The Federal Trade Commission wants to pause lawsuits challenging a rule banning worker noncompete agreements as it reviews the prior administration’s position.
In motions filed March 7, the FTC asked the Fifth and Eleventh circuits to hold its appeal in two separate cases for 120 days so the government can provide the courts with a status report regarding next steps.
The agency in both motions cited FTC Chairman Andrew N. Ferguson, who “believes the Commission should reconsider its defense of the challenged rule.”
Ferguson, who became a commissioner in April 2024 and took over as chairman Jan. 20, voted against ...
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