Destroys Evidence During a Lawsuit?
Clients in litigation often ask what happens if the other side destroys relevant emails, documents, or other evidence crucial to proving their wrongdoing. A recent
Former Employer Wants A Fired Employee to Sign a Non-Compete. Can They Do That?
An employee recently posted on Reddit that his former employer demanded that he sign a non-compete agreement a month after he had been fired and