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5 August 2019

No-Poach Agreements Raise Issues For Companies With Employees In The United States

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No-poach or non-solicitation agreements have been a focus of government examination for several years. In October 2016, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and the U.S. Federal Trade
United States Antitrust/Competition Law
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No-poach or non-solicitation agreements have been a focus of government examination for several years. In October 2016, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) (collectively Antitrust Agencies) heightened their awareness of the issue with a detailed joint guidance document to human resource professionals and hiring managers (HR Guidance).

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ARTICLE
5 August 2019

No-Poach Agreements Raise Issues For Companies With Employees In The United States

United States Antitrust/Competition Law
Contributor
Our success is built on our clients’ success. We have a long and distinguished history of supporting our clients wherever they do business, from major financial centers to emerging and growth markets. We represent many of the world’s leading corporations and major financial institutions, as well as emerging growth companies, governments and state-owned enterprises, often working on ground-breaking, precedent-setting matters. With a deep understanding of our clients' businesses and the industries they operate in, our work is driven by their need for outstanding legal and commercial advice.
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