Erik Weibust

Overview Companies of all sizes and in various industries call upon attorney Erik Weibust for his practical and thoughtful advice-and his aggressive representation in high-stakes and high-profile trade secret, noncompete, and complex commercial litigation. Many of the worlds leading pharmaceutical, biotech, medical device, technology, financial services, defense, staffing, and insurance companies look to Erik for thoughtful and practical advice concerning how best to protect their trade secrets and customer relationships from misappropriation by former employees, ex-business partners, competitors, vendors, and hostile actors in the United States and abroad, and to avoid liability when hiring individuals or groups from competitors. When necessary, clients rely on Erik for aggressive representation in litigation, where he has won substantial victories in court and at the negotiating table, including broad-reaching injunctive relief and multimillion-dollar payouts, in trade secret misappropriation, employee raiding, unfair competition, and breach of restrictive covenant cases. Eriks extensive experience in this area of law has made him a highly sought-after author and speaker. He is frequently invited to deliver presentations both locally and nationally on trade secret and restrictive covenant issues. He has been quoted on these topics in publications such as The Washington Post, Bloomberg, Law360, and Financial Times, among many other national and international publications. He is also a regular contributor to Epstein Becker Greens Trade Secrets & Employee Mobility . Indeed, demonstrating the national reputation Erik has earned for the breadth and depth of his experience and knowledge in trade secret and restrictive covenant law, when it came time to challenge the Federal Trade Commissions (FTCs) rule banning noncompete agreements nationwide in various courts across the country, 11 of the nations largest trade organizations hired Erik and his team to submit an amicus brief on their behalf. The U. S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas adopted the reasoning articulated in that brief in its decision setting aside the rule as arbitrary and capricious under the Administrative Procedure Act. In addition, Erik and his team were hired to submit formal comments to the FTC on behalf of multiple state and local chambers of commerce and national trade organizations during the public comment period. Read more In addition to his trade secret and restrictive covenant practice, Erik represents clients in all manner of complex commercial litigation matters, including shareholder/partnership, franchise, distribution, vendor, and real estate disputes, to name a few. He has substantial case management experience from the early stages of litigation through the appeals process, including investigations, motion practice, discovery, mediation, and trial and arbitration, as well as litigation avoidance. Erik holds several leadership positions within the firm, including as Chair of the National Litigation Steering Committee and Co-Chair of the cross-departmental Trade Secret & Employee Mobility Practice Group. Before joining Epstein Becker Green, Erik was a Partner in the Litigation Department of an international law firm. Earlier in his career, Erik clerked for the Honorable Peter W. Hall of the U. S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit. Read less Experience View All Experience Employment Litigation Secured Victory in Defamation Case Against Former Employee Trade Secrets & Employee Mobility Represented Various Trade Organizations in Filing Amicus Brief Challenging FTCs Noncompete Rule Select Trade Secret, Restrictive Covenant, and Employee Raiding Experience (by Industry) Pharmaceutical/Biotech/Life Sciences/Medical Device/Health Care Represents the owner of skilled nursing facilities in an action in New Jersey Chancery Court against a former director of nursing arising out of the raiding of several former colleagues and subordinates. Erik obtained a two-year injunction against the employee and competitor and is currently pursuing a claim for millions of dollars in damages. Represented a publicly traded Chinese biopharmaceutical company in connection with high-profile civil and criminal trade secret litigation in federal court in California. Erik conducted an in-depth investigation, successfully convinced the plaintiff not to add Eriks client as a defendant, and avoided further inquiry by the FBI. Represented a biopharmaceutical company in conjunction with the departure of one of its founders and senior executives to join a competitor as its chief scientific officer, and his misappropriation of trade secrets. Erik conducted an investigation and obtained a favorable pre-litigation settlement. Represented a Fortune 500 medical device manufacturer and a top-performing sales representative in an action brought by a competitor for an injunction prohibiting the sales representative from working in