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How the Federal Trade Commission Might Kill Non-Competes in Utah

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By Joseph G. Ballstaedt801-365-1021joe@snjlegal.com The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently announced it is considering a rule that would ban all non-compete agreements. A non-compete agreement (or non-competition agreement) is a clause in an employment contract that prohibits the employee from seeking or taking a certain type of employment after the conclusion of the employee’s employment with the employer. Non-competes sometimes …

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Are Non-Solicitation Agreements in Utah Enforceable?

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Joseph G. Ballstaedt801.365.1021joe@snjlegal.com Usually, a non-solicitation agreement (or a non-solicit) is a written agreement signed by an employee that prohibits the employee from soliciting—or reaching out to do business with—the employer’s clients and customers after the employment relationship ends. A non-solicit can also refer to an agreement that prohibits an employee from soliciting or enticing …

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Are Non-Competition Agreements Against Independent Contractors Enforceable in Utah?

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Joseph G. Ballstaedt801.365.1021joe@snjlegal.com Usually, a non-competition agreement is an agreement between an employer and an employee where the employee agrees to not compete with the employer’s business. These agreements are also known as non-competes, post-employment restrictive covenants, or covenants not to compete. They prohibit the employee from selling or offering to sell products, processes, or services that are similar …

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