Legal Challenges Mount Against FTC’s Noncompete Ban

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce and others have sued the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), arguing it lacks authority to ban noncompete agreements. Filed in Texas, the suits contest the FTC’s jurisdiction to regulate such contracts. The rule, approved by a 3-2 vote, faces industry backlash, highlighting tensions over agency power. Legal battles suggest broader skepticism towards executive agency authority, amid a Supreme Court case challenging agency powers. For more information, follow this link.