Did the Federal Government Just Nullify My Non-Compete Agreement? [109]

In this episode, Nathan welcomes Tyler Moss, a new partner at Boynton Legal specializing in litigation, to discuss the significance of non-compete agreements for businesses. They explore the purpose of non-competes in safeguarding confidential information, client lists, and staff from being poached by former employees. The conversation highlights the historical use of non-competes, how courts evaluate their enforceability, and the importance of criteria like time duration and geographic scope. They also examine a recent legal battle where Ryan LLC successfully challenged an FTC rule to ban non-competes nationwide, supported by a Supreme Court decision limiting federal agencies’ rulemaking power. The episode underscores that while non-competes remain enforceable, they are subject to stringent judicial scrutiny to ensure fairness.