The FTC’s noncompete agreements ban has been struck down
“A federal judge has blocked the Federal Trade Commission’s ban on noncompete agreements that make it difficult for workers to join their employers’ rivals or launch competing businesses. The ruling prevents the FTC’s ban on noncompete agreements from taking effect on September 4th, though the agency could still appeal the decision.”
https://www.theverge.com/2024/8/21/24225112/ftc-noncompete-agreement-ban-blocked-judge