A federal judge in Texas recently struck down the Federal Trade Commission's proposed rule that would have banned most noncompetes. The court concluded that the FTC lacked statutory authority to promulgate the noncompete rule under the Administrative Procedure Act (APA). 

Tory Summey and Zack Anstett discussed the proposed rule and the current status of legal challenges in an on-demand briefing. They also highlighted some practical tips for employers when it comes to protecting their confidential business information inside and outside of noncompetes.

Click here to watch the 21-minute video.