a competitive role anywhere in his former sales territory for one year. Erik negotiated a very favorable settlement on the day of the injunction hearing, following statements by the judge about his likely ruling following the hearing. Represented a national pharmacy services organization focused on providing care to patients with HIV and AIDS in trade secret and restrictive covenant litigation against former senior sales representatives and their new employer. Defended and favorably settled claims by a staffing company against a publicly traded biopharmaceutical company concerning the direct hire of a senior validation engineer. Defended and defeated a motion for a preliminary injunction to prohibit a clinical toxicology laboratory from hiring a sales representative from a competitor. The competitor voluntarily dismissed the case after the denial of the competitors motion. Defended and favorably settled claims of breach of contract and conspiracy brought against a biotech company by a competitor concerning the decision of sales representatives to leave the competitor and join the client company. Obtained voluntary dismissal of a national medical device company from a lawsuit brought by a competitor concerning the decision of sales representatives to leave the competitor and join the client company. Financial Services/Insurance Is defending the Chief Operating Officer (COO) and representing several other senior executives in a high-profile employee raiding and trade secret misappropriation lawsuit in the North Carolina Business Court involving two major players in the trillion-dollar private credit industry. Erik obtained dismissal, with prejudice, of virtually all claims against the COO on a motion to dismiss. He is pursuing a defamation claim against the COOs former employer for false statements made to and printed by the worldwide business press in connection with the lawsuit. Represented a boutique wealth management firm in a lawsuit in federal court in Massachusetts against a former partner for violations of the federal Stored Communications Act and the Defend Trade Secrets Act, among other things, arising from the former partners hijacking of the firms website and email servers and attempted poaching of clients. Erik obtained broad injunctive relief and negotiated a very favorable settlement literally on the eve of trial. Defended a boutique wealth management firm and its four founders in a lawsuit brought by their former employer, arising out of the founders departure and transition of over $1 billion in assets under management to their new company. Erik defeated a motion for a preliminary injunction in all important respects and obtained dismissal of the trade secret and unfair competition claims. He also negotiated a very favorable settlement in which the clients paid far less than the demand; indeed, far less than they would have voluntarily paid years earlier. Represented the largest publicly held insurance company in the United States in an investigation of, and litigation arising out of, a conspiracy by approximately 50 independent agents, employees, and related entities to misappropriate trade secrets and manipulate commissions. There were multiple lawsuits filed in various federal courts across the country, resulting in broad injunctive relief and ultimately a very favorable settlement. Prosecuted claims in federal court in Kentucky on behalf of the largest publicly held insurance company in the United States against a former independent sales agent and her new agency for trade secret misappropriation and breach of restrictive covenant agreements. Erik obtained injunctive relief prohibiting the former agent from doing business with the insurance companys clients for an additional year after the restrictions expired. Defeated a motion for a preliminary injunction that would have prohibited two financial advisors, with a combined $1 billion in client assets under management, from moving their business from a high-end boutique wealth management firm to one of the oldest and largest wealth management firms in the world, invalidating the boutiques restrictive covenant agreement in the process. The decision was upheld on appeal. Prosecuted and favorably settled a claim on behalf of a national insurance brokerage firm in a suit against a former owner and director, and a competitor firm, for breach of fiduciary duty, misappropriation of trade secrets, breach of a noncompete agreement, interference with contract, and unfair competition. Prosecuted separate actions against two former sales representatives of a national lending company and a competitor for violations of the federal Computer Fraud and Abuse Act, misappropriation of trade secrets, and unfair business practices. Erik obtained preliminary injunctions preventing the sales representatives from doing business with the clients customers despite the lack of noncompete or non-solicitation agreements. Defended and favorably settled claims of breach of a