White House touts Mitch McConnell’s line on Trump, border policy

msnbc.com Last fall, congressional Republicans said they were so desperate to deal with U.S./Mexico border policies that they took a radical step: GOP officials said that unless…

5 best health insurance companies for small businesses

fortune.com More and more people are deciding to become entrepreneurs. Approximately 19% of working-age adults in the U.S. were in the process of starting a business or running a…

The Morning Risk Report: Foreign Aid Package Comes With New Sanctions Risks for Companies

createsend.com Good morning. The sprawling foreign aid bill signed into law by President Biden Wednesday has some regulatory surprises for businesses trying to navigate the U.S.’s…

The FTC is banning non-compete clauses

sherwood.news Yesterday, the US Federal Trade Commission voted 3-to-2 for a near-total ban on non-compete agreements, the contract stipulations that prevent millions of employees — from…

Businesses want to make it harder for workers to quit

thestreet.com Some businesses in corporate America are not happy about a new rule that can alter the relationship between employers and their employees. After the Federal Trade Commission…

Baby boomers are approaching 'peak burden' on the economy

aol.com None The baby-boomer "time bomb" is finally upon us, economists say. • None All boomers will be at least 65 soon, the generation's point of "peak burden" on the economy. •…

Watch: FTC bans noncompetes, court challenge incoming

techcrunch.com The Federal Trade Commission voted 3-2 this week to ban noncompete agreements. While the FTC estimates that nearly one in five American workers is subject to a noncompete,…

The Morning Risk Report: Business Groups Race to Block FTC’s Ban on Noncompete Agreements

createsend.com Good morning. Top business groups and a national tax-services firm filed lawsuits Wednesday challenging a new Federal Trade Commission ban on noncompete agreements, cases…

Chinese investors eye return to crypto with Hong Kong poised to approve Bitcoin ETFs

dlnews.com Mainland chinese investors appear to be one big step closer to betting on digital assets again. And they have Hong Kong to thank for it. Hong Kong regulators are preparing…

Don’t like your job? Quit for a rival firm

economist.com A fifth of American workers have a non-compete clause in their contract, barring them from leaving to join a rival. Owing to a new rule issued by the Federal Trade…

How U.S. moves to drastically limit ‘noncompete’ agreements and expand overtime pay will affect workers

fortune.com For millions of American workers, the federal government took two actions this week that could bestow potentially far-reaching benefits. In one move, the Federal Trade…

How US changes to 'noncompete' agreements and overtime pay could affect workers

apnews.com For millions of American workers, the federal government took two actions this week that could bestow potentially far-reaching benefits. In one move, the Federal Trade…

How US changes to ‘noncompete’ agreements and overtime pay could affect workers

chicagotribune.com NEW YORK — For millions of American workers, the federal government took two actions this week that could bestow potentially far-reaching benefits. In one move, the Federal…

The FTC banned noncompetes. What that means for workers and companies

washingtonpost.com Noncompete agreements affect an estimated 1 in 5 working adults, from hourly workers to CEOs The FTC banned noncompetes. What that means for workers and companies. The…

5 things to know about the new federal ban on noncompete agreements

aol.com Employment prospects just got brighter for the estimated 30 million U.S. workers who are currently bound by so-called noncompete agreements. U.S. regulators on Tuesday…

5 things workers should know about the new federal ban on noncompete agreements

cbsnews.com Employment prospects just got brighter for the estimated 30 million U.S. workers who are currently bound by so-called noncompete agreements. U.S. regulators on Tuesday…

Biden Administration Hit with Lawsuits Over Ban of Noncompete Agreements

tftc.io The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has released a final rule that prohibits the use of noncompete agreements for the vast majority of workers nationwide. The decision,…

Business Groups Sue to Stop F.T.C. From Banning Noncompete Clauses

nytimes.com The U.S. Chamber of Commerce fulfilled its promise to sue the Federal Trade Commission over a ban on agreements that prevent workers from leaving a company for a rival,…

Chamber of Commerce Plans to Sue to Overturn FTC Non-Compete Ban

pymnts.com The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is blasting the FTC’s new ban on non-compete clauses. Soon after the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) imposed the ban on Tuesday (April 23), the…

U.S. Chamber of Commerce, business groups sue FTC over ban on noncompete clauses

cnbc.com FTC Chairwoman Lina Khan testifies during a budget hearing of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Innovation, Data, and Commerce, April 18, 2023. The U.S. Chamber…

US Chamber of Commerce to sue FTC for banning noncompetes in most jobs

theregister.com The US Chamber of Commerce is saying it will sue the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) for officially banning noncompete clauses in employment contracts across Amercia. A…

Feds issue ban on non-compete clauses; Chamber vows lawsuit

bostonherald.com The U.S. Federal Trade Commission voted Tuesday to adopt a near-total ban on non-compete provisions that prohibit workers from switching jobs within an industry, a rule the…

Another illegal power grab from the FTC

reason.com More than 30 million Americans have signed employment contracts that limit their ability to switch jobs to a competing company, and those contracts are regulated by laws in…

