Noncompete Agreements: The Case Against the FTC’s Proposed Ban

In its proposal to ban noncompete agreements nationwide, the Federal Trade Commission has touted the potential benefits to workers and the economy. But how would a ban impact business owners?

This week on UnCommon Law, part four of our series on the agency’s proposal. Why are so many business owners so adamant that they need to be able to use noncompetes, even when other legal tools — like trade secret laws and nonsolicitation agreements — might protect companies without limiting employee mobility?

Featuring:

• Russell Beck, trade secrets and employment mobility lawyer; founder at Beck Reed Riden LLP
• Paul Dacier, EVP and general counsel at Indigo Agriculture; formerly EVP and general counsel at EMC Corporation
• Syreeta Mitchell, president and CEO of MPower Logistics

Transcript of Episode 4