noncompete agreement, breach of fiduciary duty, tortious interference, and unfair competition against a national financial services firm and two investment advisors brought by a competitor concerning the decision of the investment advisors to leave the competitor and join the client firm. Technology Defended a leading consumer electronics company and a manager in a contentious dispute in the New Jersey Chancery Court with the managers former employer. The former employer alleged that the manager should not be permitted to work for our client because he would inevitably disclose trade secrets in the course of his work in the same role he previously worked. Erik defeated motions for a temporary restraining order and a preliminary injunction, permitting the manager to continue working for our client without any restrictions, and ultimately settled on very favorable terms. Represented the leading interactive fitness and technology company in a dispute with one of its former celebrity instructors arising out of her threatened improper competition and in a separate dispute involving allegations of employee raiding by a competitor. Represented a leading travel and event technology company and a senior executive in an action brought by a competitor in a federal court in Connecticut alleging claims of trade secret misappropriation, unfair trade practices, and breach of contract. Erik obtained a highly favorable settlement following the filing of a motion to dismiss and an aggressive discovery campaign. Prosecuted claims in North Carolina on behalf of an international application and network performance management company against a former senior-level salesman for breach of restrictive covenants arising out of the abrupt departure and joining of a competitor. Erik obtained a favorable settlement minutes before the preliminary injunction evidentiary hearing. Prosecuted claims in Massachusetts on behalf of an international application and network performance management company against a former senior-level sales engineer for breach of restrictive covenants arising out of the abrupt departure and employment with a competitor. Erik obtained a broad preliminary injunctive relief requiring the employee to stay out of his former territory and away from certain identified customers, among other things. Staffing/Recruitment Prosecuted a multi-jurisdictional action involving four lawsuits in federal and state courts in Georgia and Texas on behalf of the worlds second-largest staffing firm against a competitor arising out of a competitors raiding of approximately 40 employees. Erik secured preliminary and permanent injunctive relief against three former employees and ultimately obtained a highly favorable settlement. Prosecuted a multi-jurisdictional action in the federal courts in Georgia and Maryland on behalf of the worlds second-largest staffing firm against a former national director and two executive recruiters, arising out of the national directors recruitment of executive recruiters to join his newly formed competing firm while still employed by Eriks client. Erik obtained broad-reaching injunctive relief against all three employees, including one who did not have an agreement, prohibiting them from competing or soliciting the staffing firms customers in the former employees territories. Prosecuted a multi-jurisdictional action in the federal courts in Massachusetts and Maryland on behalf of the worlds second-largest staffing firm against former executive-level employees and a competitor for trade secret misappropriation, breach of restrictive covenant agreements, and unfair competition. Erik obtained a highly favorable settlement. Prosecuted claims in federal court in Massachusetts on behalf of the worlds second-largest staffing firm against multiple former employees and a competitor for trade secret misappropriation, breach of restrictive covenant agreements, and unfair competition. Erik obtained a highly favorable settlement. Prosecuted claims in federal court in New Jersey on behalf of the largest African-American-owned IT staffing solutions firm in the United States against a former California employee and his new employer for breach of a restrictive covenant agreement, tortious interference, and violations of the Defend Trade Secrets Act. Erik obtained broad injunctive relief prohibiting the former employee from working for the competitor or soliciting customers for one year from his date of termination in the San Francisco, California, area. Erik favorably settled the remaining claims. Defended a Fortune 500 staffing agency and 10 of its employees in an action brought by the employees former employer in Massachusetts, alleging breach of noncompete agreements, interference, and unfair competition. Erik negotiated a favorable settlement following the dismissal of the plaintiffs claims in federal court. Prosecuted claims in federal court in Florida on behalf of an international staffing agency against a former senior executive