Chamber, business groups sue FTC to block noncompete ban

thehill.com Business groups led by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce sued the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) challenging its decision to ban noncompete agreements. The FTC voted 3-2 Tuesday…

The FTC is fighting for your right to job-hop

businessinsider.com By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . You can opt-out at any time. Access your favorite topics in a personalized feed while you're on…

U.S. bans noncompete agreements for nearly all jobs

npr.org U.S. bans noncompete agreements for nearly all jobs The Federal Trade Commission narrowly voted Tuesday to ban nearly all noncompetes, employment agreements that typically…

The FTC just made it easier to leave your job

morningbrew.com Been stuck in a job you hate because you know too much about your company? Here’s some relief: The FTC created a rule yesterday to ban noncompete clauses—a huge win for…

Crypto News: FTC Votes to Ban Noncompete Agreements in Employment Contracts

coingape.com The FTC or Federal Trade Commission published a final regulation that would defend employees’ fundamental right to job mobility, increase creativity, and encourage the…

What the FTC's ban on noncompete agreements means for 30 million workers

newsweek.com The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has voted to ban employers from requiring workers to sign noncompete agreements, while blocking the enforcement of most existing clauses.…

FTC votes to ban noncompete agreements: What to know

thehill.com The Federal Trade Commission voted 3-2 Tuesday to ban most noncompete agreements, a watershed moment for the U.S. workforce that faces an uncertain future. These common…

FTC votes to ban noncompete clauses that bar employees from working for competitors

cnbc.com Federal Trade Commission Chair Lina Khan testifies before a House Judiciary Committee hearing on Oversight of the Federal Trade Commission, on Capitol Hill in Washington,…

FTC Bans All Noncompete Agreements

watcher.guru The FTC today voted 3-2 to ban noncompete agreements in employment contracts. This is considered a big win for millions of workers who are bound by the agreements. Major…

US set to ban noncompete agreements for workers

semafor.com Semafor Signals Supported by Insights from NPR, Axios, and The American Prospect The News The US Federal Trade Commission voted Tuesday to ban noncompete agreements for…

FTC bans noncompete agreements for workers

washingtonpost.com The Federal Trade Commission banned noncompete agreements for most U.S. workers Tuesday with a new rule that will bar employers from enforcing clauses that restrict workers…

New federal rule would bar companies from forcing 'noncompete' agreements on employees

apnews.com U.S. companies would no longer be able to bar employees from taking jobs with competitors under a rule approved by a federal agency Tuesday, though the rule is sure to be…

Want Unfairness On the Job? Let the FTC Blanket Ban Non-Competes

forbes.com Tomorrow the FTC will vote on a rule to ban non-compete clauses. The Agency’s hubris is quite something, but also almost certainly unconstitutional. These viewpoints come to…

Bankers have reason to hope Trump triumphs

economist.com Have you noticed that America’s bankers are seething over proposed new capital rules? What gave it away? Perhaps it was the advertisements that warn of dire consequences for…

Will noncompete clauses soon be illegal? The FTC is about to vote on it

axios.com The Federal Trade Commission is set to vote Tuesday afternoon on a proposal to ban noncompete agreements, which prevent workers from taking positions at competitors for a…

Traffic resumes near Copenhagen’s Old Stock Exchange after a fire ruined the 400-year-old landmark

apnews.com Traffic began to flow Monday near Copenhagen’s historic Old Stock Exchange which was half-destroyed by fire last week. A busy bridge reopened and police were allowed to…

Judge in CFPB Credit Card Lawsuit Avoids Recusal

pymnts.com A judge in the banking industry/CFPB legal battle can remain on the case. That’s according to a ruling — made public Thursday (April 18) — by a judicial ethics panel, which…

Bitcoin and Ether ETFs are coming to Hong Kong

dlnews.com Ever since the US approved Bitcoin ETFs earlier this year, investors have been looking for the next markets to green-light these easy-to-buy and easy-to-trade investment…

Iconic spire collapses as fire rages through 17th-century Old Stock Exchange in Copenhagen

theglobeandmail.com A fire raged through one of Copenhagen’s oldest buildings on Tuesday, causing the collapse of the iconic spire from the 17th-century Old Stock Exchange as passersby rushed…

Fire rages through the 17th-century Old Stock Exchange in Copenhagen, toppling the iconic spire

apnews.com A fire raged through one of Copenhagen’s oldest buildings on Tuesday, causing the collapse of the iconic spire from the 17th-century Old Stock Exchange as passersby rushed…

Fire breaks out at Copenhagen's historic stock exchange, spire collapses

aol.com A fire hit Copenhagen's Old Stock Exchange on Tuesday, one of the Danish capital's most iconic buildings, engulfing its spire which collapsed onto the roof. There were no…

Op-ed: There's a potential tax increase coming. Here's what you need to know

cnbc.com It is common folklore, a fairy tale of sorts, that middle-class Americans received perpetual relief in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017. First, property taxes generate 32%…