On August 15, another federal court weighed in on the question of whether the FTC exceeded its authority in issuing its rule banning post-employment noncompetes, scheduled to go into effect on September 4, 2024. In Properties of the Villages, Inc. v. Federal Trade Commission, Judge Timothy Corrigan (appointed by Pres. George W. Bush) of the Middle District of Florida enjoined the FTC from implementing or enforcing its noncompete ban against the plaintiff. Judge Corrigan declined to issue a more general, nationwide injunction.
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