for theft of trade secrets, violations of the Computer Fraud & Abuse Act, and unfair competition. Erik obtained a broad preliminary injunction barring solicitation of the staffing agencys clients despite the absence of a non-solicitation agreement. Defense/Manufacturing/Industrial/Energy Represented a publicly traded federal defense contractor in an action seeking to claw back substantial equity from its former Chief Information Officer (CIO), arising out of her departure and decision to join a direct competitor as its CIO in violation of restrictive covenants contained in her equity grant and options agreements. Erik negotiated a very favorable settlement at mediation. Defended a start-up federal defense contractor and its two California-based founders in a lawsuit brought by their publicly traded former employer, claiming that the individuals had misappropriated trade secrets and confidential information concerning proprietary fuel cell technology and were using that information to compete unfairly for U. S. Army contracts. Erik obtained a complete dismissal of the claims against his clients. Represented a federal defense contractor in international arbitration in Frankfurt, Germany, arising out of the alleged poaching of a subcontractors employees at medical facilities on U. S. bases in Germany and Italy. Prosecuted claims in federal court in Maryland on behalf of a high-end plumbing fixture manufacturer against a former senior executive for violations of the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act and the Stored Communications Act and breach of contract, arising out of the executives improper access to company systems following his resignation and subsequent employment with a competitor. Erik obtained broad injunctive relief. Prosecuted claims in federal court in Virginia on behalf of a leading manufacturer against a former high-level employee for actual and threatened misappropriation of trade secrets in violation of the Defend Trade Secrets Act. Erik obtained preliminary and permanent injunctive relief barring the employee from using confidential information or conducting business with customers for one year, despite the lack of any post-employment restrictive covenants, and an award of attorneys fees. Prosecuted claims on behalf of the largest industrial plumbing supplier in North America in multiple jurisdictions against a competitor and eight former senior-level employees for misappropriation of trade secrets, breach of fiduciary duties and restrictive covenant agreements, unfair competition, and conspiracy, among others, arising out of the competitors raiding of the entire Ohio Valley industrial group and attempted poaching of major customers. Erik reached a settlement on the eve of trial requiring a multimillion-dollar payment and extensive restrictions on hiring and solicitation of employees and customers, among other things. Successfully defended a renewable energy company in an investigation by the U. S. Department of Justice into the alleged theft of trade secrets in violation of the federal Economic Espionage Act. No charges were brought. Select Unfair Competition and Other Complex Commercial Litigation Experience Prosecuted claims on behalf of the owner of a major professional sports team against a former operator of the teams two Boeing 767-300 aircraft used for travel to away games, arising out of the former operators refusal to return aircraft and related records following termination of its management agreement. Erik obtained injunctive relief in Massachusetts Superior Court requiring the return of the two aircraft, and ultimately prevailed on substantial damages claims (and defeated counterclaims seeking tens of millions of dollars in damages) following a five-day hearing (via Zoom) before a panel of three distinguished arbitrators. Defended a leading clinical toxicology laboratory at a multi-day arbitration hearing against claims by a former sales contractor claiming upwards of $65 million in unpaid commissions and interest over nine years. Erik successfully disposed of numerous claims (including those providing for multiple damages and attorneys fees), limiting the damages period to three months and total damages to well under 1 percent of the claim. Defended and obtained a complete defense verdict following a five-day arbitration on behalf of the founder and former CEO of an early-stage pharmaceutical company, in a suit brought by the company alleging fraud, breach of fiduciary duty, and breach of contract arising out of alleged misrepresentations concerning the status of the FDA approval process. Represented a leading clinical toxicology laboratory in a multistate lawsuit against a competitor alleging unfair competition arising out of the competitors illegal kickbacks to customers. Erik prevailed on summary judgment on the competitors unfair competition and tortious interference counterclaims arising out of alleged billing fraud and obtained a highly favorable settlement