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Matthew Crawford
Partner | Martenson, Hasbrouck & Simon LLP
Jonathan L. Sulds
Shareholder | Greenberg Traurig, LLP

How to Navigate Employment Contracts: Understanding the FTC’s Ban on Noncompete Clauses | On-Demand Webinar

Broadcast Date: Thursday, July 18, 2024 from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm (ET)

In today’s competitive job market, understanding the implications of the FTC’s Ban on Noncompete Clauses is essential for both employees and employers, as it significantly alters the landscape of employment agreements. By delving into the nuances of noncompete clauses within the framework of FTC regulations, participants will acquire valuable insights into effectively navigating these clauses and ensuring compliance with the latest legal developments.

Come and join a panel of prominent thought leaders and practitioners assembled by The Knowledge Group as they delve into the intricacies of noncompete clauses and gain a comprehensive understanding of the FTC’s ban in the realm of employment agreements. In this interactive course, you’ll gain valuable strategies for negotiating, modifying, or challenging noncompete agreements within the bounds of the FTC’s regulations.

In this webinar, you’ll learn:

  • FTC’s Ban on Noncompete Clauses
  • Career Mobility and Innovation Implications
  • Employee and Employer Rights
  • Negotiating Fair Contract Terms
  • Case Studies and Best Practices

Agenda:

Matthew Crawford, Partner
Martenson, Hasbrouck & Simon LLP
&
Jonathan L. Sulds, Shareholder
Greenberg Traurig, LLP

  • The most important takeaway is the extraordinary breadth of the rule. Outside of very narrowly defined circumstances, all non-compete agreements are going to be unlawful.
  • Many of the comments submitted during the public comment period focused on the need for employers to still use non-compete agreements for high-level managerial employees. The FTC did create such an exception, but it is exceedingly narrow. It applies only to the highest level executives and is limited to agreements already in place as of the effective date of the agreement.
  • Even the exception for “sale of business” is narrower than traditional common law and statutory rules regarding business sales.
  • Although nominally limited to what we traditionally think of as true “non-compete agreements,” the rule could have impact on confidentiality and non-solicitation agreements. The importance of having those types of agreements exactly right is now heightened.
  • Employers need to make plans to comply with the notice requirements of the law.
  • The Rule is currently subject to a legal challenge. How the court rules will of course impact employer’s obligations under the new rule.

Who Should Attend:

  • Labor & Employment Lawyers
  • Human Resources Professionals
  • Chief Executive Officers
  • Business Owners
  • Compliance Officers
  • Top Level Management
  • General/In-House Counsel

Register for this course by clicking the “Take this Course” at the top of the page.

CLE Credit:

Course Level: Intermediate | Advance Preparation: Print and review course materials

Method of Presentation: On-Demand Webinar | Prerequisite: Basic Knowledge of Employment Contracts and Noncompete Agreements

Course Code: 1411214 | Total Credit: 1.0

CLE Credit:
CA CLE 1.00 General – Approved Until: 07/18/2026
PA CLE 1.00 General – Approved Until: 7/18/2026
VT CLE 1:00 General – Approved Until: 12/31/2025
NJ CLE 1:00 General – Credits through Reciprocity
NY CLE 1:00 Skills – Credits through Reciprocity
AR CLE 1:00 General – Credits through Reciprocity
CT CLE 1:00 General – Credits through Reciprocity
NH CLE 1.00 General – Meets the requirements of NH Supreme Court Rule 53
MO CLE 1.00 General – Approved Until: 7/18/2024
MS CLE 1.00 General – Approved Until: 07/18/2025

Pending CLE Application:
GA, TN, WI

Self-Apply:
AL, CO, DE, FL, ID, IN, IO, KS, KY, LA, NC, ME, MN, MT, NE, NV, NM, ND, OH, OK, OR, SC, TX, UT, VA, WA, WV, WY

If you’d like us to apply for CLE, you may opt to pay the CLE processing fee here.

No MCLE Requirements:
DC, MD, MA, MI, SD

Not Eligible for CLE:
AK, AZ, HA, IL

Instructions for Participating the Live Webinar

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    • Download Course Materials – Course materials will be available for download **24-48 hours before** the live webinar. Be sure to review them in advance. The Link to download is available by clicking the lesson tab.
    • Join the Webinar – Follow the instructions in the email to access the live broadcast at the scheduled time.
    • Note the Secret Words – During the webinar, secret words will be announced periodically. Please write them down.
    • Take the Quiz – After the webinar, click on the quiz link below and enter the secret words to complete the quiz.
    • Print Your Certificate – Upon completing the quiz, you will be able to print your Certificate of Attendance, which includes instructions on how to obtain CLE, CPE, or other applicable credits for the course.
    • On-Demand Access – The on-demand version of this course will be available 24-48 hours after the live webinar. If you miss the live presentation or need to review the content, you will have access to the on-demand version as an enrolled student. To access on-demand content, click the lesson and follow the instructions.
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