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FTC Imposes Ban on Virtually All Employment-Related Noncompete Agreements

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has voted 3-2 to ban virtually all non-compete agreements that employers have with their workers in the United States (including employees and independent contractors).

By Valentine’s Day, Employers Must Provide Notice to California Employees Subject to Noncompete Provisions

California has passed two pieces of legislation that aim to crack down on employers’ efforts to enforce noncompete provisions against California-based employees.

Choate Attorneys Recognized in Best Lawyers in America® 2024

Best Lawyers in America® has recognized 43 Choate attorneys in its 2024 edition, including naming 4 partners as Lawyer of the Year in Boston for their respective practice areas.

Choate Ranks Highly in 2023 Legal 500

The 2023 edition of The Legal 500 recognized 29 Choate attorneys in their respective fields and 12 practice areas, with education and middle-market M&A receiving Tier 1 rankings.

Choate Lawyers and Practice Groups Recognized by Chambers 2023

The 2023 edition of Chambers USA Guide to America’s Leading Lawyers for Business recognized 16 practice areas and 31 Choate attorneys as leading counsel in their fields, with six receiving Band 1 rankings, three receiving nationwide recognition, two global recognitions, and two senior statesmen.

FTC Proposes Sweeping Ban on Virtually All Employee Non-Compete Agreements

On January 5, 2023, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) proposed a new rule that, if enacted, would virtually abolish employee non-compete agreements in the United States. The proposed rule would prohibit employers from entering into any agreements with employees or individual independent contractors that “effectively preclude[] the worker from working in the same field” as the employer.

Choate Attorneys Recognized in Best Lawyers in America® 2023

Best Lawyers in America® has recognized 49 Choate attorneys in its 2023 edition, including naming co-managing partner William Gelnaw a Lawyer of the Year.

Post Roe v. Wade: Impact on Employee Benefit Plans

In this episode, Alison Reif and Wells Miller discuss how employee benefit plans may been impacted by the possible overturn of Roe v. Wade.

Choate Attorneys and Practice Groups Receive High Rankings in the 2022 Legal 500

The Legal 500 2022 recognized 31 Choate attorneys in their respective fields and 14 practice areas, with education and middle-market M&A receiving Tier 1 rankings.