on the eve of trial. Erik also coordinated with criminal defense counsel representing the client and its executives in connection with a related Department of Justice investigation and qui tam Defended and obtained a complete defense verdict following a seven-day jury trial in New Jersey on behalf of a high-end millwork manufacturer and installer, in a suit brought by the former president and shareholder of the company for breach of shareholder and employment agreements. In addition, Erik prosecuted and recovered substantial damages on counterclaims for breach of fiduciary duty and failure to repay loans and cash advances. Defended and obtained summary judgment on the eve of trial on behalf of a national telecommunications company in a patent infringement case brought by a former employee. Select Real Estate and Franchise/Distribution Litigation Experience Defended a national supermarket chain against claims of unfair business practices, tortious interference, and conspiracy by an abutting landowner in Massachusetts arising out of a failed development deal. Erik obtained the complete dismissal of claims on summary judgment following two years of discovery and a final demand prior to summary judgment of $8 million. Prosecuted claims in federal court in Massachusetts on behalf of an APAC distributor of a U. S. medical device manufacturer for breach of distribution agreement and unfair business practices. Erik obtained a favorable settlement after defeating a motion to dismiss. Obtained a substantial judgment on behalf of a leading manufacturer of high-end audio equipment in an international arbitration against a Chilean distributor for breach of a distribution agreement arising out of the distributors sale of equipment on the gray market in Europe and failure to pay amounts owed under the distribution agreement. Represents the largest convenience store chain in the world in real estate litigation nationally, including landlord/tenant disputes and disputes with abutters, contractors, and governmental entities. Prosecuted multiple successful actions in various states on behalf of the largest convenience store chain in the world against its franchisees, resulting in injunctive relief requiring immediate eviction of franchisees and surrender of inventory and intellectual property. Defended a large government contractor in a dispute with a former landlord over unpaid rent and termination fee. Erik obtained a very favorable settlement, substantially reducing the amount owed. Defended the owner of a premier office building in Boston in a dispute with a tenant regarding alleged damage to the tenants property resulting from a roof leak. Erik obtained a very favorable settlement. Select Labor & Employment Litigation Experience Represented a national telecommunications company during an employee strike. Erik obtained an injunction from a three-judge panel, following a multi-day evidentiary hearing, barring the union from certain strike-related activities, effectively ending the strike. Defended and obtained a complete defense verdict following a jury trial on behalf of a national financial services firm and its CEO and CFO, in a suit brought by a former senior vice president of the firm for tortious interference with his employment relationship. Erik represented the clients on appeal, where the verdict was upheld. Defended and obtained summary judgment on behalf of a national telecommunications company in a discrimination and retaliation suit brought by a former employee. Erik represented the client on appeal, where the verdict was upheld. Obtained dismissal of a Wage Act claim against an insurance brokerage company and its former CEO brought by a former executive of the company. Recognition The Best Lawyers in America , Trade Secrets Law (2024 to 2026) Law360, Employment Practice Group of the Year (2024) The Legal 500 United States, Trade Secrets (Litigation and Non-Contentious Matters) (2017 to 2025) Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly, Go To Lawyer for Business Litigation (2022) New England Rising Stars, Business Litigation (2008 to 2019) World IP Review, Recommended in the USA Trade Secrets category (2024 to 2025) Credentials Education Northeastern University School of Law (J. D., 2005) University of Vermont (B. A., magna cum laude, 2002) Bar Admissions Massachusetts Court Admissions U. S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit U. S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit U. S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit U. S. District Court, District of Massachusetts U. S. District Court, District of Connecticut U. S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan Professional & Community Involvement American Intellectual Property Law Association (AIPLA) Trade Secrets Law Committee, Chair (2021 to 2023) Trade Secrets Law Committee, Vice Chair (2018 to 2020) Annual Trade Secrets Law Summit Planning Committee, Member (2014 to Present) The Sedona Conference, Working