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Brian Rochel Testifies at Minnesota Senate in Favor of Noncompete Ban

On March 15, 2023, the Minnesota Senate Judiciary Committee heard testimony on a bill that would ban noncompete agreements in Minnesota. Brian Rochel testified as an expert on the bill, SF 405, explaining how noncompete agreements harm workers and the economy. The bill passed the Judiciary Committee and is moving quickly through the legislature. If you […]

Minnesota & Federal Trade Commission Seek to End Oppressive Noncompete Agreements

On January 19, 2022, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) proposed a rule that would broadly ban the use of noncompete clauses by employers with respect to employees, independent contractors, and volunteers. Specifically, the proposed rule would make it illegal for an employer to enter into any noncompete agreement. It would also bar any attempt to […]

Brian Rochel Testifies at Minnesota Senate in Favor of Noncompete Ban

On March 15, 2023, the Minnesota Senate Judiciary Committee heard testimony on a bill that would ban noncompete agreements in Minnesota. Brian Rochel testified as an expert on the bill, SF 405, explaining how noncompete agreements harm workers and the economy. The bill passed the Judiciary Committee and is moving quickly through the legislature. If you […]

Minnesota & Federal Trade Commission Seek to End Oppressive Noncompete Agreements

On January 19, 2022, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) proposed a rule that would broadly ban the use of noncompete clauses by employers with respect to employees, independent contractors, and volunteers. Specifically, the proposed rule would make it illegal for an employer to enter into any noncompete agreement. It would also bar any attempt to […]