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Regulatory Agencies Are in Overdrive. We Will See Them in Court. A Significant Win in Fight against FTC Micromanagement U.S. Chamber Wins Lawsuit Over FTC Noncompete Agreements BanCase Updates
District court grants U.S. Chamber's summary judgment motion and sets aside FTC ban on noncompete agreements
August 20, 2024
The Chamber chalked up a victory for American businesses, workers, and the economy when a federal court blocked the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) from implementing a nationwide ban on employer noncompete agreements.
Why it matters: Noncompetes are important to fostering innovation and promoting competition. With a ban, employees could have seen fewer opportunities and reduced investments in their education, training, and development.
Our take: “This decision is a significant win in the Chamber’s fight against government micromanagement of business decisions. A sweeping prohibition of noncompete agreements by the FTC was an unlawful extension of power that would have put American workers, businesses, and our economy at a competitive disadvantage,” said Chamber President and CEO Suzanne P. Clark. “We remain committed to holding the FTC — and all agencies — accountable to the rule of law, ensuring American workers and businesses can thrive.”
U.S. Chamber coalition files reply in support of their motion for summary judgment and response to the FTC’s cross-motion
August 09, 2024
U.S. Chamber coalition files motion for summary judgment in challenge to FTC Noncompete Rule
July 19, 2024
Court denies U.S. Chamber coalition’s motion to expand the scope of the preliminary injunction against the FTC’s Noncompete Rule
July 11, 2024
U.S. Chamber coalition asks court to expand preliminary injunction against Noncompete Rule to protect businesses until a final ruling on the merits
July 10, 2024
Motion for Limited Reconsideration of the Scope of Preliminary Relief
U.S. Chamber wins preliminary injunction in lawsuit over FTC noncompete agreements ban
July 03, 2024
The court granted the Chamber's motion for a preliminary injunction against the FTC's blanket ban on noncompete agreements. This is an important win in our fight against government micromanagement of business decisions.
U.S. Chamber files reply brief in support of motion for stay of effective date and for preliminary injunction
June 12, 2024
U.S. Chamber files motion for stay of effective date and for preliminary injunction
May 10, 2024
District court grants motion by U.S. Chamber and coalition of business groups to intervene in challenge to FTC Noncompete Rule
May 09, 2024
U.S. Chamber files coalition brief to intervene in company’s challenge to Federal Trade Commission’s Noncompete Rule, which bans noncompete agreements nationwide
May 08, 2024
The Chamber intervened in a coalition lawsuit against the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) after the agency voted to ban employer noncompete agreements. The FTC’s action sets a dangerous precedent for government micromanagement and will harm employees, employers, and the economy.
Jeffrey B. Wall and Judson O. Littleton of Sullivan & Cromwell LLP and Robert L. Sayles and Boyce Holleman of Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP served as outside counsel.
Case Documents
- Motion to Intervene -- Ryan v. FTC (N.D. Tex.)
- Brief in Support -- Ryan v. FTC (N.D. Tex.)
- Intervenor Complaint -- Ryan v. FTC (N.D. Tex.)
- Brief in Support of Motion for Stay and Preliminary Injunction -- Ryan v. FTC (N.D. Tex.)
- Response to Motion for PI -- Ryan v. FTC (N.D. Tex.)
- Memorandum ISO Response to motion for PI -- Ryan v. FTC (N.D. Tex.)
- U.S. Chamber Reply Brief ISO PI -- Ryan v. FTC (N.D. Tex.)
- Memorandum Opinion and Order -- Ryan v. FTC (N.D. Tex.)
- Motion for Limited Reconsideration of the Scope of Preliminary Relief -- Ryan v. FTC (N.D. Tex.)
- Order Denying Reconsideration -- Ryan v. FTC (N.D. Tex.)
- Motion for Summary Judgment -- Ryan v. FTC (N.D. Tex.)
- Defendant's Brief ISO SJ and Opposition to SJ -- Ryan v. FTC (N.D. Tex.)
- U.S. Chamber Reply Brief -- Ryan v. FTC (N.D. Tex.)
- Order Granting SJ Setting Aside Rule -- Ryan v. FTC (N.D. Tex.)