Group on Trade Secrets (WG12) (2017 to Present) Monetary Remedies in Trade Secret Disputes Drafting Committee, Co-Lead (2018 to 2023) Exemplary Damages and Attorneys Fees Drafting Committee, Co-Lead (2024 to Present) Boston Patent Law Association (BPLA) Trade Secret Committee, Co-Chair (2021 to Present) Law360 Intellectual Property Advisory Board (2024) American Bar Association (2006 to 2020) Restrictive Covenants/Tortious Interference Sub-Committee of the Business Torts & Unfair Competition Committee, Co-Chair (2018 to 2020) Elbridge Gerry School Building Committee (Marblehead, Massachusetts) (2016 to 2021) Victim Rights Law Center, Shining Star Gala Committee (2018 and 2019) National Institute for Trial Advocacy (NITA) Trial Skills Program (2013) Salvation Army Greater Boston Advisory Board (2009 to 2016) Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce Future Leaders Program (2010) Best Buddies Massachusetts State Advisory Board (2006 to 2012) Focus Areas Services Appellate Business Torts, Competition & Trade Secrets Class Actions Commercial and Contract Litigation Construction and Property Management Litigation Employment Litigation Employment, Labor & Workforce Management Litigation & Business Disputes Trade Secrets & Employee Mobility Industries Financial Services Health Care Industry Life Sciences Industry Medical Devices Pharmaceuticals Retail Technology Trending Issues Agency Action Challenges HEAL : Health Employment and Labor Events View All Events Past Events ACC Chicago: Managing Group Lift-Outs and Responding to Corporate Raids April 30, 2025 AIPLA Trade Secret Summit: Trade Secret Issues Affecting Biotech, Healthcare, and Retail March 27, 2025 ACC: What Changed in 2024 and What to Expect in 2025 January 15, 2025 Workforce (re)silience: Epstein Becker Greens 43rd Annual Workforce Management Briefing October 24, 2024 ACC: Back to Reality - Practical Solutions for Employers Post-Summer, Post-COVID, and Post-Election September 20, 2024 Noncompetes and Restrictive Covenants 2024: A Deep Dive into New State Law Requirements and Limitations September 16, 2024 WLF: Administrative State Attack on Noncompetes - What FTCs Rule Requires and Why Its Unlikely to Survive May 9, 2024 Practical Considerations for Employers in a Changing World of Noncompetes May 7, 2024 FTCs Final Rule Banning Noncompetes: Understand the Rules Timing and Notice Requirements May 6, 2024 Artificial Intelligence Masters 2024: The Role of Trade Secret Protection for AI-Related Data, Technology & Innovation March 5, 2024 Spilling Secrets Podcast Series Erik is a co-host of Spilling Secrets, a podcast series on the future of trade secrets and noncompete law. Each episode features an all-star panel of attorneys talking about real-life problems, developments, and strategies when dealing with trade secrets, noncompetes, and other types of restrictive covenants. Media View All Media Spilling Secrets: 2024s Biggest Trade Secrets and Non-Compete Developments Play Learn More Spilling Secrets: After the Block - Whats Next for Employers and Non-Competes? Play Learn More Insights View All Insights Insights Firm Announcementss Media Coverage Publications Firm Announcements Epstein Becker Green Earns Recognition in the WIPRs Trade Secret Ranking 2025 January 27, 2026 Clock 1 minute read Firm Announcements Epstein Becker Green Attorneys Honored for Excellence in the Legal Profession by Best Lawyers 2026 August 21, 2025 Clock 12 minute read Firm Announcements Epstein Becker Green Earns Top Honors in Legal 500 2025 for Excellence in Client Service and Achievements Across Key Health ... June 18, 2025 Clock 3 minute read sEpstein Becker Green Files Amicus Brief for 10 National Industry Organizations to Uphold District Courts Order Setting ... February 18, 2025 Clock 3 minute read Firm Announcements Epstein Becker Greens Employment, Labor & Workforce Management Practice Honored as a Law360 2024 Employment ... January 23, 2025 Clock 6 minute read Media Coverage Law360s Noncompetes: The Top Guest Articles of 2024 Features Epstein Becker Green Attorneys Erik Weibust and ... December 23, 2024 Clock 1 minute read Publications Legal Challenges to the FTCs Non-Compete Ban September 2024 Clock 2 minute read Media Coverage Erik Weibust Quoted in Judge Strikes Down FTC Noncompete Ban NationwideAugust 21, 2024 Clock 4 minute read Media Coverage Stuart Gerson, Erik Weibust, Peter Steinmeyer Quoted in Will the FTC Non-Compete Ban Happen? Physicians Await Uncertain ... August 20, 2024 Clock 7 minute read Firm Announcements Epstein Becker Green Attorneys Honored for Excellence in the Legal Profession by Best Lawyers 2025 August 15, 2024 Clock 14 minute read Publications Expert Q&A on Legal Challenges to the FTCs Non-Compete Ban July 29, 2024 Clock 4 minute read Media Coverage Erik W. Weibust Quoted in FTC Powers Get a Boost in Philly in Noncompete Ban SagaJuly 26, 2024 Clock 3 minute read sTeeing-Up a Circuit Split on the FTCs Noncompete Rule: Pennsylvania