Warr Speaks to St. Louis Business Journal on Guidance for Employers After Federal Court Ruling on Noncompetes

09.04.2024

Stinson LLP Partner Nicci Warr is featured in a St. Louis Business Journal article, "What to know about now-blocked FTC rule on noncompete agreements," discussing the recent federal court ruling.

Warr details the implications of the ruling, including the FTC's option to appeal, the scope of the now-blocked regulation, and its effect on existing state laws. She also provides next steps for employers, emphasizing the importance of tracking a potential appeal and understanding the FTC's intent to maintain heightened scrutiny surrounding noncompetes.

"Even after this ruling, it's been very clear that the FTC intends to keep looking at noncompetes as a potential competition issue," Warr said. "If they think you are using them in really problematic ways, they can still bring an enforcement action against you."

Warr's experience working on complex litigation and counseling matters spanning antitrust, consumer protection laws and intellectual property issues gives her a unique perspective that helps her find effective and efficient solutions for her clients. Much of Warr's work focuses on new and emerging technologies and matters involving the intersection of intellectual property and antitrust law.

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