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FTC’s Bid to Ban Noncompete Agreements Rejected by Federal Judge
The judge in Texas concluded that that the FTC “exceeded its statutory authority” in making the rule, which the judge called “arbitrary and capricious." read more >
by Associated Press -
Kroger, Albertsons Selling More Than 400 Stores in $1.9B Deal as They Look to Close Their Merger
Kroger will also divest the Debi Lilly Design, Primo Taglio, Open Nature, ReadyMeals and Waterfront Bistro private label brands. read more >
Proposed Ban on Noncompetes Generates Concerns
A labor law attorney’s advice to companies concerned about the Federal Trade Commission’s proposed rule that would block employers from asking workers to sign noncompete agreements? Don’t panic. read more >
by Mark Friedman -
What Spiking US Veterinary Prices Reveal About Inflation
Like many services, veterinary care is labor-intensive; worker pay makes up about half the cost of running a practice. read more >
FTC Opposition Scuttles $4.4B Lockheed Purchase of Aerojet
Lockheed said it scrapped the plan “in the wider interest of shareholders.” read more >
by Kyle Massey -