Tag: employee law

For decades, non-compete agreements have been a standard tool for Illinois businesses seeking to protect trade secrets, client relationships, and proprietary information. However, the legal landscape surrounding non-competes has changed dramatically in recent years, both at the federal and state levels. The most notable shift came from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), which attempted to impose a nationwide ban on non-compete clauses. Although that effort was halted by the courts, it signals an ongoing federal push to limit restrictive covenants in the workplace. At the same time, Illinois has continued […]