Judge Diametrically Opposes Earlier Decision by ... July 24, 2024 Clock 10 minute read Publications Federal Court Grants Temporary Stay of FTC Noncompete Rule but Limits Scope (for Now) to Named Parties July 10, 2024 Clock 11 minute read Media Coverage Erik Weibust Quoted in Court Blocks Effective Date of FTCs Noncompete Rule for Plaintiffs OnlyJuly 8, 2024 Clock 4 minute read Publications Noncompetes Under Fire, the Benefits of Forfeiture-for-Competition Clauses Getting a Fresh Look July 2, 2024 Clock 3 minute read Firm Announcements Epstein Becker Green Receives National Recognition and Top Rankings in the 2024 Edition of Legal 500 June 12, 2024 Clock 3 minute read sChallenging the FTCs Noncompete Rule: Epstein Becker Green Submits Amicus Brief on Behalf of 11 National Trade ... May 20, 2024 Clock 7 minute read Media Coverage Erik Weibust Quoted in Noncompete Rule Challenge Gets More BackingMay 15, 2024 Clock 3 minute read Media Coverage Law360s Hottest Firms and Stories Features Epstein Becker Green Insight on the Federal Trade Commissions Noncompete ... May 3, 2024 Clock 1 minute read Publications Expert Q&A on the FTCs Final Rule Banning Post-Employment Non-Competes April 30, 2024 Clock 3 minute read Media Coverage Erik Weibust Quoted in Battles Over Noncompete Clauses Poised to Heat Up in StatehousesApril 29, 2024 Clock 3 minute read Publications The FTCs Noncompete Rule Is Likely Dead on Arrival April 26, 2024 Clock 2 minute read sChamber of Commerce and Others Swiftly File Lawsuits Seeking to Enjoin and Vacate the FTCs Noncompete Rule April 25, 2024 Clock 7 minute read Media Coverage Erik Weibust Quoted in US FTC Votes Through Non-Compete Clause Ban Spelling Uncertainty for Trade Secret Strategy ... April 25, 2024 Clock 2 minute read sThe FTC Finally Pulls the Trigger on a Final Noncompete Rule, with a Few Changes, but Remains Unlikely to Ever Hit Its Target ... April 24, 2024 Clock 7 minute read Media Coverage Erik Weibust Quoted in Takeaways from the FTCs Noncompetes BanApril 24, 2024 Clock 2 minute read Media Coverage Epstein Becker Green Attorneys Elected to Law360s 2024 Editorial Advisory Boards March 20, 2024 Clock 3 minute read Media Coverage Erik Weibust Quoted in The FTC Is Poised to Ban Noncompetes. Heres What Experts Say Could Happen Next. ... February 2, 2024 Clock 3 minute read sFree to Forfeit: Delaware High Court Holds Employee Choice Is Proper Lens for Evaluating Forfeiture-for-Competition ... February 1, 2024 Clock 6 minute read Publications Noncompete Report Misinterpreted Critique of FTC Proposal January 8, 2024 Clock 4 minute read sA Holiday Miracle for New York Employers and Dealmakers!December 26, 2023 Clock 5 minute read sNew York Governor: Balance Is Needed on Noncompete Bill November 30, 2023 Clock 2 minute read sPreemption Questions Continue as FTC and NLRB Fight Restrictive Covenants November 29, 2023 Clock 5 minute read Publications An Overbroad Noncompete: The National Labor Relations Board Has Found Its First Target October 25, 2023 Clock 2 minute read Publications What Do Cancelling Student Loan Debt and Banning Noncompetes Have in Common? October 25, 2023 Clock 2 minute read sMassachusetts Non-Compete Laws: 2023 Update October 19, 2023 Clock 2 minute read Publications Non-Compete Laws: Massachusetts - Q&A Guide for Employers, 2023 Update September 27, 2023 Clock 1 minute read sNLRB Issues Complaint Against Company for Maintenance and Enforcement of Noncompete and Non-Solicit Provisions September 14, 2023 Clock 3 minute read Media Coverage Erik Weibust Provides Substantive Guidance on Restrictive Covenants and Their Enforcement September 13, 2023 Clock 2 minute read Firm Announcements Epstein Becker Green Attorneys Recognized by 2024 Best Lawyers for Excellence in the Legal Profession August 17, 2023 Clock 12 minute read Publications Novel NLRB Action Highlights Aggressive Noncompete Stance July 7, 2023 Clock 2 minute read sAn Update on the New York Noncompete Ban: It Is Unlikely the Governor Will Sign It Anytime Soon July 6, 2023 Clock 5 minute read sWhat Do Cancelling Student Loan Debt and Banning Noncompetes Have in Common? The Supreme Courts Recent Student Loan ... July 5, 2023 Clock 14 minute read sMinneapolis Federal Reserve Study Undermines Assumptions About Noncompetes Harming Employees on the Eve of Minnesotas ... June 26, 2023 Clock 7 minute read sWhy Is Virtually Nobody Talking Seriously About New Yorks Potential Noncompete Ban?June 15, 2023 Clock 9 minute read sAn Overbroad Noncompete - the NLRB Has Found Its First Target June 13, 2023 Clock 10 minute read sNLRB Finds Its First Noncompete Target-and Its Charges Go Well Beyond an Overbroad Noncompete June 13, 2023 Clock 10 minute read Firm Announcements Epstein Becker Green Earns National Recognition and High Rankings in the 2023 Edition of Legal 500 June 7, 2023 Clock 3 minute read s10,000 Lakes and . . . No Noncompetes? Minnesota Passes Law Banning Non-Competes Effective July 1, 2023 May 26, 2023 Clock 6 minute read