Non-competes: Reversal of FTC's ‘sledgehammer’ approach brings welcome relief

FTC would be “foolish” to appeal decision that halts controversial ban across the US | Texas district court ruling called ban "arbitrary and capricious" | Decision “gives IP owners a breather” as commission’s plan continues likely path to SCOTUS.

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Non-competes: Reversal of FTC's ‘sledgehammer’ approach brings welcome relief

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